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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tax Quest: Can He Score for the Middle Class?

The world of politics is always full of surprises. Recently Trump had a meeting with GOP leaders. Trump wants to change some tax rules. He wants to stop certain tax benefits that billionaires like sports team owners get. He also wants them to to close some tax benefits for hedge fund managers.

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Quitting Smoking: A New Hope for Black Adults with High Anxiety

The Quote: First, let's talk about the stats. Every year, around half of smokers try to quit but, unfortunately, Black adults have a harder time kicking the habit successfully compared to their white counterparts. And if you throw anxiety into the mix, it becomes even more challenging. Imagine stru

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise and Fall of Instagram’s Queen Bee

A fresh TV show is back on Netflix. If you're into real-life drama, it's a must-watch. The series is based on a real-life case of a beautiful Australian, Belle Gibson. She was a renowned Instagrammer with a wellness empire. Younger people might not know but back in the day, social media was differen

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Feb 07 2025CRIME

From Capitol Chaos to Child Predator Arrest

The story starts with the arrest of a man who had been hiding from the law in Texas for over two weeks. The man's name is Andrew Taake. He was not your average fugitive from justice; he was part of the group of more than 1, 500 people who were pardoned by President Donald Trump for participating in

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Life and Struggles of LGBTQ+ Men in Nigeria

Nigeria's vibrant mix of cultures and religions often triggers severe judgment against those who identify differently to what is commonly seen as the norm. This leads to harsh treatment and unfair policies that are painfully obvious to queer men. These men face years of unfair treatment. Unhealth

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Next Move: Into Wearables and More?

Imagine robots and computers that you can wear as easily as you slip on a pair of shoes. OpenAI just filed a trademark application on January 31 with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect its rights to do just that. Most notably, this application is filled with more than just a list of softw

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Sims 4: A Masterstroke or a Lacklustre Performance?

Players of the popular game The Sims 4 have recently got an official peek into The Businesses and Hobbies expansion. Despite being introduced 25 years after The Sims was first released. Questions have been raised as to why is the expansion being launched now. The latest expansion introduces a fea

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

HPV Vaccine Controversy: Sex, Culture, and a Jarring Gap

In the bustling nation of China, there is an issue tittering just below the surface. The virus is not an unheard of one, the human papillomavirus (HPV) . Vaccines to stop this virus from spooking millions of lives exist; however, their utilisation in China is 2. 24% and people are hesitant to use th

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mental Health Puzzle: UK Study.

People's environments shape their mental health. Think of it like a huge network of things around us - called the exposome - that can affect how we feel. This network is vast. It includes everything from air quality and noise to pollution levels and social interactions. Figuring out the hidden l

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Luminous Sensors: Mixing Proteins and Rare Earth Elements

Imagine combining the best parts of proteins and rare earth elements to create something new and exciting. This is not just science fiction, but a real possibility with the use of protein crystals and lanthanide complexes. Protein crystals are made up of tiny, organized, and super dense functi

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