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Rappers Win Legal Battle

February 15, 2025

Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs are no longer facing a sexual assault lawsuit. The case was thrown out by the court. The person who accused them, known as Jane Doe, decided to drop the case. This means the lawsuit can't be brought back in its current form. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said t

science

Starliner Astronauts: Not Stranded, Just Sticking Around

February 15, 2025

Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, launched to the International Space Station (ISS) in June. Their trip was supposed to be short, but things didn't go as planned. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft had some issues with its thrusters. This led to a lot of discussions and investigations on

science

Building Better Tissues: The Shrink-Resistant Hydrogel Breakthrough

February 15, 2025

Imagine trying to build something with a material that keeps shrinking. That's a big problem in tissue engineering. Scientists have been using collagen-based hydrogels, which are great for growing cells, but they have a nasty habit of shrinking when cells interact with them. This makes it hard to cr

environment

Powering Up: The SF6 Challenge

February 14, 2025

The power industry faces a big problem. It's a gas called sulfur hexafluoride, or SF6. This gas is 23, 500 times more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide. It's used in power equipment to stop electrical sparks. As we use more electricity and add more renewable energy, we release more SF6

science

Protecting Animals and People: A Look at Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 16627

February 14, 2025

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 16627 is a special bacteria used to help preserve fresh plant materials for animal feed. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently reviewed this bacteria to see if it was still safe to use. The EFSA found that the bacteria is still safe for animals and the

health

Ethiopia's Kids: The Food Puzzle

February 14, 2025

Ethiopia is a land where food problems come in two forms: too much or too little. This is especially true for kids aged 6 to 23 months. The issue is not just about having enough food, but also about having the right kind. This is where the concept of "minimum dietary diversity" (MDD) comes in. MDD i

politics

Secretary's Flight Turns Back to DC

February 14, 2025

A plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Jim Risch had to turn back to Washington late Thursday. The plane, a C-32, a converted Boeing 757, had a problem with the cockpit windshield. This happened about 90 minutes after taking off from Joint Base Andrews. The plane was heading to

business

Japanese Auto Giants Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Call Off Merger Talks

February 13, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, three major Japanese car companies—Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi—have decided to end their discussions about merging. This decision came after Nissan's top executive, Makoto Uchida, expressed concerns about the potential merger's impact on Nissan's future. Uchida felt

crypto

Robinhood's Crypto Craze: A Wild Ride for Young Traders

February 13, 2025

Robinhood, a popular trading platform, has become a major player in the crypto world, especially with meme coins like Dogecoin. In the past year, Dogecoin's value has skyrocketed by 220%, making it the 8th most valuable crypto. Robinhood's users own a huge chunk of Dogecoin, around 24% of all circul

health

UV Radiation and Skin: A New Way to See the Damage

February 13, 2025

Ever wondered how the sun's rays affect your skin? Well, scientists have found a cool way to see the impact of UV radiation on our skin. They used a technique called digital holographic interferometry (DHI). This method helps us visualize how UV rays change the skin's surface and stiffness. This is