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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Helping Local Businesses Bounce Back: A Look at Baton Rouge

Small and big businesses in Baton Rouge have been closed due to the recent snow and ice, but now that the weather is getting better, they're getting back to work. Mia Monet from 2une In visited SoLou, a local restaurant, to chat about how businesses are recovering and getting ready for Winter Restau

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Chinese Cabbage's Secret Weapon: The BrUFO Gene Against Clubroot Disease

Chinese cabbage is a staple vegetable in China, but it faces a significant threat from clubroot disease, caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae (P. brassicae). This disease drastically reduces the crop's yield and quality. Previous studies have shown that the BrUFO gene in Chinese cabbage p

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Marco Rubio's First Trip: A Closer Look at Latin America

Marco Rubio, the new Secretary of State, is set to embark on his first international trip. His journey will take him through several Latin American countries, including Panama. Panama, a close ally of the U. S. , is facing some controversy due to President Trump's statements about the Panama Canal.

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Beating Biologic Resistance: A New Nanovaccine Approach

Imagine you're taking medicine that your body refuses to accept because it mistakenly thinks it's an invader. This is a big problem in biologic therapies, where medicines like enzymes and gene therapies can trigger unwanted immune responses, making them less effective. Scientists are tackling this i

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Warner Bros. Games

Warner Bros. Games is undergoing a big shake-up. David Haddad, the head of the division for over a decade, is stepping down. He's not leaving right away, though. Haddad will stay for the next three months to help find his replacement and make sure things run smoothly. The company wants to minimize a

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Is NOVA Good for Sustainable Diets? Exploring 15 Years of Research

It's been around 15 years since the introduction of the NOVA food-processing classification. Originally designed to pinpoint ultra-processed foods linked to noncommunicable diseases, NOVA has a broader scope that aligns with sustainable nutrition. But how well does NOVA fit with other indicators of

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

How a Lost USB Drive Led to a Multi-Billion Dollar Company

Ever lost important files? Drew Houston, now 41, faced this problem repeatedly as a student at MIT. He found himself constantly misplacing USB drives with crucial data. Frustrated, he decided to create a solution for himself in 2007 — a cloud storage platform. Little did he know, this personal proje

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

American Airlines' Q1 Expectations: A Mixed Bag

American Airlines recently announced its first-quarter earnings outlook, and it’s not what Wall Street was hoping for. The airline expects a bigger loss than expected, with a forecast of 20 to 40 cents per share, which is quite a bit more than the 4 cents analysts were bracing for. The reason? Lower

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Jan 23 2025LIFESTYLE

Thailand Embraces LGBTQ+ Marriage After Long Wait

Imagine this: A couple in Thailand, Rungtiwa and Phanlavee, tried to get married 12 years ago on Valentine's Day. They were dressed beautifully, with Rungtiwa in a white dress and Phanlavee in a black tuxedo. But when they showed their IDs, they were rejected. Why? Because they were both women, and

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Why Everyone's Talking About the Dassault Falcon 6X

The Dassault Falcon 6X is a buzzworthy business jet that's been turning heads since its introduction in late 2023. This French-made marvel, a stretched version of the Falcon 5X, entered service after a few hiccups with its initial engine choice. But with its new Pratt & Whitney engines, it's ready t

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