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Wolves in Suits: DOGE At Work in Government Offices

February 7, 2025

DOGE is making a name for itself with some big breaches. Wolves in suits are taking over the government. A team for DOGE has a huge amount of sensitive government data. DOGE is getting into the data of millions of federal staff. This comes from the U. S. Office of Federal Government Management. DOG

science

AI's prowess in creating new materials

February 7, 2025

Imagine blending the strength of steel with the lightness of foam. This is not Science Fiction, but the reality created by AI. It started when AI was tasked to help find the best structure for new materials. The usual way to find these materials is experimenting with different structures fo

health

Why Does Early Use of a Smoking Cessation Drug Help Before Quitting?

February 7, 2025

People have been looking into the why's of a type of drug called varenicline and how it can help in the smoking cessation process. A lot of people have been wondering about how varenicline, also called smoking aversion, works to help people quit smoking, and if it works before someone quits. These

politics

Political Deadlock Broken: Minnesota State Lawmakers Agree on Fair Share

February 7, 2025

Let's start with the big news. A political stalemate in Minnesota came to an end on Thursday. After a tense period, lawmakers from both major parties shook hands on a deal to share power in the state's House of Representatives for the next two years. Republicans will take the lead as speaker.

celebrities

Backlash means no Goya for Karla

February 7, 2025

The film Emilia has a good chance to win the award at the Goya Awards. This award is Spain's answer to the Oscars. The main star, Karla, won't be there at the big event on Saturday. This decision came after some messy backlash. It all started when some old social media posts by Karla surfaced. Thes

politics

The Government has Given Us a Lot of Sunburn!

February 7, 2025

Let's talk about the facts. It's actually pretty simple. If you get too much shade, you might get sick. This is basically what happens in politics. You need some light to see things clearly. But some people are trying to block the sun. Let's get real. Some politicians are making politics diffic

politics

Ukrainian Kamikaze Cars: Robots vs. Russian Troops

February 7, 2025

Ukraine's fight against Russia is ongoing and has lasted over 3 years now. The country leaders are always looking for new ways to use technology in the battlefield. Advanced vehicles called "kamikaze cars" are making waves in Ukraine's war effort. They are equipped with machine guns and co

science

Unraveling the Real-Look of Plesiosaurs: Ancient Sea Monsters Revealed

February 6, 2025

Ever wondered what ancient sea monsters looked like? Plesiosaurs, with their long necks and powerful tails, have always sparked curiosity. While scientists have known a lot about their bones for over two centuries, the outer appearance has been a mystery. Now, researchers dive into an exciting disc

politics

Food Bank Leadership Shake-Up: What's Really Going On?

February 6, 2025

The food bank scene in south Louisiana is in turmoil. The head of Second Harvest Food Bank, Natalie Jayroe, has left the position after 19 years. This sudden change has stirred up a lot of talk and controversy. Hundreds of thousands of families in south Louisiana depend on this organization for food

education

Tennessee's New School Voucher Program: A Game Changer or a Step Backwards?

February 6, 2025

In a move that will change the education landscape, Tennessee's lawmakers have expanded the use of vouchers. This expansion happens because Tennessee's Governor Bill Lee has pushed for a larger school voucher program. He has the same views that many Republicans have. This group has shown