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Jun 26 2025FINANCE

Pound Gets a Boost as Trump Shakes Up the Dollar

The British pound recently reached a near four-year high against the dollar. This happened because of some big news about the US Federal Reserve. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump might name a new head of the Federal Reserve sooner than expected. This news made the dollar weaker

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Gemini Update: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Google recently announced a change to its Gemini AI assistant on Android devices. Starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This update has sparked some confusion and concern among users. The initia

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

NASA's Leadership Under Fire: A Look at the Agency's Budget Crisis

NASA's top brass faced a tough crowd at a recent town hall meeting. The agency's acting administrator, Janet Petro, and other senior officials tried to reassure employees about proposed budget cuts and layoffs. But the mood was far from optimistic. Petro, along with Vanessa Wyche and Casey Swails,

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Beauty Standards: A Look at Virtual Facial Preferences

AI has been trying to figure out what makes a face attractive. Researchers used five different AI models to create images of what they think are "ideal" and "attractive" faces. They then measured these virtual faces to see if they match up with old-school beauty standards. Most of the faces generat

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Timing Can Boost Brain Power

Exercise is great for the body and mind, but how much and when you do it matters. The usual way to think about exercise is by looking at how often, how hard, how long, and what kind of activity you do. This is called the FITT principle. But there's more to it. Density is a new factor to consider. I

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Spotting Talaromycosis: New Tools for a Tough Fungus

Talaromycosis, a sneaky fungal infection common in Southeast Asia, has been a challenge to diagnose. The usual method, growing the fungus in a lab, takes too long and often misses the mark. But there's hope on the horizon. Scientists have been cooking up new ways to spot this tricky infection. They

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

When a Famous Donut Deal Ends

McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are calling it quits. The two big names in fast food and sweets teamed up last year, but it didn't work out like they hoped. Krispy Kreme donuts were sold at over 2, 400 McDonald's spots, but the numbers weren't adding up for both sides. McDonald's says they were selling

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Brainpower and Schooling Affect Mental Health

A big study looked at how smart someone is and how much school they had affects their mental health later in life. Researchers gathered data from over 272, 000 Norwegian men. When these men were around 18, they took intelligence tests. Then, when they were between 36 and 40, the researchers checked

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Mind-Body Link: How Spinal Injuries Might Affect Thinking

Spinal cord injuries, often caused by accidents or medical procedures, can lead to more than just movement and sensation problems. They might also impact how the brain works, causing swelling, pressure, and even thinking difficulties. Recent research suggests that widespread inflammation in the body

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Why Some People Who Use Drugs Are Ready to Change

People who inject drugs often face big hurdles when thinking about quitting. A recent study looked at what makes someone ready to change their drug use habits. Researchers talked to 472 people in Los Angeles and Denver between 2021 and 2022. They found that people were at different stages of readine

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