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Apr 07 2025CRYPTO

Big Bitcoin Buys On Hold

Strategy, a major player in the Bitcoin market, decided to sit out the buying game last week. This happened as the price of Bitcoin dropped below $87, 000. The company, known for its large Bitcoin holdings, did not make any purchases from March 31 to April 6. This move came after a week of wild pric

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Apr 06 2025EDUCATION

Boston's Brain Drain

Boston has long been a magnet for bright minds and cutting-edge research. The city's reputation as a hub for higher learning and innovation has drawn people from all over the globe. This influx of talent has fueled Boston's economy and made it a place where people want to live and work. The city's u

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

The GOP's Plan to Permanently Lock In Trump's Tax Cuts

The political landscape is shifting, and with it, the approach to tax cuts. In the past, Republican tax cuts were often temporary. This was due to strict budget rules in Washington that limited how much could be added to the federal deficit. The strategy was to implement tax cuts and hope that Democ

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Faces Tough Choices Over Budget and Taxes

In the early hours of a Saturday morning, the Senate, led by Republicans, gave a green light to a revised budget plan. This plan is a big deal for President Trump's plans for the country. The vote was close, with 51 senators voting yes and 48 voting no. This budget plan is about more than just numbe

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Apr 05 2025EDUCATION

The Naval Academy's Book Ban

The U. S. Naval Academy's Nimitz Library in Annapolis, Maryland, recently made headlines. The library removed 381 books. These books covered topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The removal happened in the first week of April. The decision came after a directive from the Defense S

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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Companies Navigate Trump's Trade Storm

The 2024 US election is looming, and with it, a wave of uncertainty for American businesses. At the heart of this storm is Donald Trump's trade war, which has left many companies scrambling to figure out their next move. The challenge is twofold: how to adapt to the president's tariffs without anger

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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

A Battle Against Time: Treating DLBCL in Uganda

In Uganda, people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) face a tougher fight than those in wealthier nations. The main reason is that they do not have the same access to treatments. One treatment that has shown to improve survival rates is a combination of rituximab and chemotherapy. Rituxim

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Political Tensions Threaten Medical Research Funding

Sixteen states, led by Democratic attorneys general, have taken legal action against the National Institutes of Health. They accuse the agency of intentionally delaying and disrupting medical research grants. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the future of scientific rese

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Apr 05 2025EDUCATION

Education Funding Fight: Supreme Court Sides with Trump

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. It allowed the Trump administration to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from teacher-training programs. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The court's decision was close, with a 5-4 split. C

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Legal Firms Stand Up to Trump's Executive Orders

In a notable move, Freshfields US became the sole top 20 law firm to back a legal challenge against Donald Trump's executive order. This order aimed to bar Perkins Coie from federal government business and properties. The legal brief, filed in a Washington DC federal court, gathered over 500 firms.

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