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Feb 11 2025BUSINESS

What's the Deal with New MetalTariffs?

The big news today is that Canada is not happy. "Tariffs are unjustified" said Canada's industry minister. The issue is steel and aluminum imported from other countries. Donald Trump wants to tax these metals. He actually announced 25% tax on these products. He said there would be n

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Feb 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ke Huy Quan: From Action Hero to Real Estate Agent

In a surprising turn of events, Ke Huy Quan has stepped into a leading role after a long journey in Hollywood. This is a big deal because he has been in the industry for nearly 40 years. This time, he is not playing a sidekick or a secondary character. He is the main attraction. Quan's new film,

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Drought Watch: The New Kid on the Block, TMSDI

One of the key facts regarding how we experience the natural world is that droughts are notably disruptive and impact many things from the environment to how we live our daily social lives. First things first, droughts are very complex. This is especially true when we attempt to monitor them and an

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Feb 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Support vs. Boos: Swift's Super Bowl Surprise and the Fans' Reaction

People enjoyed a surprising touchdown. In 2023 it was a new pair. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship became a fan-favorite. Swift has been seen at Chiefs games regularly. Kelce started showing up at Swift’s performances too. They surprised everyone in Argentina. Swift changed the lyrics o

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Time Twist: How Our Minds Play Games with Time

Intuition is common in our experience. It is our internal gut feeling about things and has a massive role in our impulses. But it seems that intuition is connected to how we perceive time. Or rather, how we mess up our perception of time. You see, when we feel happy, sad, or meh, our brains can mak

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Fluorescent Dyes in Action: Unveiling Their Secrets

New fluorescent dyes have been brewing excitement in the science community. . What's so exciting you ask? The colorful compounds have push-pull topology. This means they are designed with different charges at either end. To top it off, these dyes have a special feature: a charge-transfer (CT) exci

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Does the activity and self-beliefs change in people with Parkinson's

Parkinson’s disease can make daily activities a challenge. How does this affect peoples beliefs about their abilities? One area of concern for researchers is the truthfulness and reliability of self-reported activity level estimates from people with Parkinson disease (PwP). The activity patterns an

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Early Help: How Money and Language Shape Support for Autistic Kids

First off, there's a huge need for good early intervention services for kids with autism and their families. One big part of making these services work is teaching parents and caregivers how to help their kids grow and learn. But here's a catch: in many public programs, these helpful strategies don'

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Shielding Sensitive Data

In a bold move, a bunch of labor unions are taking legal action to stop billionaire Elon Musk from getting a peek at private data in key U. S. government agencies. The draft lawsuit is in a Maryland court and accusing the former administration of breaking federal privacy rules. The drama started wh

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Older Adults: Stepping Over Obstacles Safely

Everyday obstacles can be a real challenge for older adults. They often bump into things when stepping over them, especially with their back foot. But here's a simple trick that could help: placing the front foot closer to the obstacle after stepping over it. This small change can make a big differe

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