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Supreme Court looks likely to uphold law banning TikTok

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Biofilm busters: Plant-derived molecule stops bacteria from forming protective biofilms on surfaces

If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you’ve encountered biofilm—a slimy bacterial layer that clings to surfaces. In medical settings, biofilms make infections harder to treat when they form protective shields for bacteria on devices like catheters and implants.
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Trump’s punishment for his crimes? None

At many points, it looked as if he never would be sentenced. That he was sentenced to nothing, then, is itself a small victory
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TikTok warns of broader consequences if US Supreme Court allows ban

The lawyer for TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance offered a warning during Supreme Court arguments over a law that would compel the sale of the short-video app or ban it in the United States: If Congress could do this to TikTok, it could come after other companies, too.
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L.A. fire chief meets with mayor after saying the city failed her agency

Kristin Crowley, in multiple interviews, drew a connection between budget cuts to her department and the city’s struggle to combat the wildfires.
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On a block in Altadena, only a few houses remain, including theirs. Should they return?

Their house survived the fires. Now the Turners, along with thousands of others, are crushed, dazed, in limbo and not sure how to proceed.
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Most anticipated horror movies in 2025 – from 28 Years Later to Netflix’s Frankenstein

It looks set to be an incredible 12 months for genre cinema.
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Opinion | The incredible privilege of convicted felon Donald Trump

If Trump escaping punishment feels inconsistent, unfair or even unjust, then that’s because it is.
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Climate change parches Western US, providing fuel for fires

Climate change is making the Western United States drier, which can fuel wildfires like those affecting Los Angeles. With higher temperatures come parched landscapes full of&nbs…
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Beit Issie Shapiro: Breaking barriers for Israelis with disabilities

Beit Issie’s vision is clear: Every person with a disability deserves equal rights and the opportunity to participate in communal life.