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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Vaccines, Politics, and Climate: A Week in Review

The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking debate. The agency now says a link cannot be ruled out, a shift from its previous position. This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's views on vaccine dangers. However, CDC scientists insist no changes were made to their website. The Department of Health and Human Services remains...

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

A Smart Scaffold to Help Fix Heart Valves in Diabetics

Scientists have created a clever tool to help repair heart valves in people with diabetes. This tool is a special kind of scaffold that mimics how the body naturally heals itself. The scaffold is made with tiny particles of iridium and ruthenium, which work together to balance out harmful chemicals in the body. When someone has diabetes, their body doesn't heal as w...

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Nov 21 2025SPORTS

Week 12 NFL: Smart Picks for Big Wins

The NFL season is heating up, and Week 12 brings some exciting matchups. Let's dive into the details to help you make smarter bets and fantasy football choices. First, let's talk about how to use this info. It's not just about picking players based on who's playing who. It's about looking at how teams defend, how often they blitz, and how individual players match up...

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Nov 21 2025CRYPTO

Altcoins Shine as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Lose Steam

In a surprising twist, Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are attracting investors, even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs face significant outflows. This shift suggests a growing interest in alternative cryptocurrencies. The new Solana and XRP ETFs have not seen a single day of outflows since their launch, according to data from SoSoValu...

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Nov 21 2025FINANCE

YWO's New Partner Program: Earning Made Easy

YWO, a tech company based in Gauteng, South Africa, has introduced a new Introducing Broker (IB) Partner Program. This program aims to make earning money simpler and more transparent. Many IBs struggle with confusing rules and slow payments. YWO's new program offers clear revenue-sharing and quick access to earnings. The program has three main features. First, commi...

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Nov 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Smuggling Ring: U. S. Cracks Down on Illegal GPU Exports to China

In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The suspects are accused of attempting to bypass U. S. export controls ...

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

Tech Firms Get a Boost from New Investment Partner

A new player has entered the tech scene, aiming to give services companies a leg up. Targhee Capital, based in sunny Newport Beach, is here to help tech firms grow and stay competitive in a tough market. The tech world is changing fast. Companies are under pressure to keep up with new tech, grow their operations, and stand out from the crowd. Targhee Capital steps i...

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Nov 21 2025EDUCATION

What If We Didn't Have an Education Department?

The Education Department is a big deal in the U. S. It's the main group that handles education policies and helps schools get money. But what if it disappeared? That's a big question. First, let's think about what the Education Department does. It gives out money to schools, makes rules for education, and keeps an eye on how well schools are doing. It's like the bos...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Pope Leo Receives U. S. Senate Resolution on Minnesota School Shooting

In a recent event at the Vatican, Pope Leo was handed a copy of a U. S. Senate resolution. This resolution honored the victims of a tragic shooting that took place at a Catholic school in Minnesota. The senator who presented it was Amy Klobuchar, one of the resolution's co-sponsors. The shooting happened on August 27. A gunman fired through the stained-glass windows...

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

How a Founder Turned Failure into a $2 Billion Success Story

Starting a business is tough, and sometimes, things don't go as planned. Francis Pedraza knows this well. His first startup didn't work out because it didn't have a clear business model. Even with big-name investors and a lot of hard work, the company couldn't find its way. But Pedraza didn't give up. He learned from his mistakes and used that knowledge to build two ...

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