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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions Rise: US Sets New Tariffs on EU and Mexico

The US is planning to hit the European Union and Mexico with a 30% tax on their goods starting August. This news comes from President Trump, who shared the update on his social media platform. He also sent similar messages to other countries, warning them about even bigger taxes if they fight back.

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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

Texas Floods Highlight Fema's Struggles

Texas is still cleaning up after recent heavy rains and floods that killed over 120 people. Meanwhile, former officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) are raising alarms. They say the agency is stretched too thin and lacks resources to handle multiple disasters at once. Many ke

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Jul 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Superman Leaps to Second Place in Box Office Race

The new "Superman" movie has taken flight, earning $56. 5 million in its first two days. This impressive start puts it just behind "A Minecraft Movie" and ahead of "Lilo & Stitch" for the year's biggest openings. The film, directed by James Gunn, benefited from early screenings for Amazon Prime memb

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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Clever Move to Protect Babies' Rights

A judge in New Hampshire has found a smart way to stop a controversial executive order. The order, issued by Donald Trump, aims to change birthright citizenship. The judge didn't use the usual method to block the order. Instead, he used a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit covers babies born in all

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

Plague in Arizona: A Rare but Real Threat

In a surprising turn of events, a person from Arizona has recently passed away due to pneumonic plague. This marks the first death from this disease in the county since 2007. Back then, the victim had come into contact with a deceased animal carrying the plague. Plague, often called the "Black Death

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Jul 12 2025SCIENCE

Combining Amoxicillin and Silver: A New Weapon Against Superbugs

Scientists have found a way to make amoxicillin more powerful by teaming it up with silver. This isn't just a simple mix. They've created two new forms: one where amoxicillin and silver are tightly bound together, and another where tiny silver particles are stabilized by amoxicillin. The goal? To ta

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Jul 12 2025SCIENCE

How Traffic Conflicts Predict Crash Risks on Highways

Traffic conflicts are like warning signs on roads. They show where crashes might happen. But not all spots on a highway are the same. Some areas have more risks than others. This study looked at traffic conflicts on U. S. 101. It used a special method to see how risks change in different zones. Usu

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

Turning Your Ride into a Calm Zone

Stress is a constant companion for many. While exercise and meditation are popular stress relievers, they aren't always practical. So, what if your car could help you relax? That's the question researchers asked. They developed a system that combines sounds, lights, and scents to create a calming en

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

How Growing Up Affects Teen's Mind

Teen years are a big deal. Bodies and brains change a lot. How parents act can make a huge difference in how teens feel. But what if growing up is tough? Bad stuff happening early in life can stick with a person. It can make them feel unsafe and mess with their mind. Most studies look at this in We

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Jul 11 2025SCIENCE

A Dino Discovery Beneath the Parking Lot

Deep under a parking lot in Denver, a museum known for its dinosaur exhibits made an unexpected discovery. While exploring geothermal heating options, they drilled over 750 feet down. What they found was a tiny fossil, about the size of a hockey puck. This fossil is a vertebra from a small, plant-ea

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