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Government Orders Milk Testing for Bird Flu

December 7, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a new directive. Starting December 16, raw milk from dairy farms and processors across the country must be tested for bird flu upon request. This effort begins in six states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, and Pennsy

crypto

Bitcoin Hits $100, 000 with New Crypto-Friendly SEC Chief

December 6, 2024

Bitcoin made history by crossing the $100, 000 mark late on Wednesday. This milestone came just hours after former President Donald Trump announced his choice for the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, Paul Atkins. Atkins is known for his support of cryptocurrency, which could lead

finance

Will a Securities Boss Slow Down the Crypto Craze?

December 6, 2024

You've probably heard that the new SEC chief, Paul Atkins, could be great for the crypto world. President Trump sure thinks so, saying Atkins understands the importance of digital assets. This has led to a huge Bitcoin boom, with prices soaring to over $100, 000 in just a year. Crypto fans are excit

health

Air Pollution: Is It Making Students Less Active?

December 5, 2024

Ever wondered why some students might prefer to stay indoors instead of hitting the gym or going for a run? It turns out that tiny air particles, known as PM2. 5, could be playing a role. These tiny particles can cause big health problems with prolonged exposure. Scientists are now looking into whet

lifestyle

Staying Safe in Airbnb Rentals: Learning from a Bad Experience

December 5, 2024

Ren booked a long-term Airbnb in Washington D. C. , but his first booking was canceled. Airbnb helped find another place with a slight discount, but Ren soon realized the new neighborhood was dangerous. He found out that there were high murder and auto theft rates, and even news articles mentioned h

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Air Pollution and Cold Weather: A Double Threat to Heart Health

December 5, 2024

Did you know that the tiny particles in the air we breathe, called PM2. 5, can team up with cold temperatures to increase the risk of heart attacks? A recent study in China looked into this and found some surprising results. Researchers examined data from over a million heart attack patients across

finance

Fed Chair Powell's Last Public Chat Before Rate Decision

December 5, 2024

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be speaking at the New York Times' DealBook conference today. This talk is happening just two weeks before the central bank announces its decision on interest rates. It’s also Powell’s last public appearance before that important meeting. Markets are expecti

politics

Airline Leaders Face Senate Scrutiny Over Seat Fees

December 4, 2024

Airline chiefs are preparing to answer tough questions from a Senate panel about their seat fee policies. The panel is concerned about what they refer to as "unnecessary" fees, which have generated billions of dollars for major airlines like American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier since 2018.

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How Much Practice Do Surgeons Need for Robot-Assisted Hernia Surgery?

December 3, 2024

Ever thought about how surgeons learn to use robots for hernia repairs? It turns out, nobody really knows how much practice they need. It's like learning to ride a bike – you'll fall a few times. But in surgery, those falls matter a lot! Scientists are busy figuring this out. They're studying how m

science

How Sheep's Hair Follicles Change with Seasons

December 3, 2024

Ever wondered why sheep shed their wool in spring? It's all about the hair follicles! Dorper sheep are known for their quick growth and tasty meat. Each spring, some of these sheep naturally shed their wool. This is due to something called the hair follicle cycle. But here’s the catch: scientists ar