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Vilseck Fears Impact of Possible U.S. Troop Withdrawal

On his first day as mayor of Vilseck, Bavaria, Thorsten Grädler learned at an introductory press conference that his small town might lose 5,000 U.S. troops under President Trump’s announced cuts. The news, which a journalist relayed to him from a German media report, left Grädler visibly shaken.

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Brain-decoding hearing aid helps pick out a voice in crowds

Imagine standing in a crowded room where voices blur into a single noisy hum. Most people can focus on one speaker and their brain boosts that voice while suppressing others. That everyday ability, known as the cocktail party problem, is much harder for people who rely on hearing aids.

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War with Iran hits $29 billion; students' math scores improve

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