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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nothing’s New Phone 4a Pro: Slim, Bright, and Packed With Features

Nothing has rolled out its latest mid‑range model, the Phone 4a Pro. The company claims it is the thinnest all‑metal phone available, measuring just 7. 95 mm. The design is a departure from earlier A‑series devices, featuring an aluminum unibody and a clear camera module that replaces the bulky roun

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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

AI Helps Fight Bad Bacteria, but Money Still Holds Them Back

Artificial intelligence can now sift through millions of molecules in a few days, spotting potential new antibiotics that would have taken years to find. It can even spot clues in ancient DNA or design fresh compounds from scratch, giving scientists new tools to battle drug‑resistant bacteria. Bu

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Youth Voices Shape New Mental Health Apps

Mental health problems among kids and teens have climbed after the pandemic. Smartphones can help by offering quick support, but most apps ignore what people from lower‑income or ethnic minority groups really need. If their views aren’t included, the apps may be hard to use and could widen health ga

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Boss Resigns, New CEO on the Horizon

Mark Turco, who took over as chief executive of Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub in January 2025, will leave the post on March 11. He has accepted a CEO role at an unnamed medical‑device firm, stepping back into the private sector. The Hub’s new leader will inherit a bold plan and tight deadlines, as

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Mar 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Oprah, Friends and Folk‑Inspired Fashion at Paris Runway

The front row of a Chloé show in Paris was crowded with familiar faces, but the real headline was the designer’s message. Chemena Kamali used the venue to highlight “irregularities” and the human touch behind each garment. She wanted fashion to feel more like a memory than a machine, emphasizi

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Paths of Drinking: From Teens to Seniors

The study looks at how people’s drinking habits change from age 12 up to 65. It uses a statistical tool called Bayesian simulation and another called simulated annealing to figure out how likely it is that someone will move from one drinking level to another. The four levels are low, medium, h

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

A Legislator Steps Back to Follow Faith

Karen Whitsett, a state lawmaker from Detroit, announced she will not run for re‑election and will leave public office entirely. She said her choice is driven by spiritual conviction rather than politics. Whitsett wants to devote more time to religious study and ministry work. The representative ex

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

President Trump’s Neck Rash Explained by His Doctor

Dr. Sean Barbabella told CNN that the red mark on President Trump’s neck is a side effect of a common cream he is using as a preventative skin treatment. The doctor said the president has been applying the cream for one week, and the redness may linger for several weeks. He did not explain why the t

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Clean Water with Tiny Carbon Balls

Carbon quantum dots, or CQDs, are like tiny solar panels that can clean polluted water. They work because their surfaces can be tweaked, and they separate electric charges very well. Scientists have shown that these dots can break down nasty chemicals such as antibiotics, dyes, and phenols with high

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Nears $70, 000 as Oil Prices Rise Amid U. S. Airstrikes

Bitcoin is almost hitting the $70, 000 level even though oil prices are climbing because of U. S. airstrikes on Iran. Short‑term holders, who usually sell quickly when prices fall, are holding steady. After a sharp drop on Feb. 5–6, many people who bought near $89, 000 sold to exchanges at a loss

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