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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Iran's Money Woes Deepen

The Iranian rial has hit a new low, with one U. S. dollar now worth over a million rials. This drop happened as the country returned to work after a holiday. The exchange rate had already been falling during the Persian New Year, but it fell even further when trading resumed. In Tehran, some traders

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Breathing Easy: The Effects of Stopping CPAP Therapy

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious condition that affects many people. It can lead to a variety of health issues. One of the most effective treatments for moderate to severe OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. It involves wearing a mask that delivers a steady stream

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Mar 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Astronauts Stuck in Space Stand by Boeing's Capsule

Two astronauts have been stranded in space for almost nine months. Their journey was supposed to be a short trip, but technical issues with their spacecraft extended their stay. Butch Wilmore, one of the astronauts, spoke up about the situation. He chose not to blame anyone for the delay. Instead,

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Bangkok's Shaky Skyscrapers: Lessons from a Collapsed Tower

A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok crumbled during a recent earthquake. This event has sparked a critical review of the city's construction safety rules. The 30-story State Audit Office building, near the bustling Chatuchak Market, is now a pile of rubble. Rescue efforts are underway

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Mar 31 2025SCIENCE

Pepper Plants' Secret Weapon Against Deadly Blight

Pepper plants face a serious threat from Phytophthora blight. This nasty disease is caused by Phytophthora capsici. It's a soil-borne menace that can wipe out entire pepper crops. Scientists are on a mission to understand how pepper plants fight back. They want to pinpoint the key genes that help pe

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Mar 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bangkok's Collapsed Skyscraper: A Race Against Time

In the heart of Bangkok, a grim scene unfolds as rescue teams rush to find survivors in the ruins of a 30-story building. The structure, once a symbol of progress, now lies in ruins, a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability. The collapse was triggered by a powerful earthquake that struck centra

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Mar 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Napster: The Music Giant's New Chapter

The music industry has seen a major shift, with Napster, once a symbol of music piracy, now owned by tech company Infinite Reality. This acquisition, valued at $207 million, aims to transform Napster into a social-first music platform. This isn't the first time Napster has been bought. The brand has

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Mar 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps Timeline Data Vanishes: What Happened?

Google Maps users have been in an uproar. They have been discussing that their Timeline data has vanished. This is the app’s historical record of where they’ve been. Now, Google has admitted that it accidentally deleted this data. There is a catch. If you weren’t using Google’s cloud backups, y

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

How a Simple Pill Could Change the Game for Heart Failure Patients

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a serious condition. It often goes untreated due to doctors not prescribing the right meds and patients not taking them as directed. Four specific drugs are recommended for these patients. However, getting patients to stick to this regimen is a

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts Return After Nine Months in Space

Four space travelers are on their way back to Earth after spending nearly a year in orbit. The crew includes NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were originally supposed to return much sooner. They are joined by Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, who launched in September. The group

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