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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Should You Buy a PS5 Pro Now or Risk a Tariff Price Hike?

So, you're eyeing that shiny new PS5 Pro? But wait, President-elect Trump has plans for tariffs that could bump up the price. Should you grab one now, or is it smarter to hold off? Let's dive in. Trump’s tariffs could add an extra 20% to 60% to the cost of imported goods, making that shiny PS5 Pro

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

The Tariff Threat: What Trump's Plans Could Mean for the US Economy

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nation's economic future is uncertain. President-elect Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese goods. These moves could lead to "stagflation, " a nasty combination of slow

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Playful Insults: Who's Really Offended?

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to be having a bit of fun at Canada's expense. He kept calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the "governor" of Canada. This wasn't just a slip of the tongue. He did it even when talking about Canada's Finance Minister, Christie Freeland, who had recently left her

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Dec 17 2024OPINION

Protecting Kids Online: The Device-Level ID Solution

The internet has expanded into our lives at a rapid pace. But laws designed to protect kids online haven't kept up. Governments are now scrambling to catch up, passing laws that ban kids under 16 from social media and requiring age checks to access certain content. However, these laws focus on indi

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Actinium-225's Reactivity

Scientists performed a unique experiment to observe what happens when Actinium-225 comes into contact with hydrochloric acid. They repeated this experiment four times, ensuring they had precise results. One key method they utilized was liquid scintillation counting to track small radioactive particl

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Inquire Into Deputy's Arrest; No Crime Found

San Mateo County is buzzing again with controversy. The county's top prosecutor concluded that Carlos Tapia, a deputy accused of timecard fraud, did not commit a crime. Tapia surrendered to be booked on these charges last November. Sheriff Christina Corpus had consulted with District Attorney Stephe

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Steps Down Amid Political Turmoil

Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, is facing a big test in his political career. Chrystia Freeland, his long-time and powerful Finance Minister, has resigned. This has shocked the country and raised questions about Trudeau's future. Freeland said she and Trudeau had different views about a two

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Canada's Deputy PM Quits Over Trade Disagreement

In a sudden turn of events, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from her post on Monday. The reason? A disagreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to handle U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Freeland also resigned from her role as finance min

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Syria's Tel Rifaat: A Night of Quiet After Years of Fear

In the small town of Tel Rifaat, Syria, the skies were finally still after years of turmoil. Ali, a 48-year-old guard, sat by a wood stove at an old police post, watching over the northern entrance. He was cautious, using only his first name for safety. But this night was different; there were no bo

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

How Alternating Flow Directions Boost Large Biotherapeutic Purification

Purifying large biotherapeutic entities like viral coat proteins and mRNA is tougher than handling smaller products. These huge molecules struggle to reach binding sites in regular chromatographic media. However, size exclusion chromatography (SEC) offers a potential solution by isolating them in th

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