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Jan 03 2025CRIME

Crypto Scammer Do Kwon Fights US Fraud Charges

Do Kwon, a young South Korean entrepreneur, recently faced court in the United States. He's the guy behind Terraform Labs, the company that created two cryptocurrencies, TerraUSD and Luna, which lost a staggering $40 billion in 2022. Kwon was extradited from Montenegro to the U. S. this week and ple

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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Life Science AI: How Apheris Keeps Data Safe and Secure

Have you ever wondered why so much health data goes unused? It's mainly because of privacy issues and rules around data protection. This is where Apheris comes in. Founded by German entrepreneur Robin Röhm, this startup is tackling the problem of using AI in life science and pharmaceuticals. You se

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Jan 03 2025FINANCE

Taxes and Trade: A Pacific Island Shift

From 2010 to 2021, a bunch of Pacific Island countries saw changes in their taxes. We looked at how less trade rules affected tax money from trade. As these islands got more open to trade, they collected less money from trade taxes and direct income taxes. Interestingly, they started collecting more

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Why Americans Are Loving Butter and Cheese More Than Ever

It's no secret that Americans are eating more butter and cheese than they have in decades. In 2023, the average person gobbled up 6½ pounds of butter and over 40 pounds of cheese, shattering 50-year records. While health experts suggest cutting back on saturated fats, taste and price often win out.

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Cannabis: Health Boost or Harmful Hype?

You've probably seen cannabis in movies, on social media, or maybe even at your local coffee shop. With many places making it legal, it's become a hot topic for teens and young adults. But is it good for your health or not? Let's find out. Cannabis comes from a plant called Cannabis sativa. Inside

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Jan 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Spider-Man Star Tom Holland: Why He Avoids Stealing Zendaya’s Spotlight

Tom Holland, known for his role in the “Spider-Man” films, prefers to skip red carpet events for his girlfriend Zendaya’s movie premieres. He believes that the focus should be solely on her, not both of them as a couple. In a recent interview with Men’s Health, Holland explained, “It’s her big momen

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Exercising Your Mind: How Strength Training Helps Elders with Memory Loss

Older people with mild memory decline, known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often face a higher risk of developing dementia. Non-medical approaches like physical activity can really help. But what about resistance training? This study checked out its impact on brain health and memory in older a

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Power of Thin: Using 2D Materials for Smart Computing

Imagine computers that work like our brains, using far less energy than the silicon chips we currently rely on. This is where brain-inspired computing steps in, aiming to solve big problems in security and healthcare. The challenge lies in finding materials that can imitate biological functions with

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

CES 2025: Tech Trends to Watch This January

Get ready for the biggest tech event of the year! CES 2025 is happening in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10. This year, we're expecting to see some amazing new gadgets and ideas. There will be press conferences on January 6 where big companies like Samsung and Sony will show off their latest products.

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Coco Gauff's Relaxed Start to 2025

Coco Gauff, bouncing back from a tough 2024, kicked off 2025 with a bang at the United Cup. She and her teammate Taylor Fritz secured a spot in the semifinals with some solid wins. Gauff beat Zhang Shuai 7-6 (4), 6-2 and Fritz clinched a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Zhang Zhizhen. Gauff loves the team spir

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