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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Three Economists Win Nobel for Work on Global Inequality

Meet the economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson - they just won the Nobel Prize for their fascinating work on global economic inequality. These guys are from MIT and the University of Chicago, but none of them were born in the US. They've been looking into how colonialism shape

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Workers' Strike: A Month In, What's the Plan?

It's been over a month since Boeing's machinists started their strike, rejecting a contract offer from the company. The ongoing standoff is causing Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, some serious headaches. The union and Boeing are still at odds, with negotiations falling apart and production coming t

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Oct 14 2024HEALTH

Missing Cancer Diagnoses: A Hidden Pandemic Legacy

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are warning that around 130,000 people in the United States might be living with undiagnosed advanced cancer. This alarming figure emerged from a study conducted by researchers at Case Western University. The disruptions caused by the pandemic, such as

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Oct 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Robots Take Over Food Delivery at Minnesota’s University

Ever thought about robots handling your lunch delivery? Well, that’s happening at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Last week marked the start of a new robot-powered delivery service on campus. Starship Technologies has introduced its first AI-driven robots in Minneapolis, and they're the fir

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Securing Trade Deals: UK Minister's New Priorities

Let's talk about the UK's trade ambitions. The business minister, Jonathan Reynolds, recently shared some updates. He's really keen on sealing trade deals with India and some Gulf countries. In fact, he mentioned that talks with a group of six Gulf nations might restart as early as next week. This i

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Trump's Controversial Plan: Military Against Protesters?

Former President Donald Trump has sparked debate with a proposal that could see the U.S. military used against American citizens who oppose him on election day. In a recent interview with Fox News, Trump claimed that internal enemies, such as "radical left lunatics," pose a bigger threat than immigr

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Oct 13 2024FINANCE

Which Presidential Candidate is Better for Wall Street?

In just over a month, voters will decide the country's future. While not all presidential actions affect Wall Street, the economic policies of the incoming administration can significantly impact the stock market. Over the past two terms, stocks have performed well. During Donald Trump's presidency

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Oct 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Scary Movie Terrifier 3 Tops Box Office, Joker Drops

The supernatural horror flick "Terrifier 3" made quite a splash on its opening day Friday, raking in nearly $8.2 million, according to The Numbers. This third installment of the Terrifier series is expected to bring in up to $17 million over its opening weekend. The film's distributor even reported

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Oct 13 2024BUSINESS

7-Eleven Trims 400 Stores: What’s Behind the Closures?

More than 400 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing their doors. The convenience store chain's parent company, Seven & I Holdings, announced this decision in a recent earnings report. The closures are due to several factors, including slow sales, decreased foot traffic, and the impact of

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Promises: A Glimpse into Our Future?

The head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, isn't worried about AI taking over the world. In a lengthy blog post, he painted a vision where AI solves all our problems. From curing diseases to ending world hunger, Amodei believes AI can do it all. He thinks powerful AI, smarter than a Nobel Prize winner, wi

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