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Trump's Dealmaking: A New China Connection?

January 22, 2025

Donald Trump's return to the White House has many expecting U. S. -China relations to get worse. His first term was tough on China, and his team includes strong China critics. Plus, the Biden administration's moves didn't help. But what if there's a surprise? Could Trump, who loves deals, make a big

health

COVID-19 Arrives in the US: A Historical Turning Point

January 22, 2025

Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning in 2025, with 344 days left in the year. It's January 21st, and history is about to be made. On this day, the United States reported its first confirmed case of a mysterious virus that had been sweeping through China. A resident of Washington state, who had rec

science

Speeding Up Drug Production: A Bright Idea

January 22, 2025

Did you ever think about how drugs get made? Well, some clever scientists just discovered a neat trick using light! They found that a specific mix of chemicals reacts when exposed to light, speeding up the drug-making process. This method works with various ingredients and avoids the need for weird

health

Spotting Trouble: How Michigan's Knee Implant Tracker Uncovered Issues with the Vanguard XP

January 22, 2025

In Michigan, there's a special group called the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) that keeps an eye on knee replacements. They recently found something interesting about the Biomet Vanguard XP bicruciate-retaining total knee implant. This implant is designed to

entertainment

Meet Jakob Oftebro as Jan Stenbeck in 'Vanguard'!

January 22, 2025

Get ready to meet Jakob Oftebro in a new show called "Vanguard. " This exciting drama tells the story of Swedish media mogul Jan Stenbeck. Viaplay Content Distribution is bringing this series to life, working with FLX and New8 Alliance. The show is directed by Goran Kapetanović and written by Alex H

politics

Bill Nelson Bids Farewell as NASA Chief, Ushering in New Era

January 22, 2025

In a significant shift, Bill Nelson stepped down from his post as NASA administrator on January 20, 2021. This date marked the end of the Biden Administration and the start of Donald Trump's second term as president. Nelson, a long-time public servant with a career spanning over five decades, took t

politics

Trump’s New Order: Easier Firings for Some Federal Workers?

January 22, 2025

Former President Trump brought back an old plan to make it simpler to fire federal employees who shape policies. He wants to take away their civil service protections and says it will make the government workforce more accountable. This isn't the first time Trump has tried this. He did it in 2020, b

crime

U. K. Eyes Terrorism Law Changes After Deadly Southport Attack

January 22, 2025

In a recent move, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has highlighted a new threat, describing it as a unique kind of extremism. This directly follows the tragic murder of three girls at a dance class in Southport last July. Unlike past terrorist acts by organized groups like Al Qaeda, this new thre

celebrities

Celebrities Shine: From Atlanta to London

January 22, 2025

This past week was packed with star-studded events across the country and beyond. The cast of "Harlem" lit up New York City for their Season 3 premiere. Over in Atlanta, Coco Jones wowed the crowd with her rendition of the National Anthem at the College Football Playoff National Championship. Atlant

environment

Improving Tropical Cyclone Forecasts: A New Way to Predict Rapid Intensification

January 22, 2025

Tropical cyclones, especially ones that quickly gain strength, are tough to forecast. When these storms intensify by 27 miles per hour within a day, it's called rapid intensification (RI). This is tricky to predict, with current models only getting it right about 82. 6% of the time, and incorrectly