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May 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Powering Up: The Future of Electricity Transformers

A fresh company has burst onto the scene, aiming to revolutionize how electricity flows through the grid. Heron Power, a startup headed by a former Tesla executive, has just secured a substantial $38 million in funding. This financial boost is earmarked for developing solid-state transformers, a cut

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May 30 2025POLITICS

A Week of Surprises: From Visa Changes to Weather Warnings

A new visa option is on the horizon for those looking to move to the United States. This new "gold card" will replace the existing EB-5 program, which offers green cards to investors. The catch? It will cost a hefty 5 million dollars. This move is part of a broader trend of making immigration more e

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May 30 2025CRYPTO

The Future of Crypto Browsing: Donut Labs' Big Bet

There is a new player in the crypto world. Donut Labs has just secured $7 million in a pre-seed round. This money comes from a mix of well-known investors. Hongshan, BITKRAFT, and HackVC are leading the charge. Sky9 Ventures, Matrix Partners, Makers Fund, Altos, Orthogonal Ventures, Vessel Ventures,

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May 29 2025HEALTH

How Breathing Bad Air Affects Your Kidneys

Air pollution is a big deal. It's not just about smoggy skies and bad smells. It's about how it messes with our health, especially our kidneys. This is what a large study in China found out. They tracked over 5, 000 people to see how air pollution affects kidney function over time. They looked at fi

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Boston's Big Spenders: The Battle for Mayor Heats Up

The race for Boston's mayoral seat is heating up, with a significant chunk of money pouring in from a group called "Your City, Your Future. " This group, backing Josh Kraft, has decided to spend an extra $989, 000 on ads. This brings their total spending on negative ads against the current mayor, Mi

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May 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fuel Cells: The Power of Tiny Layers

Fuel cells are a big deal in the world of clean energy. They convert chemical energy into electrical energy. One type, called thin-film solid oxide fuel cells, has been getting a lot of attention. These cells have a special layer called the anode functional layer. This layer is super important for t

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May 29 2025HEALTH

Museum Workers Breathe In More Than Art

Museums are full of history, but they also hide tiny, invisible threats. Staff in a historical museum started noticing issues with their breathing. This led to a study to figure out what was in the air they were breathing in every day. The study looked at three different workdays. Scientists used s

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May 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of AI in Business: A Global Perspective

AI is transforming the business world, and Chinese companies are at the forefront of this revolution. Jerry Ye, a Caltech graduate, returned to China in 2017 to establish Whale, a global AI company. Whale specializes in AI software and hardware for retailers, boasting clients like Starbucks, Xiaomi,

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Money Fight: The Battle for Campaign Cash

The mayor of New York City is in a legal battle with the city's Campaign Finance Board. The issue? The board has refused to give the mayor $3. 4 million in matching funds for his reelection campaign. The mayor's team argues that the board's decision is unfair and based on a dismissed federal indictm

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May 28 2025HEALTH

How Does Cannabis Affect Your Blood Vessels?

Cannabis is becoming more common. More people are using it for fun or for health reasons. But what does it do to our bodies? A study called CANDIDE looks at how cannabis affects blood vessels. Endothelial dysfunction is a big word. It means the lining of blood vessels isn't working right. This

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