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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Pigs in a Pill: How Aspirin Mixes Changed the Game

Imagine feeding pigs a special mix of aspirin and watching them gain more weight than normal. Sounds like a fairy tale, right? Well, hold onto your hats, kids! Believe it or not, a recent study tested a mix called enhanced liquid aspirin (ELA) on young pigs. This isn't your grandma's aspiri

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation Network Fails to Keep Up with Weekend Hype

The PlayStation Network (PSN) is having a rough day. Everyone is wondering why? It is not just a usual glitch. What is going on? Players are experiencing troubles with their PlayStation 5 and PS4 consoles. This is worse than a few hours of downtime. The problem seems to be everywhere. P

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Surprise: What's Coming Up Next Week?

Apple fans, mark your calendars. The tech giant is set to unveil its first products of this year in the upcoming week. iPhone SE 4 this week. There is excitement in the air as Apple's budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone SE 4, is anticipated to hit the market very soon. The last update for the i

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Who's In Charge Now? Government Turns Over Banks Watchdog to New Leader

People in charge of important government policies are constantly shuffling. Recently, Russell Vought switched jobs to lead the Consumer Financial Protection bureau. Russell's new role didn't come as an automatic promotion. He got the job after the US Senate approved his slot. They decided to make

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Charging Ahead: Political Spat Halts EV Charging Initiative

The government's latest move involves pausing a massive EV charging infrastructure program. This $5 billion initiative has already been a big deal, with Tesla snagging at least $31 million from it. And here’s the twist, this isn’t just about the money; it’s a political tug of war. Tesla isn

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tech Move Sparks Major Legal Fight

Imagine this. Imagine handing over some of the government's most sensitive information, like the key to a vault filled with secrets, to a guy who runs a tech company. This is what allegedly happened with the Trump administration. They gave some of Elon Musk's young employees permission to a

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

NIH Cuts Funding Stuns Scientists

Imagine this. You are a researcher at a top university. You rely on federal funding for your work. Suddenly, the federal government slashes the money used for basic operations. That is exactly what happened recently. The National Institutes of Health announced a sudden cut to indirect costs. Indire

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Life and Death Talks: How Doctors and Nurses Handle Serious News

Doctors and nurses who care for patients undergoing cell transplants have an enormous task. They need to discuss life-threatening situations with their patients and families. But how do these professionals approach these delicate conversations? This study explored the different ways doctors and nur

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

NIH's Sudden Shift: A Blow to University Research Budgets

Did you know that universities rely heavily on federal grants to keep their research labs running? These grants have two main parts. One part directly covers the costs of conducting research, like salaries, equipment, and supplies. The other part, called indirect costs, covers everything else – from

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Money Shutdown: Schools' Big Win

In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the

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