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RFK Jr. 's Big Win: A Controversial Health Chief

February 13, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the Senate has given the green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision came after a heated debate and a close vote of 52-48, mostly along party lines. Mitch McConnell, a key Republican senator from

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Linda McMahon's Education Mission

February 13, 2025

Linda McMahon is in a tough spot. She's been chosen to lead the Department of Education, but there's a catch. The president who picked her wants the department to be shut down. This is an unusual situation, as the person in charge of an organization is being asked to dismantle it. McMahon's

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Hidden Beauty Found Beneath Picasso's Canonical Art

February 11, 2025

Imagine discovering an unknown painting hidden underneath world-famous artwork. The spirit of Picasso's Blue Period painting, "Mateu Fernández De Soto, " comes alive today. This painting is centuries old. It's widely recognized for displaying underprivilege and melancholy. Young Pablo Pica

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Overcoming Hurdles: A New Tool for Care Partners

February 8, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has been pretty tough on everyone. Now imagine how it has affected people with loved ones in long-term care (LTC), especially those living with dementia. When a loved one moves to LTC, caregivers suddenly have many responsibilities pulled away from them. This creates a new set

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Vaccine Safety Promises Seal the Deal for Senate Vote

February 5, 2025

The Senate was buzzing with a surprising vote. Senator Bill Cassidy had to make a tough call. He was not sure if the new nominee for the health department was ready for the job. But here's what happened. Cassidy had to vote on Robert F Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for a top health role. After

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Kennedy's Senate Confirmation: A Divisive Path to Health Leadership

February 5, 2025

In a surprising move, the Senate Finance Committee gave a green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. This decision came after a heated debate and a series of intense hearings the previous week. Republicans, numbering 1

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Find Out What's Stopping Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination

February 4, 2025

A key player in the Senate, Bill Cassidy, R-La. , had some serious doubts about Bobby Kennedy Jr. 's 2024 presidential bid. He voted yes due to conversations with Vice President JD Vance. Cassidy, who is a medical professional and chair of the Senate committee, had doubts about Kennedy's qualificati

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“Doctor vs. Politician”

February 4, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is up for a major role in the nation’s health department, and his future lies in the hands of a key senator, Bill Cassidy, a doctor from Louisiana. Kennedy is a controversial pick. Cassidy, is a key gatekeeper to Kennedy’s confirmation. He's got some questions. Many people

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Sharks in Aussie Waters: A Rising Concern.

February 4, 2025

In the sunny state of Queensland this is the worrying reality. Last Monday a young swimmer was killed by a great white shark. The girl died after being bitten by the shark while she swimming. The teenage girl was about 100 yards off the coast of Bribie Island. She was swimming in waters nea

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Cassidy's Dilemma: Politics or Public Health?

January 31, 2025

Let's talk about a tricky situation for a senator named Cassidy, who has been asked to say whether Kennedy should get a big job in the government. Cassidy is a doctor and a politician, and he has a problem. Lawmakers in his state, Louisiana, really want him to vote for Kennedy's job. They think