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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Are US Airline Leaders Hopeful About Trump's Return?

Some US airline CEOs are looking at the future with Donald Trump's presidency with optimism. Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines CEO, said Trump's administration might bring a "breath of fresh air" by relaxing regulations. During his campaign, Trump pledged to cut back on what he sees as excessive regulatio

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Nov 21 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Climb: A Bump Ahead?

Bitcoin is zooming towards $100, 000, but don't expect it to fly there forever without a hiccup, warns Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital. The crypto king was trading near $97, 000 on Thursday, after hitting an all-time high of almost $98, 400. Novogratz thinks this milestone was bound to happ

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Quitting Smoking with a Smartwatch: A New Way to Stay on Track

Quitting smoking is tough, and many people struggle to stay smoke-free after they've made a quit attempt. This is where technology steps in. Researchers have come up with a smartwatch that can detect when you're about to light up and sends you helpful reminders to stay strong. The idea is to catch y

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

App Helps AF Patients Track Edoxaban Treatment

Ever felt like your medicine isn't working as well as it should? For folks with atrial fibrillation (AF), taking their oral anticoagulant, Edoxaban, just right is super important to keep strokes away. A smartphone app called ADHERE is now being tested to help patients stay on track with their meds.

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Meet Caleb Martin: The NBA Star With Roots in Resilience

Caleb Martin, a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, is known for his fierce play on the court. But his story isn't just about his basketball skills. Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he's biracial—his dad is African American, and his mom, Jenny Bennett, is white. Not much is publicly known abou

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Ramadan Fasting and Its Effects on Longevity and Metabolism in Rats

Ever wondered how fasting during Ramadan affects your body? Scientists decided to find out by studying rats. They split 48 male Wistar rats into two groups: those on a standard diet and those on a high-fat diet. After 12 weeks, they introduced Ramadan-style fasting — eating only from dawn to dusk —

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Nov 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

Turning Textbooks into Viral Videos: The Brainrot Study Craze

Ever heard of “PDF to Brainrot” tools? They're the latest study trend inspired by TikTok, where AI reads your textbooks over relaxing or gameplay videos. Imagine listening to a robot voice narrate your history textbook while watching someone play Minecraft. Sounds weird, right? Well, it's become a t

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Walmart and Target: A Tale of Two Retail Giants

Walmart and Target, two of America's biggest retailers, recently reported their earnings, and the results couldn't be more different. Target's stock hit a low not seen in a year after missing its earnings forecast by a large margin. The company blamed higher costs due to a port strike last October a

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Metal Levels in Marine Stingrays: A Closer Look at Johor Waters

Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of Johor Waters when it comes to marine life? A recent study took a deep dive into the heavy metal levels of stingrays from Pontian, Muar, and Batu Pahat. These metals, like copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, can build up in the r

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Oil in the Cold: Arctic Spills and What We Know

Canada's Arctic, a region of diverse ecosystems, is facing a new challenge: increased marine traffic. This boosts the risk of oil spills, which are particularly tough to handle in the Arctic's harsh conditions. What happens when oil spills in extreme cold? It behaves differently, interacts uniquely

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