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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

How Drugs Change Cancer Cell Metabolism

Drugs don't always stop cancer cells from growing, but they often mess with their metabolism. Scientists used a high-tech method, called metabolomics, to see how 1, 520 drugs affected 2, 269 potential metabolites in A549 lung cancer cells. Even though only 26% of the drugs slowed down cell growth, a

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Shake-Up: Chinese AI Startup Spooks U. S. Tech Giants

Imagine this: you're a big tech company in the U. S. , riding high on the AI wave. Then, out of nowhere, a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek shows off a chatbot that's as good as yours, but way cheaper. That's what happened, and it sent shockwaves through the U. S. stock market. Companies

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Jan 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mystery Solved: What Slowed Siberian Pines in 1700?

In the Western Sayan Mountains of Southern Siberia, scientists found something peculiar. The tree rings of Siberian pines (Pinus sibirica) suddenly shrank in size around 1700 CE. This wasn't just a small hiccup; it was a significant drop that lasted a decade. Tree rings often tell us about past temp

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Jan 25 2025CRIME

Oakland Murder Case: Jury Deadlocks, New Trial Ahead

In Oakland, a 34-year-old resident, Elijah Rucker, had his murder case declared a mistrial after five weeks of trial. Rucker was accused of killing 34-year-old Romell Wright over a debt, but the jury couldn't agree on a verdict. The incident happened on January 7th, around 8 a. m. , on the 1700 bloc

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

CNN’s Digital Shift: A New Era Begins

In a striking move, CNN recently revealed plans to lay off around 200 employees, largely from their TV division. This shift is part of a broader strategy to transition more heavily into digital operations. CEO Mark Thompson, formerly at The New York Times and BBC, is behind this change. He's been ta

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Chicago Media Undergoes Cutbacks: What's Next?

Chicago's media landscape is seeing significant changes. Chicago Public Media, the organization behind the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, is making some tough decisions to stay afloat. They recently announced voluntary buyouts for journalists at the Sun-Times and business employees at WBEZ. This move c

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Discovering New Ways to Fight Biliary Tract Cancer

Ever wondered why finding new medicines for biliary tract cancer is so hard? It's not just one disease, but a group of different tumors affecting the inside and outside of the liver's bile ducts, and even the gallbladder. Each type has its own genetic make-up, making it a real puzzle for scientists.

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Why the WNBA is Winning Hearts, While the NBA Struggles

Shaquille O'Neal thinks dunking will boost WNBA ratings. But former NBA champ John Salley has a different view. On the Really No Really podcast, Salley said the WNBA's popularity is rising because women's basketball focuses on fundamentals. Unlike the NBA, which is dealing with a viewership decline

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Jan 21 2025BUSINESS

Tesla’s Brand Value Drops: Here's Why

Tesla’s brand value took a big hit last year, falling by 26%, according to a recent analysis. This is the second year in a row that the electric car company has seen its brand value drop. Experts point to a few reasons for this decline. One is that Tesla's lineup of cars is getting older, and they h

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

What might happen next: Parsing Trump’s second term

Donald Trump’s second term as President, set to begin in 2025, promises to be eventful. With numerous plans and promises, Trump aims to leave a mark on the United States. However, his success depends on various factors. The new administration could face hurdles from within and outside, potentially a

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