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Nov 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Taiwan's Film Industry Adapts to Changing Audience Habits

Taiwan's film scene has seen some progress, but there's a big issue: people aren't into long movies anymore. Each Other Films, a company run by Jacqueline W. Liu and Tiffany Yu-Chia Chen, is trying to figure this out. The co-founders think the real problem is that people don't want to watch long st

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Nov 08 2025BUSINESS

Money Troubles: The Coming Storm in Chinese Families

China is facing a big problem. It's not just about getting richer. It's about getting older. This mix is causing a lot of worry. Soon, there will be a huge transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. But it won't be like the fancy dramas we see on TV. In China, many families are not super r

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Nov 08 2025SCIENCE

Sea Urchin Secrets: What Happens When They're Left Out?

Sea urchins are often enjoyed fresh, but what happens when they're left at room temperature? Scientists decided to find out by studying two types of sea urchins, Strongylocentrotus nudus and Strongylocentrotus intermedius. They kept them at a cozy 25°C (that's about 77°F) with some humidity for 48 h

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Nov 08 2025FINANCE

Ruger's Profit Takes a Hit: What's Behind the Decline?

Ruger, a well-known firearms manufacturer, recently reported a significant drop in its third-quarter profit. This decline was primarily driven by higher expenses, which have put a strain on the company's financial performance. The increase in costs has been a major factor in reducing Ruger's profita

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Nov 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Spaces Get a New Guardian in San Diego

San Diego's Tijuana River Valley Community Garden is getting a new caretaker. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, a nonprofit from National City, is stepping in to manage the garden. This change comes after the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County decided to leave due to hea

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

Youngest Ever: Cambridge Elects a New Voice

In a surprising turn of events, Cambridge has elected its youngest councilor ever. At just 24 years old, Al-Zubi has made history, breaking records set by her predecessor, Burhan Azeem. She is now the youngest person to hold this office, beating Azeem by a narrow margin of eight months. Al-Zubi's j

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Nov 08 2025SPORTS

Is Vancouver's Time with Quinn Hughes Running Out?

The Vancouver Canucks are in a tough spot. They're struggling this season, and it's not just a bad streak. They're not scoring or defending well. Their power play and penalty kill are both weak. The only bright spot is Kiefer Sherwood, who's scoring goals like crazy. But even that might not be enoug

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Nov 08 2025HEALTH

How Moms-to-Be See Their Past and Future Parenting

Pregnant women often think about their own upbringing. This is important because how they were raised can affect how they raise their own kids. Experts say that bad experiences in childhood can lead to problems later in life. These problems can even affect how people parent their own children. But

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Melania Trump's Mixed Reception at the Patriot Awards

At a recent event, Melania Trump received a Patriot of the Year Award. The audience, mostly made up of Trump supporters, seemed confused by her speech. She talked about breaking rules and being original. But many people didn't understand what she meant. This made some people laugh nervously. Melani

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

Stretching Smarts: How Different Techniques Affect Flexibility and Strength

Stretching is not just a warm-up routine. It's a science with different methods that can change how flexible you are and how strong you get. There are many ways to stretch, and each one has its own benefits and drawbacks. First, let's talk about static stretching. This is when you hold a stretch fo

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