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Medical Research Funding: A Battle Over Every Dollar

March 6, 2025

A federal judge recently stepped in to pause significant cuts to medical research funding. These cuts, proposed by the administration, aimed to slash hundreds of millions from research groups. The money in question covers a wide range of expenses, from clinical trials to basic lab research. This mov

technology

Challenges of autonomous driving in harsh weather

March 6, 2025

Imagine trying to drive a car in a blizzard. Now imagine a robot doing it. That's what Volkswagen's Moia division is attempting with their autonomous ID Buzz vehicles in Oslo, Norway. Why Norway? Because if these robotaxis can handle icy roads and snow, they can handle anything. Autonomous vehicles

politics

Fired But Not Forgotten: The Ongoing Saga of a Federal Watchdog

March 6, 2025

A federal appeals court has given President Donald Trump the green light to temporarily remove the head of a key government watchdog agency. This decision comes as a legal battle over the firing continues to unfold. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals issued a brief, unsigned order on Wednesday afternoo

entertainment

Halyna Hutchins: The Forgotten Heroine of Rust

March 5, 2025

A tense Q&A session took place during a screening of a new documentary about the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The event highlighted the significant changes in the film's direction and content from the original plan. Hutchins, a Ukraine-born cinematographer, has been overshadowed by the ongo

science

Soybean Secrets: Unlocking the Power of Benin's Green Gold

March 5, 2025

Soybeans are a superfood. They are packed with nutrients and can be used in many different ways. This makes them very important in world trade. In Benin, soybeans are a major cash crop. Farmers grow them almost everywhere. But, there are some big problems. Low yields and weather issues make it hard

science

Gold Rush: The New Way to Extract Gold

March 5, 2025

The world's hunger for gold is growing, but the Earth's supply is running low. This has sparked a race to find new ways to get gold, like recycling old electronics and pulling it from seawater. But there's a big problem: finding a way to pull out tiny amounts of gold from messy water mixtures is sup

education

Medical Students' Take on New Learning Style

March 5, 2025

India's medical schools are shaking things up with a new teaching method called competency-based medical education, or CBME for short. This isn't your typical classroom learning. Instead, it's all about gaining specific skills and knowledge. Imagine learning to ride a bike by actually riding one, no

politics

Fiery Town Halls: Republicans Face Backlash Over Job Cuts

March 5, 2025

In recent weeks, Republican lawmakers have found themselves in the hot seat at town hall meetings across the country. These gatherings, meant to celebrate the Trump administration's early achievements, have instead turned into heated confrontations. The main issue? Mass firings of federal workers, e

politics

Trump's Aid Pause: What's at Stake for Ukraine?

March 5, 2025

Trump's recent decision to pause military aid to Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the Western world. This move, which came without a clear explanation, has left many wondering about its implications for the ongoing conflict. Trump's advisers hinted that the pause will continue until Ukraine's Pre

politics

Federal Workers' Fight for Jobs: A Battle for Rights

March 5, 2025

The U. S. Department of Agriculture is at the center of a heated debate. A government watchdog is pushing for the reinstatement of over 5, 000 probationary employees. These workers were let go, often with little explanation, as part of efforts to shrink the federal workforce. The Office of Special C