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May 01 2025FINANCE

The Tariff Tightrope: GM's Financial Dance

The CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra, started her quarterly letter to investors with a nod to President Trump. She thanked him for his backing of the U. S. auto industry. However, she later revealed a significant issue: the company expects to face a financial hit of $4 billion to $5 billion due to

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

The Shrinking Brain: Shrews' Secret to Surviving Winter

The Eurasian common shrew, Sorex araneus, is a small mammal that has a unique way of dealing with winter. Instead of hibernating or migrating, it shrinks its brain, skull, and most organs. Then, come spring, it grows back to its original size. This ability to change brain size is something that scie

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Brooklyn's New Mental Health Hub: A Fresh Approach to Family Care

In the heart of Brooklyn, a new mental health clinic has just opened its doors. This isn't just any clinic; it's the first of its kind for a company that's making waves in pediatric mental health care. The clinic is located at 32 Court St. and started seeing patients last Monday. It's part of a bigg

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Energy's Double Act in Red Algae

Red algae have a unique way of handling energy. They use light-harvesting proteins to capture energy from sunlight. This is not a new fact. What is new is the discovery that these proteins can also be activated by heat alone. This means that red algae can use two different forms of energy to pow

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May 01 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Weapon: How Guilt and Shame Trap Victims

The power of guilt and shame is often underestimated. These emotions can be used as tools to control and manipulate others. This is especially true in cases of intimate partner violence, where abusers use guilt and shame to trap their partners. This tactic is particularly prevalent among 2SLGBTQQIA+

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May 01 2025HEALTH

How Happy Are Patients With Their Doctors in Scotland?

The Scottish Government made big changes to how general practice works in 2018. They started a new contract for GPs. The goal was to make primary care better and fix health problems that weren't fair. But did these changes make patients happier? That's the big question. Before diving in, it's i

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

A New Deal in the Making: Ukraine's Mineral Resources and US Talks

Ukraine is on the brink of finalizing a significant agreement with the United States. This deal focuses on the management and utilization of Ukraine's rich mineral resources. The negotiations have been ongoing, with both sides working to iron out the details. But what's at stake here? Ukraine is ho

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Apr 30 2025CRIME

Body Fluids Unmasked: The Microbiome's Forensic Breakthrough

The world of forensics is buzzing with the potential of microbiome research. This isn't about gut health or probiotics. It's about using the unique mix of microbes living on and in our bodies to solve crimes. Think of it as a microscopic fingerprint, but one that can reveal more than just identity.

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Apr 30 2025HEALTH

Breathing Deep: How Slow Breathing Affects Your Body's Nervous System

Breathing is something we do all the time. It is a natural process. But did you know that breathing in a certain way can change how your body works? Slow breathing, known as resonance breathing, can have a big impact on your body's nerves and heart rate. This type of breathing can make your heart ra

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Apr 30 2025HEALTH

How Weight and Race Shape Views on Anorexia

People often have strong opinions about anorexia. They might think it only affects thin, white women. But is this true? A recent study looked into how weight and race affect how people see anorexia. They wanted to see if these factors change how severe people think the condition is. They also looked

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