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NASA's Leadership Shake-Up: A Clash of Titans

October 22, 2025

The space community is buzzing with drama as Elon Musk and NASA's interim chief, Sean Duffy, trade barbs. It all started when Duffy publicly criticized SpaceX's progress on the lunar lander, praising Blue Origin instead. This didn't sit well with Musk, who fired back with a personal attack, calling

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Is Diddy Getting Out Soon? White House Says No

October 21, 2025

The White House has shot down rumors that President Trump might let Sean "Diddy" Combs out of prison early. Combs, 55, is currently serving a 50-month sentence for two charges related to transporting people for prostitution. A source close to the White House told TMZ that Trump is thinking about it

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Qatar's Education Boom: A Silver Lining Amid US-China Tensions

October 3, 2025

A surprising shift is happening in Qatar's education scene. More students are flocking to this tiny, wealthy nation in the Middle East. They're not just coming for the local colleges. Many are heading to branch campuses of big-name US universities. Schools like Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, and Geo

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Judges and Crime: What's at Stake in the Upcoming Election?

September 23, 2025

A recent case has put a spotlight on the city's judicial system and the impact of mayoral appointments. Cornell Neilly, known as the "Burberry Bandit, " is a repeat offender with 34 prior arrests. He was recently caught robbing five more banks while on parole for a previous bank robbery. Despite thi

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Free Speech Takes a Hit: Media's Bow to Political Pressure

September 19, 2025

In the past, Donald Trump's attempts to control the media were largely unsuccessful. He criticized journalists and encouraged his followers to distrust the press, but the media largely stood their ground. However, things have changed. His recent efforts to muzzle the media are proving more effective

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Media Giants Back Down: Was It Fear or a Deal?

September 18, 2025

House Democrats are upset. They think media companies showed weakness. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show. This happened after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr made threats. Democrats say Carr abused his power. They think media companies might have made a secret deal. Democrats say Carr bullied ABC. They want

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Lachlan Murdoch: The Media Heir Apparent Faces a Digital Dilemma

September 17, 2025

Lachlan Murdoch is now at the helm of a media empire that his father, Rupert, built from the ground up. This empire includes Fox Corp. , which is home to Fox News, Fox Broadcasting, and Fox Sports. These divisions are the main sources of profit for the Murdoch family business. Newspapers are not La

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Where Are Your School Fees Really Going?

September 6, 2025

Big teacher groups are spending a lot of money. The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association have put nearly 100 million dollars into various projects. A group called Defending Education is questioning where this money is really going. Erika Sanzi, who leads outreach f

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Science Under Siege: A Modern Dilemma

August 31, 2025

The United States, a country known for its scientific advancements, is currently facing a challenge. The current administration, led by President Trump, has been making moves that affect the scientific community. These actions include removing key figures, reducing research teams, and proposing sign

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When Science Takes a Backseat to Politics

August 22, 2025

In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc