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Native American exhibits at the Chicago museum are covered up as new regulations take effect

As new federal laws take effect, the Field Museum in Chicago had wrapped up numerous displays that featured artifacts related to Native American culture. In order to make it easier to preserve and remove Native American corpses and cultural artifacts, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act was created in 1990. On Friday, new…

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To improve coastal defense against upcoming hurricanes, the US Virgin Islands plan to construct an artificial reef

To safeguard its coastlines and make the U.S. territory more storm-resistant in the future, the U.S. Virgin Islands will soon construct its very first artificial reef, authorities said on Thursday. The department of planning and natural resources on the islands estimates that the installation of the 18-by-12-foot reef, which will be situated close to the…

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Pope Francis is informed by African Catholic priests that they will not bless same-sex marriages

African Catholic priests, particularly those from Madagascar, rejected Pope Francis’ acceptance of same-sex couples receiving blessings by the Catholic Church on Thursday, claiming they deny to follow the pontiff’s pronouncement because these marriages are “against to the will of God.” In opposition to Francis’ pronouncement on December 18, which permitted priests to congratulate same-sex couples,…

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Democrats in Washington state want to raise taxes further for the “privilege of using ammunition”

Democratic legislators in Washington state are considering levying an extra fee on citizens for “the pleasure of using ammunition” in an attempt to reduce gun violence. House Bill 2238 was recently presented by 15 state Democrats, who cited the harm that gun violence poses to public health and security across the state. The legislation was…

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Without prior notice, Texas Gov. Abbott seized Eagle Pass Border Park to address the immigration situation, according to the mayor

The mayor of a border city troubled by illegal immigration claimed on Thursday that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott abruptly seized over a public park on Wednesday. As aspect of Abbott’s emergency declaration to address the migrant problem, Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas claimed the state commandeered Shelby Park and built gates to keep out residents…

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15 characteristics are associated with dementia in younger adults, according to a significant study

A significant new study has determined the potential causes of the current increase in early-onset dementia cases. Researchers at the Universities of Exeter in the United Kingdom and Maastricht University (UM) in the Netherlands have discovered 15 factors that are connected to the onset of dementia at a younger age. On December 26, 2023, the…

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