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Oscar Night: The Fashion Showdown

March 3, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards, held in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, marked the end of a wild award season. Stars flocked to the red carpet, making it a spectacle to behold. Emilia Pérez's film led with 13 nominations, a record for a non-English language film. However, things took a turn when offensive tweet

crime

A Brutal Attack: 6-Year-Old Boy's Life Cut Short

March 1, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, a jury in Illinois found a 73-year-old man guilty of murder and hate crimes. The victim was a 6-year-old boy, Wadee Alfayoumi, who was brutally killed in his home. The attack happened in October 2023, just days after the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. The bo

finance

Egg Prices Soar: Bird Flu or Big Business?

February 28, 2025

Egg prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, leaving many consumers scratching their heads. The culprit? Bird flu, according to the egg industry. More than 166 million birds have been culled to stop the virus from spreading. This has led to a significant drop in the number of egg-laying hens

politics

Political Drama Over Labor Department Pick

February 28, 2025

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati

environment

Nitrogen's Big Role in Atmospheric Absorption

February 28, 2025

Nitrogen is a big player in how atmospheric organic aerosols (OAs) absorb sunlight. These tiny particles in the air affect Earth's climate. But, the way they change and absorb light is still a mystery. Scientists have found that brown nitrogen (BrN), a nitrogen-rich part of OAs, is the main absorb

science

Unveiling the Power of 2D Materials in Electronics

February 27, 2025

A new method has been developed to understand how 2D materials work in electronic devices. These materials, known as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), are becoming very popular in optoelectronics. The challenge is to see how their structure affects their electrical performance. The key is to

health

The Heat is On: How Workplace Heat Affects Mental Health

February 27, 2025

Imagine working in a place where the temperature is as high as a summer day in the desert. This is a reality for many workers. The heat can be brutal, and it's not just about physical discomfort. It can mess with your mind too. But how exactly does this happen? And why is it important to talk about?

politics

When Bosses Play Favorites, Is It Fair?

February 27, 2025

The Supreme Court is tackling a big question. Can a boss's preference for certain employees be considered unfair treatment? This isn't about who gets along with whom. It's about whether the law is fair to everyone. The case involves an employee, Marlean Ames. She believes she was overlooked for

science

Green Solvents: The Future of Food Safety

February 27, 2025

Food safety is a big deal. It's under threat from pollutants in the environment and from human activities. But there's a new hero in town: deep eutectic solvents, or DESs. These aren't your average solvents. They're green, efficient, and great at detecting tiny amounts of pollutants in food. DESs

politics

Rubio's Tough Question: Putin's Actions Under the Spotlight

February 26, 2025

Marco Rubio, a senator from Florida, once had a straightforward question for the future secretary of state, Rex Tillerson. This was at a Senate hearing right after the election of President Trump. The question was, "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal? " This was a tough question to answer. Trump was k