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Summary Imagine the roller coaster ride Dana Bash had in 2024! She was in the eye of the political storm, moderating the debate that led to Biden throwing in the towel, and even got the first interview with Harris after she stepped up to take his place. But it wasn’t all rosy – just picture … Read more
Summary You know how we sometimes enjoy challenging our minds with a good old crossword puzzle? This article from Slate is like an intriguing unraveling of a linguistic mystery, specifically focused on four-letter words that are types of rays – alpha, beta, gamma, and manta. It’s like taking a deep dive into the ocean of … Read more
Summary Imagine walking into a huge mall, where hidden cameras scan your face and match it to a database of ‘persons of interest’, like a scene out of a sci-fi movie. That’s what’s happening at the Mall of America, which has stirred up quite a controversy. Critics, including lawmakers and privacy advocates, worry about accuracy … Read more
Summary You know how milk is usually heated up to kill harmful bacteria, right? Well, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s tipped to join the Trump administration, is a big fan of raw milk, arguing it’s healthier because this process also destroys nutrients. However, his favorite brand, Raw Farm, has had to recall some of its … Read more
Summary Hey, you know how we always rush to buy cold medicine at the first sign of a sniffle? Apparently, many of them are as useful as a chocolate teapot! This article I read says the FDA is removing a popular decongestant, phenylephrine, from pharmacy shelves since it’s proven ineffective. But don’t worry, it’s not … Read more
Summary Twitter’s Circles feature, designed to allow users to control who sees their posts, has reportedly malfunctioned, causing private posts to appear in public feeds. Imagine you’ve built a secret clubhouse where you and your friends can share secrets, but one day, a faulty door opens and all your secret conversations are broadcasted on the … Read more
Summary You know how we’ve always talked about the evolution and rise of female rappers, particularly from the South? Well, it’s finally happening! Southern female rappers like Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Flo Milli, and Latto are not just breaking barriers, they’re selling out arenas and making waves with their music in ways we couldn’t have … Read more
Summary Imagine playing a chess game where the board and pieces have been rearranged. That’s what Democratic-led states are facing as they gear up to challenge Trump’s initiatives in his second term. Trump’s first-term appointments have reshaped the judicial landscape, like a game master changing the rules, making the U.S. Supreme Court more conservative and … Read more
Summary Imagine you’ve been living in the same neighborhood for 10 years, helping to rebuild it after a natural disaster, only to be told you have to leave because you’re not “officially” a resident. That’s what happened to Jose, an undocumented immigrant in New Orleans, who took refuge in a church for almost a year … Read more
Summary You know how we have a hall of fame for legendary sports figures, right? Well, there’s something similar for movies too – the National Film Registry. Just like a rare baseball card being added to a collector’s prized trove, 25 more iconic films like ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre,’ ‘Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan,’ and … Read more