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Cleaning Up Our Waters: How Water Treatment Leftovers Can Help

February 13, 2025

Water treatment plants produce a byproduct called drinking water treatment residuals (DWTRs). This stuff is usually seen as waste, but it turns out it's pretty good at trapping metals and other chemicals. Researchers in Wyoming and Oregon tested DWTRs to see if they could help clean up metal-contam

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RFK Jr. 's Big Win: A Controversial Health Chief

February 13, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the Senate has given the green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision came after a heated debate and a close vote of 52-48, mostly along party lines. Mitch McConnell, a key Republican senator from

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Trust Issues: The Controversial Pick for Health Secretary

February 13, 2025

The U. S. Senate is set to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new health secretary. This decision comes despite major concerns from both political parties and the medical community. Kennedy, a 71-year-old environmental lawyer, is known for his controversial views on vaccines. He has spent years sp

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Linda McMahon's Education Mission

February 13, 2025

Linda McMahon is in a tough spot. She's been chosen to lead the Department of Education, but there's a catch. The president who picked her wants the department to be shut down. This is an unusual situation, as the person in charge of an organization is being asked to dismantle it. McMahon's

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A Surprising Pick for National Intelligence

February 13, 2025

The Senate recently confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as the new director of national intelligence. This decision came after a close vote of 52 to 48, showing how much influence President Trump has over Republican senators. Gabbard was sworn in just hours after the vote, in the Oval Office. Gabbard's

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Tulsi Gabbard's Big Win: From Congress to National Intelligence

February 12, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, just got a big promotion. The Senate voted to make her the new director of national intelligence. This is a big deal because she was one of President Trump's most controversial picks. The vote was close, 52-48, with most senators voting along party l

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RFK Jr. 's Health Secretary Bid: A Surprising Twist in Politics

February 12, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his vocal stance against vaccines, has moved one step closer to becoming the nation's health secretary. This happened after a Senate vote that aligned along party lines. This vote sets the stage for a final confirmation vote, likely t

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The Big Money Ask: Trump's Immigration Plans Need Cash

February 12, 2025

The Trump administration is in a bind. They need more money to carry out their immigration plans. Tom Homan, known as the "border czar, " and Russell Vought, the budget director, met with Senate Republicans recently. They made a strong case for more funding. They said, "We need more money to keep o

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Mixed Messages: The Mayor’s Aide and the Ethics Mix-Up

February 7, 2025

The plot thickens at City Hall as the city council launches a probe into an ethics mix-up. It seems like Nate Bliss, Mayor’s top aide, may have had a ‘whoops’ moment. Bliss has been under the microscope after being called out for not stepping back from city business involving his previous employer

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All EYES On Senate: DEMS Protest Vought’s Nomination

February 6, 2025

Picture the Senate chambers under the spotlight, a whirlwind of political drama, and here is what happened! Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii kicked it off. On a Wednesday afternoon, he stepped up, and in a video he shared, he declared, “We’ll have 35+ Senators from the Democratic side who will vote ag