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Kupp's Contract Conundrum

February 4, 2025

Let's dive into the tricky situation surrounding football star Cooper Kupp. The Rams are trying to figure out how to trade him, and it's not as easy as it seems. Why? It's all about the money. Kupp is set to earn $20 million in 2025, with $12. 5 million as a salary and $7. 5 million as a r

health

Websites Vanish: Your Health Info Could Vanish Under Trump

February 4, 2025

Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.

politics

Elon Musk as a government member

February 4, 2025

The billionaire Elon Musk has taken on a unique role within the government. His title is 'special government employee. ' This means he is not a full-time worker, neither is he a volunteer. He has a specific time commitment to the government, with a limit of 130 days in a single year and no pay. Mus

sports

NBA Stars Shuffled in Surprise Trade

February 3, 2025

Don't look now, but there's been a shocker in the NBA. Older Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis found themselves swapped clubs. Since 2019, Anthony Davis wanted to play with his team more in Los Angeles. Luka was suddenly gone from Dallas. He will replace LeBron James and missed out on playing in

finance

Tech Stocks Surge: What's Driving the Bullish Trend?

February 3, 2025

Tech stocks have been on a roll lately, with Dynatrace leading the charge. January witnessed a surge in Dynatrace's revenue, reaching an all-time high. This is big news. Why? Well, tech gadgets are a hot commodity right now, and the industry's top minds are taking notice. Two industry leaders hav

health

Why Your Doc Might Be Pushy About Birth Control—and Why That's a Problem

February 3, 2025

Imagine going to the doctor for advice on birth control. What if the doctor pushed you into alternative remedies against your wishes? When a healthcare provider gives pressure either applying or shying away from contraception usage, that's called contraceptive coercion. In 2023, isn't it a

science

Mulberry Leaves: A Sweet Defense Against Diabetes Brain Damage

February 3, 2025

Diabetes can mess with your brain big time. It can cause a lot of oxidative stress, which is like a nasty fight in your brain cells. This fight can lead to brain cells dying off. Scientists have found that two special parts of mulberry leaves, chlorogenic acid (CGA) and neochlorogenic acid (NCGA),

science

Bugs and Blooms: The Scent That Lures Lygus lineolaris

February 2, 2025

Lygus lineolaris, a troublemaker pest found all over North America, has a nose for trouble. This bug uses its sense of smell to find its favorite places to eat. Scientists wanted to figure out what smells attract this pest, specifically to crops. The scientists were curious about the smells

health

Unlocking the Mysteries of Ovulation with a Finger Band

February 1, 2025

Imagine having a tiny gadget on your finger. This gadget calculates when you ovulate. It records the data from your finger. How cool is that? It is a device named Oura Ring. Oura calculates the exact ovulation date. This time is when you are most fertile. A person can use this for timing pregnancie

business

Bargain at Costco: Unions and Workers Avoid Strike.

February 1, 2025

Imagine this: 18, 000 workers at Costco across the USA. Many of them were very ready to start a strike. They had voted and it was clear that most of them wanted to do it. The reason? They were fed up with wages and benefits that weren't matching up to what Costco was earning. A whopping $7. 4bn pro