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roc

Punk Rock, Politics, and a New Album: Dropkick Murphys Speak Out

July 2, 2025

Dropkick Murphys are back with a new album, "For The People, " dropping on July 4th. This isn't just any album; it's a political statement. The band, known for their punk rock sound, has been vocal about their views, especially since the 2020 election. They've played at protests and called out fans

technology

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Delivers Weather Satellite to Space and Lands Safely

July 2, 2025

SpaceX has done it again! A Falcon 9 rocket took off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Its mission? To send a fancy new weather satellite called MTG-S1 into space. This satellite is part of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) family, which is run by EUMETSAT, a group of 30 European countr

technology

A New Way to See the Invisible: How Tiny Tech is Changing Infrared Imaging

July 1, 2025

In the world of tech, tiny things are making big waves. Scientists have been playing around with mercury telluride (HgTe) nanocrystals. These tiny particles can be tuned to absorb different wavelengths of light, especially in the infrared (IR) range. This makes them super useful for creating afforda

health

China's Shift in Approving Traditional Medicines: A Closer Look

July 1, 2025

Over the past decade, China has been fine-tuning how it approves new traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). The goal? To make the process better suit the unique nature of these treatments. This effort has led to some interesting changes in what counts as solid evidence for approval. Before the refor

environment

How Water Moves Toxic Stuff in the Soil

July 1, 2025

In the rocky landscapes of southwest China, water is on the move. It carries more than just moisture. It also moves harmful stuff like mercury, thallium, and arsenic. These toxic elements are found in the soil. They come from different places. Some come from rocks breaking down. Others come from the

science

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket: A New Journey to Mars

June 30, 2025

Blue Origin is getting closer to sending its New Glenn rocket on its second trip to space. This time, the rocket might be heading to Mars. The company has already tested the second stage of the rocket in April. Right now, the first stage is being prepped at their Florida base. The second launch was

celebrities

The Sean Combs Trial: What's Really Going On?

June 30, 2025

The jury is now deciding the fate of Sean Combs, a famous music producer, after a long trial. The trial lasted seven weeks, with more than 30 witnesses sharing their stories. The jury has eight men and four women. They started thinking about the case on Monday after hearing the final arguments from

entertainment

Bruce Springsteen's Unexpected Musical Fusion

June 30, 2025

Bruce Springsteen has always been known for pushing boundaries. But even his fans might not have expected the twist that came with his album Inyo. It turns out, two tracks on this album were recorded with a group of mariachi musicians. This collaboration was not planned. It happened by chance when a

politics

Tax Break Trouble: GOP's Rush to Meet Trump's Deadline

June 29, 2025

The Senate is working through the weekend. Republicans are trying to pass a big tax and spending bill by July 4th. This is President Trump's plan. The bill is huge, with 940 pages. It includes tax cuts and spending reductions. But not everyone in the GOP agrees with the cuts, especially to Medicaid

health

Tiny Tools, Big Impact: How Precision Surgery Tackles Rare Skin Tumors

June 28, 2025

In the world of medicine, sometimes the smallest tools make the biggest difference. A recent study shows how a special kind of surgery, called microscopically controlled surgery, is being used to treat a rare type of skin tumor. This tumor, known as eccrine porocarcinoma, is quite unusual and can be