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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Can't GM Sell Your Driving Data Anymore?

Ever wondered why your car insurance suddenly got pricier? Well, it might have something to do with General Motors (GM) and its OnStar service. They've been gathering super-detailed info about your driving, like how fast you accelerate, how hard you brake, and how far you go. Then, they sold this da

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

China's Emptying Nests: A Population Puzzle

Everyone knows China has a lot of people, right? But guess what? That's been changing recently. Over the past three years, the country's population has actually been shrinking. Even a recent boost in births, for the first time in seven years, couldn't stop this trend. So, what's the big deal? Well,

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire Alert: Protect Your Lungs in Moss Landing

A big fire hit the Moss Landing Battery Plant recently. Authorities told everyone to evacuate right away and close all entry points to their homes. The smoke is the main concern, as we don't know what dangerous chemicals it might contain. This could hurt the environment, especially the nearby Elkhor

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

PepsiCo Faces FTC Lawsuit Over Alleged Price Discrimination

You might know PepsiCo as the company behind your favorite soda, but did you know they're in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)? The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing them of something called price discrimination. This means PepsiCo is alleged to have given one big ret

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire's Harsh Reality: A Family's Loss in Altadena

The Eaton fire swept through Altadena, leaving the Stone family without homes. Danielle Stone, her husband Bryan Davila, and their daughter Melina lost their newly bought house along with her parents' and grandmother's homes. The fire's fury was so intense that it displaced thousands of families, in

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Dance of Seeing: How Brain Rhythms Shape What We Perceive

Ever wondered how our brains process what we see? It might surprise you that rhythmic brain activity plays a big role! Simply put, our brains use rhythm to adapt and understand visual information. A bunch of recent studies have shown that these rhythms help represent and communicate visual content.

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Bacteria's Tiny Messages: How They Cause Pain in Obesity

Have you ever wondered how the gut bugs we carry around might be talking to our bodies? Scientists found that tiny, nanoscale packets called bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) can signal pain hypersensitivity. They studied mice with diet-induced obesity (DIO) and found these bEVs in their poop.

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Causes of GI Bleeding: A Close Look

Gastrointestinal bleeding, often an emergency situation, involves many factors. This study was designed to gather and critically assess various elements associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. To avoid drama, think of it as a puzzle where many pieces contribute to this medical condition. One maj

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Why Japanese Lifestyles Matter for Mental Health

Ever wondered how daily habits might affect your mood? A recent study in Japan took a deep dive into this question. They tracked a large group of people over time to see which lifestyle choices could help keep the blues away. What's interesting is that they looked at men and women separately, becaus

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Power of Sports for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Does It Change Community Involvement?

Imagine a world where sports and physical activities help people with intellectual disabilities dive deeper into community life. Researchers decided to find out if this is really happening. They searched five major databases for studies that looked at how these activities impact community participat

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