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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade War Expands: New Tariffs on Cars, Drugs, and Chips

Trump recently hinted at a major escalation in the trade war. He suggested that the U. S. might slap a 25% tariff on cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. This could potentially go even higher over the next year. The tariffs could start as early as April 2, but Trump didn't specify which countr

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Feb 19 2025BUSINESS

New Trade War Brewing: Trump's Plan to Slap Tariffs on Cars, Chips, and Drugs

Trump is planning to slap a 25% tariff on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals as early as April 2. This move comes after he already imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods and a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. He hinted that these new tariffs could go even higher over the next

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Feb 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turning Food Waste into Clean Water: The Science Behind It

Imagine turning food waste into clean water. This is not just a dream but a reality. Food waste is a big problem, but methane fermentation can help. This process creates a liquid that has lots of ammonium, which is hard to deal with. That's where partial nitrification (PN) comes in. It's a crucial s

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Feb 17 2025SCIENCE

Lighting Up the Cleanup: Bacteria's Hidden Talent

Photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) are known for their ability to clean up aquaculture waters by breaking down harmful substances like ammonia and nitrite. But here's a surprising twist: these bacteria can also tackle a much tougher challenge. They can degrade stubborn pharmaceutical residues, such as ci

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Feb 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Silk to the Rescue: A Green Solution to Pollution

Imagine this: a world where filters for cleaning our air and water are not just effective, but also eco-friendly. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, scientists have been working on making this dream a reality. They've discovered a way to use silk nanofibrils (SNFs) to create filters that can tackle b

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Feb 15 2025FINANCE

Chilly January Hits Retail Sales Hard

In January, U. S. retail sales took a nosedive. This wasn't just because of the cold weather, which kept many people indoors. The drop was also influenced by other factors. The Commerce Department reported a 0. 9% decrease in retail sales from December. This was a bigger drop than experts had predic

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Fatty Acids and Brain Health: A Surprising Connection

Fatty acids, specifically those that are not attached to other molecules, can be harmful to various organs in the body. These acids, known as non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs), have the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. This raises an important question: Can NEFAs affect cognitive decline o

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions: Europe's Economic Worries Deepen

Europe is facing a tough time right now. The economy is slowing down, and energy costs are high. This is all happening because of the war in Ukraine. But there's more to it. The United States has decided to impose tariffs on European goods. This is a big deal because it could make things even worse

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade War: A New Twist

Trump has a new plan to shake up global trade. He wants to hit back at countries that charge high tariffs on American goods. This means countries like Brazil, India, Japan, Canada, and the EU could face extra taxes on their exports to the US. Trump's idea is to make tariffs fair by matching what oth

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Feb 14 2025BUSINESS

U. S. and India eye $500 billion trade goal

The U. S. and India are setting ambitious trade goals. They aim to boost their trade to $500 billion by 2030. This is more than double their current trade volume. The leaders of both countries, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Washington. They discussed ways to make t

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