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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Mealtimes and Kids with Autism

Imagine trying to enjoy a meal while dealing with challenges like picking up food or accepting different tastes and smells. For a child with autism, mealtimes can be tough. In some cases, it's not just a matter of picky eating. It can be a big deal. Many kids on the spectrum struggle with feeding.

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Feb 09 2025FINANCE

Why Falling prices could be good for stocks -and watch out for Bitcoin

Tom Lee, who heads up a research team at a well known firm, recently made some surprising predictions. He reckons the profit taking that was seen last weekend is a smart time to invest more money in the world markets. He gave his thoughts on the recent sell-off in stocks due to the news of new tari

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Canada in Trump's Sights

The Canadian government was abuzz with whispers that US President Trump had Canada in his sights for annexation. This wasn't just idle gossip. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, disclosed this to a group of business leaders at a summit. He believed he was speaking privately, but his words were over

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Purchasing Parcel Power play

This is interesting. President Donald Trump decided to pause on slapping tariffs on small packages coming in from China. It is a wait and see strategy -- waiting for the government to get up to speed. Consider this. This about millions of these tiny bundles being shipped in everyday under the radar

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Microwell Magic: A Revolution in Protein Stability Testing

Protein stability is a big deal in biology. Scientists need to know how proteins behave when heated, but traditional methods can be slow and expensive. Enter the new kid on the block: a microplate-based approach to intrinsic differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). This method can test up to 384 sam

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Little Ones at Risk: When Breastfeeding Mums Lack Vitamin D

A lot of people don't realize that vitamin D deficiency is a big deal, especially for babies who are only breastfed, Breastfeeding is great, but if moms aren't getting enough vitamin D, their babies can have some serious issues. Babies who are born to mothers who are low on vitamin D can fa

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Feb 06 2025BUSINESS

Temu's Local Warehouses: Bypassing Tariffs with a Smarter Shipping Strategy

Temu, a Chinese-owned e-commerce site, has switched gears to show off more of its “local” warehoused products in the US. A recent move by the President did away with a useful loophole that helped the company dodge taxes and US customs. Temu is now emphasizing products from their own warehouses

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Feb 06 2025SPORTS

Fair Play: Keeping Women's Sports Safe and Equal

The U. S. president is taking action on an issue that’s been causing a stir – the issue of who gets to play in women's sports. The world of sports isn't just about getting out there and having fun. It is about opportunities, being treated fairly, and staying safe, too. So, why is it so important to

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

U. S. and China: Friends Again?

The U. S. Postal Service made a quick about-face, deciding to start accepting packages from China again, just a day after they said they wouldn't. This sudden change happened because of new tariffs and changes in trade rules. The U. S. government decided to add a 10% tariff on everything coming from

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Trade Wars: Lessons from the Past

Trade tensions are heating up, and history might not be on our side. The current president has started targeting foreign goods with high tariffs. China is retaliating, and there's talk of more trouble with Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Economists are worried because this reminds them of a dark time i

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