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May 08 2025SCIENCE

Who Gets Smarter from Anti-Bias Training?

Nowadays, it's clear that everyone makes mistakes when thinking. Even with all the new methods to help people think better, not everyone gets better at it. A recent study looked at why some people improve more than others. It turns out, how open-minded someone is might be more important than how

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May 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Emotions Through Brain Waves: The Power of Personal and Shared Patterns

The world of emotions is complex. It is hard to understand how we feel and why we feel that way. Scientists have been working on ways to read emotions through brain waves. This is done with a tool called EEG. EEG stands for Electroencephalography. It measures electrical activity in the brain.

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May 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Yoga: The Gender Gap and Pandemic Shifts

Yoga has become a popular way to stay fit and relax. But why do some people do it more often than others? And why do men and women have different experiences with it? A recent investigation looked into these questions. It also checked how the COVID-19 pandemic changed where and how often people

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May 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's New Hurdle: The Tariff Twist

The entertainment world was taken aback by a sudden announcement. A former president suggested slapping tariffs on movies made outside the U. S. This idea sparked a mix of bewilderment and anxiety among industry insiders. The initial proposal, shared on a social media platform, suggested taxing m

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May 04 2025RELIGION

The Unusual Gathering of Cardinals

The Vatican is buzzing with an unusual energy. The guesthouse is packed with cardinals from all over the world. Many of these cardinals have never met before. They are wearing name tags to help each other remember who is who. This is not the usual scene. The daily meetings have turned into quic

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May 04 2025BUSINESS

Shop Smart: How Tariffs Are Changing Your Shopping Habits

Retailers are urging shoppers to buy now before tariffs increase prices. This is a direct response to the trade war. Many brands are using this situation to their advantage. They are encouraging customers to stock up before prices go up. The trade war has caused a lot of uncertainty in the retail i

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May 03 2025BUSINESS

US Shoppers Face Higher Costs as China Packages Get Taxed

The United States has made a big change in how it handles small packages coming from China. Starting May 2, there is no longer a special rule that let these packages enter the country without extra taxes. This rule, called the de minimis exemption, used to let companies like Temu, Shein, and AliExpr

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May 03 2025FINANCE

The Billionaire's Take on Trade Wars and Berkshire's Future

The renowned investor Warren Buffett, CEO of the massive company Berkshire Hathaway, recently spoke out about the ongoing trade wars. He made it clear that he believes these trade disputes are a significant mistake, likening them to acts of war. Buffett emphasized that trade should be a tool for coo

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May 03 2025FINANCE

The Hidden Cost of Car Parts

Car owners in the United States are in for a surprise. Prices for new and used cars, as well as repair and insurance costs, are set to increase. Why? Because of new tariffs on imported car parts. These tariffs, which took effect recently, are part of a broader plan to boost domestic manufacturin

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May 02 2025FINANCE

Economic Shifts: Jobs, Tariffs, and Uncertainty

The economic landscape in April 2025 was a mix of stability and uncertainty. Despite a significant announcement about tariffs, the job market showed resilience. The U. S. added 177, 000 jobs, which was a slowdown from the previous month's 228, 000 but still strong. The unemployment rate stayed stead

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