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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Rail Traffic Takes a Summer Dip: What's Going On?

Rail traffic in the U. S. has been a mixed bag lately. While some goods are moving more than before, others are seeing a slowdown. This is especially true for intermodal transport, which involves moving goods in containers by rail. The numbers show that intermodal traffic has taken a hit, likely bec

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia's New RTX 5050: A Budget-Friendly GPU with a Catch

Nvidia has rolled out its latest GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs, designed for both desktops and laptops. These new graphics cards come with support for ray tracing and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. The desktop version of the RTX 5050 starts at $249 and features 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which is a bit outdate

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

How Ready Are Health Workers to Help Pregnant Women Facing Abuse?

Health workers in the Western Pacific Region face a big challenge. They need to be ready to help pregnant women who are being hurt by their partners. This is a serious problem that affects many people. It's not just a personal issue; it's a big public health concern. The harm caused by this abuse is

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Foldable Future: A Slimmer, Larger Vision

Samsung is gearing up to release a new foldable phone. A video has emerged showing a dummy model of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This video reveals some interesting changes that Samsung is making to its foldable design. The Z Fold 7 is rumored to be slimmer and larger than its predecessor, the Z Fold 6.

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Jun 19 2025WEATHER

Stormy Skies Ahead for Mexico's Pacific Coast

Hurricane Erick has quickly grown into a powerful Category 3 storm. It is heading towards the southern coast of Mexico. This storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous flooding. The storm is moving northwest at a speed of 9 miles per hour. It is currently about 55 miles south

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Jun 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's New China-Focused GPU: The RTX 5090 DD

NVIDIA is planning to release a new graphics card tailored for the Chinese market. The upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 DD is designed to meet specific export rules. This isn't NVIDIA's first attempt at creating a China-specific GPU. The GeForce RTX 5090 D was launched earlier but had to be pulled due t

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Jun 19 2025POLITICS

New Zealand's Funding Freeze: A Pacific Power Play

The Cook Islands, a small Pacific nation, has found itself in a financial bind. New Zealand, its biggest financial backer, has put a hold on millions of dollars in funding. Why? Because of the Cook Islands' recent deals with China. This isn't just about money. It's about trust, security, and the com

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Jun 19 2025POLITICS

China's Navy: New Ships, New Reach

China's naval forces are making waves, literally. They've been flexing their muscles in the Pacific, showing off their newest aircraft carriers and testing advanced tech. It's a clear message: China is a force to be reckoned with at sea. The Shandong, Fujian, and Liaoning carriers have been busy. T

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Jun 19 2025HEALTH

Veterans in the Pacific: Unseen Struggles with Suicidal Thoughts

The Pacific Islands are home to many U. S. Veterans, and sadly, these regions see high suicide rates. A recent study looked into the prevalence of suicidal ideation and non-fatal self-directed violence among Veterans living in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. The study also

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Jun 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Railroad Tech: How Union Pacific is Boosting Efficiency

Union Pacific is making big moves with technology. They are focusing on safety, service, and making operations better. This is all part of their plan to give customers real-time information, which is now expected by everyone. The company is using something called APIs. These APIs let different softw

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