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Sep 16 2024FINANCE

Will the Fed's Rate Cuts Deliver a 'Soft Landing' for the Economy?

The Federal Reserve is poised to make a big move this week: cutting its key interest rate from a two-decade peak. Will this be enough to deliver a "soft landing" for the economy, or is it just a quick fix? The economy is a complex beast, and predicting its future is like trying to shoot a moving ta

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

The Crypto Crisis: Coinbase's Worst Week of the Year and the Uncertain Future of the Industry

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has just experienced its worst week of the year, with the value of its shares plummeting by 20%. This decline is part of a broader trend in the crypto market, which has seen a significant downturn in recent weeks. What's behind this sudden drop in value? Is it a sign

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Sep 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Flappy Bird's Fowl Return: A Crypto Conundrum

The once-ubiquitous Flappy Bird, a game that captured the world's attention with its simplicity and addictive gameplay, is making a comeback. But, unfortunately, this revamp may be shrouded in controversy. The game's return has sparked concerns about its potential ties to the crypto industry. Before

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

The Hangover Conundrum: What Science Reveals About Aging and After-Party Aches

As we navigate the complexities of aging, one phenomenon that often accompanies this journey is the seemingly increasing severity of hangovers. But do we really know what drives this trend? The answer lies in a delicate dance of biological processes, and researchers are just starting to uncover the

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Sep 15 2024SCIENCE

Flavor in Space: Unraveling the Mystery of Dull Tastes on the ISS

As we blast off into space, our taste buds remain on Earth, vulnerable to the whims of our environment. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have long reported that their food tastes dull and flavorless, a phenomenon that food scientists are eager to understand. To uncover the secrets

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Will Procter & Gamble's Q4 Earnings Meet Expectations?

Procter & Gamble is set to release its fourth quarter earnings results, and investors are eagerly waiting to see if the company will meet its full-year guidance. The consensus EPS estimate is $1.37, flat year-over-year, while the consensus revenue estimate is $20.74 billion, a 0.7% increase from las

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Economy Cure and the VP Pick: A Critical Look

As President Biden returned from his Texas trip, he shared his vision for his legacy with reporters. In a surprising claim, he hopes to be remembered as the leader who "cured the economy." However, this statement raises more questions than answers. What does he mean by "cured the economy"? Has he ta

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Sep 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Foldable Fiasco: Google's Pixel 9 Pro's Weak Link

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, touted as the world's thinnest and most durable foldable smartphone by Google, has been put to the test. Unfortunately, its impressive hardware specifications come at a cost - a design flaw that makes it prone to cracking and breaking when bent in the wrong direction. The issue

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Economy on the Mend, But Inflation Stuck in Neutral

Imagine you're on a road trip, and your GPS tells you that you've finally reached your destination. But as you're celebrating, you realize that the GPS has been reading the wrong coordinates. That's roughly the situation with the US economy. The inflation rate has slowed down, but the underlying fac

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