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Space Billionaire: The Next NASA Boss?

March 22, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is in the running to lead NASA. He's not your typical space agency head. He's a businessman, a pilot, and has even commanded two big space missions. A group of nearly 30 former NASA astronauts think he's the right person for the job. They sent a letter to

health

Europe's Fight Against Superbugs: A United Front

March 22, 2025

Europe is taking a stand against a growing threat. Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, and it's a problem that doesn't respect borders. That's why countries across Europe are joining forces to tackle this issue head-on. They're aiming for a united approach, focusing on the idea that human health,

sports

Nate Diaz Cleared of Battery Charge in Las Vegas

March 21, 2025

A legal hurdle has been cleared for combat sports icon Nate Diaz. The misdemeanor battery charge against him in Las Vegas has been dropped. This charge came from an incident that happened in August at the Omnia nightclub inside Caesars Palace. Diaz was accused of hitting a bouncer. A video of the in

politics

A Moment That Shaped Supreme Court History

March 19, 2025

In 1987, a seemingly simple question had a big impact on the future of the Supreme Court. It was September 19, and Robert Bork was in the hot seat. He had spent five long days testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee had even called a special Saturday meeting for a final round

science

Fighting Food Breakdown: Fucoidan and Sodium Caseinate Team Up

March 15, 2025

In the world of food science, researchers have been experimenting with how to make emulsions more stable. They did this by combining fucoidan and sodium caseinate to create something called electrostatic complexes. These complexes are made when the two substances are mixed together. The ratio of fuc

politics

Dr. Oz's Tax Tangle: A Clash of Views

March 15, 2025

The spotlight is on Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is up for a big job. He is nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But there's a twist. Some Democrats think he might not have paid his fair share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. They say he paid very little in 2022 and nothing

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Senate Democrats Split Over Government Funding Bill

March 15, 2025

The Senate recently passed a bill to keep the government running, but it wasn't a smooth process. The vote was 62 to 38, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. This vote highlighted a significant divide within the Democratic Party. The bill, known as a continuing resol

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Dr. Oz's Big Day on Capitol Hill

March 14, 2025

Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to face some tough questions on Capitol Hill. He's up for a big job, leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. This means he'd be in charge of a huge amount of money, nearly $1. 5 trillion, for federal healthcare spending. That's a lot of cash to manage. Oz is known for hi

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TV Doctor Oz Faces Senate: Can He Fix America's Health Insurance?

March 14, 2025

The Senate Finance Committee is about to have a chat with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz is a well-known TV doctor. He was a heart surgeon, but he became famous on TV. He had a show called "The Dr. Oz Show" where he talked about health and sold stuff like supplements and health insurance plans. Now, he

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The CDC's New Chief: A Nomination Withdrawn

March 14, 2025

The White House has pulled the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to head the CDC. This decision came just hours before Weldon's confirmation hearing. The reason? There weren't enough votes to confirm him. Weldon had been a controversial pick from the start. He had a history of questioning vaccine safety