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Biden Administration Readies for Post-Pandemic Student Loan Defaults

January 16, 2025

The Biden administration is preparing for a potential wave of student loan defaults, as borrowers who fell behind during the pandemic face collection activity again. This will be the first time in nearly five years that borrowers in default will have their wages and retirement benefits garnished. A

technology

Samsung's New Battery Tech: A Game-Changer for Smartwatch Life

January 16, 2025

Imagine wearing a smartwatch that lasts a week, no matter how much you use it. That's what Samsung has in mind with their upcoming oxide-based batteries. These batteries are said to be safer, more efficient, and more flexible than the lithium-ion ones we use now. Samsung Electro-Mechanics, one of Sa

politics

Flags Up, Respect Down: Inauguration Day Controversy

January 15, 2025

You might have heard that the flags at the US Capitol will fly full-staff for Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. This decision, announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, comes despite a White House order to keep flags at half-staff for 30 days after former President Jimmy Carter's passing. The ch

technology

Meet Swippitt: The Smartphone Battery Swap Game-Changer

January 15, 2025

Ever wished you didn't have to worry about your phone dying? Swippitt might just make that wish come true. This clever gadget, which made waves at CES 2025, is designed to keep your phone powered up without the hassle of charging. Its hub-and-link system ensures you always have a full battery at han

science

Two Moon Landers, One Launch: What's the Big Deal?

January 15, 2025

Early morning on January 15th, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Aboard were two lunar landers, one from the U. S. and one from Japan, each with their own unique journey to the moon. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 and ispace's HAKUTO-R M2 'Resilience' are bo

health

AI Makes Lung Ultrasounds Easier for Everyone

January 15, 2025

Ever felt like you're not breathing quite right? Doctors use something called lung ultrasound, or LUS, to figure out what's wrong. The problem is, it's tricky to get good images. You need to be really skilled. But researchers found that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help even beginners get cle

environment

Texas Air: Four Counties Face New Pollution Rules

January 15, 2025

Twelve Texas counties have been breathing air that doesn't meet federal standards for soot, but only four might need to do something about it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says eight counties can skip stricter rules because of bad data or events like wildfires and dust storms

health

What New Moms Say About Social Media: A Peek Inside Their Experiences

January 15, 2025

You might think that having a new baby would make moms want to escape social media. But hold on, it's not that simple! A group of researchers sat down with 20 new moms, aged 23 to 42, to chat about their social media habits. These moms had babies between 0 to 6 months old and were part of a bigger s

technology

Apple Watches May Soon Track Your Blood Pressure

January 15, 2025

Did you know blood pressure tracking could soon be a thing on Apple Watches? According to a report, both the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Series 11, expected to launch later this year, might include this highly anticipated feature. But wait, there's more! This isn't just about showing your exact bloo

entertainment

Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise's Controversy: A Late Apology

January 15, 2025

It's been about two decades since Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise had a very public disagreement about postpartum depression medications. Shields recently revealed that Cruise eventually apologized to her—though it took a year. The actors' spat began when Cruise criticized Shields' use of antidepressa