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Robert Kennedy Jr. 's HHS Nomination: A Stormy Path

December 17, 2024

Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h

crime

Virginia Man in Trouble for Crypto Aid to ISIS

December 17, 2024

A Virginia resident, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, is in hot water with the law. The 35-year-old Indian-born American citizen has been convicted of helping the terrorist group ISIS. How? By sending them over $185, 000 in cryptocurrency. The trial, which ended on Friday, saw a jury find Chhipa guilty o

politics

Amazon's Quotas and Injuries: A Senate Report's Findings

December 16, 2024

For a long time, people who support workers and some government officials have said that Amazon's tough production goals cause high injury rates among its warehouse employees. Amazon has always denied this, saying it doesn't have strict quotas and that its injury rates are going down or are already

crime

A Murder on Honeymoon: Fiji Court's Verdict

December 16, 2024

In the picturesque setting of Fiji, a man from Memphis, Tennessee, named Bradley Robert Dawson, found himself on trial for a tragic crime. The 40-year-old was accused of murdering his wife, Christe Chen, during their honeymoon at the luxurious Turtle Island resort in the Yasawa archipelago in 2022.

politics

Canada's Deputy PM Quits Over Trade Disagreement

December 16, 2024

In a sudden turn of events, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from her post on Monday. The reason? A disagreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to handle U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Freeland also resigned from her role as finance min

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Why Women's Leadership Matters: Supporting Our Next Generation

December 16, 2024

Think back to when Barack Obama was elected as our first Black president. My 8-year-old daughter asked me then, "Why haven't we ever had a woman president? " Fast forward to today, and at 23, she's still asking the same question. With Vice President Kamala Harris losing the recent presidential elect

health

The Journey of the AST Biosensor: A New Tool for Heart and Liver Health Checks

December 16, 2024

Ever wondered how doctors quickly check for liver and heart diseases? Scientists have been busy creating a special tool called a biosensor. This sensor measures the amount of a key protein called aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in your blood. AST is like a signal that something's wrong in your hear

politics

Why Are People So Angry at Health Insurance Companies?

December 16, 2024

Senator Bernie Sanders recently spoke about the tragic murder of a health insurance CEO and the growing frustration people feel towards the industry. He emphasized that violence is never the answer, but acknowledged that many people are upset with how health insurance companies operate. The shootin

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Will These Republican Senators Face Primaries in 2026?

December 16, 2024

Five Republican senators are under scrutiny, as the 2026 midterms approach and party dynamics shift. These senators' past decisions and viewpoints may lead to primary challenges. Joni Ernst, a senator from Iowa, is facing heat for her stance on Trump's Pentagon pick. Steve Deace, a conservative med

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Innovative Color-Change Sensor for Fruit Freshness

December 15, 2024

A tiny molecule called (E)-2-Hexenal, or E2H, plays a big role in how ripe fruits are and how long they last. But there aren't many easy ways to detect this molecule. A group of scientists has come up with a clever solution: a color-changing sensor. This sensor uses a special material that changes c