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Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Truck's Narrow Escape: When a Bridge Vanished

In China's Guizhou province, a routine drive turned into a harrowing ordeal when a bridge collapsed under a truck. The incident, captured on video, showed the truck dangling precariously in mid-air after a landslide struck the Xiamen–Chengdu Expressway in Zunyi city. The driver, You Guochun, describ

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Decoding the Silent Conductors of Our Genes

Ever wondered why some genes are active in certain tissues but not others? Or why they behave differently in sickness compared to health? The answer might lie in the promoters, the gene's silent conductors. Promoters are like the gene's personal managers. They decide when and where a gene should be

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Jun 26 2025FINANCE

Crypto's Big Move into U. S. Home Loans

The U. S. is making a bold move in the world of home loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two big names in the mortgage game, will now consider cryptocurrencies as assets when they check if someone can afford a home loan. This is a pretty big deal because it shows that digital money is becoming more a

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Jun 26 2025CELEBRITIES

The Mystery of Kristina Khorram: A Key Figure in the Combs Trial

Kristina Khorram, once the trusted right-hand of Sean Combs, has become a central figure in his ongoing trial, even though she hasn't been seen in public for over a year. Prosecutors didn't call her to testify, and neither did the defense. This has left many wondering what role she really played in

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Boats and Brave Voyagers: Crossing the Kuroshio Current

A long time ago, people lived on the Ryukyu Islands near Japan. No one knows how they got there. The trip was tough because of a super strong ocean current called the Kuroshio Current. To figure it out, scientists built a boat like the ones from that time and tried the journey themselves. They used

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI and Books: A Legal Showdown

A recent court case has put the spotlight on how tech giants use books to train their AI models. A group of authors, including Sarah Silverman, sued Meta, claiming the company used their books without permission. But a federal judge ruled in Meta's favor, saying the company's use of the books was "f

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Cost of Pushing Limits: Rowing and Heart Health

Heart troubles can pop up in athletes who push themselves too hard. A recent study dug into why former top-level rowers might face a higher chance of a heart rhythm issue called atrial fibrillation (AF). The big question: is it the intense training or something in their genes? Rowing is no joke. It

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Healthy Living: What Malaysians Think on Social Media

Malaysia is seeing more people with long-term health issues. These problems can be avoided or controlled by making better choices. This includes not smoking, drinking less alcohol, eating well, and staying active. Social media is now a big part of sharing health tips. Doctors and health workers are

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Brands in America with Chinese Roots

In the U. S. , many tech brands are household names, but not all are American. Some are owned by Chinese companies, and this might surprise you. Think about the gadgets you use every day. Your phone, laptop, or even the games you play could be from a brand that's Chinese-owned. This isn't just abou

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Jun 26 2025EDUCATION

MIT Faces Legal Action Over Campus Antisemitism

A lawsuit has been filed against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by a former student and an instructor. They claim the university did not take action against antisemitism on campus after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel. The instructor, Lior Alon, and the former student,

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