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Mar 31 2025FINANCE

Global Markets Shaken by Trade Uncertainty

The world's stock markets took a hit on a Monday, as investors prepared for a bumpy week ahead. The reason? More tariffs were expected from the U. S. president, targeting major trading partners. The S&P 500 dropped by more than 1% at the opening bell, adding to its recent losses. This decline has p

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Bangkok's Shaky Skyscrapers: Lessons from a Collapsed Tower

A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok crumbled during a recent earthquake. This event has sparked a critical review of the city's construction safety rules. The 30-story State Audit Office building, near the bustling Chatuchak Market, is now a pile of rubble. Rescue efforts are underway

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Frontline Workers' Views on Spotting Family Violence During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has made things tough for everyone, but it's been especially hard for those dealing with domestic and family violence (DFV). In Australia, nearly one in four women face this issue at some point in their lives. Emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals are crucial for spot

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Mar 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Climate Shifts Impact Bee-Friendly Crops

The delicate dance between plants and pollinators, particularly bees, is crucial for many crops. This relationship can be thrown off balance by extreme weather events driven by climate change. These events can alter how much nectar plants produce, affecting the bees that rely on it. So, what happens

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Mar 31 2025SCIENCE

How Temperature Shifts Affect Mosquito Populations

Understanding how temperature impacts mosquito populations is crucial. Mosquitoes spread many diseases through their bites, making them a big health concern, especially in warmer parts of the world. Climate change is making this issue even more pressing. Researchers have looked into how temperature

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Mar 31 2025OPINION

How Sports Can Shape or Break Young Minds

The character Jamie Miller from the show "Adolescence" has sparked a lot of talk about young men feeling alone and angry. Jamie's story is a tough one. He got caught up in some really bad stuff online and ended up doing something terrible. This has made people, including the UK Prime Minister, think

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Mar 31 2025CRIME

A Small Plane's Fatal Descent

A small plane's tragic end in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, has left one person dead. The single-engine aircraft crashed into a home on Saturday, raising questions about what went wrong. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now leading the investigation, focusing on various factors that co

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Mar 31 2025WEATHER

Stormy Sunday: Midwest and South Braced for Severe Weather

The Midwest and South were on high alert for severe weather on Sunday. A massive storm system had already caused significant damage over the weekend, with over 50 reports of damaging winds and hail across the Plains. Oklahoma saw hailstones as large as 3 inches in Amber. The National Weather Service

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Mar 31 2025BUSINESS

A New Era in Memory Tech: SK hynix Takes the Lead

SK hynix has just wrapped up a massive deal with Intel. They've paid $8. 85 billion to take over Intel's NAND flash memory business. This isn't a small move. It's a game-changer in the tech world. The journey started a few years back. In 2020, SK hynix began buying pieces of Intel's NAND business.

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Mar 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Wait for GTA 6: Why the Silence?

The gaming world is buzzing with excitement over Grand Theft Auto 6, but Rockstar Games has been unusually quiet since the first trailer dropped. This isn't just a classic Rockstar move; it's a strategic decision by their parent company, Take-Two. They want to keep the hype alive until the game is a

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