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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

The G7 Summit's Divided Stance on Iran

The G7 summit in Canada's Rockies kicked off with a notable split among leaders. The main issue? A joint statement on the Israel-Iran conflict. European leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Friedrich Merz, and Britain's Keir Starmer, pushed for a consensus. They wanted to affirm Is

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Jun 17 2025FINANCE

Risky Business: The Power of Playing Offense in Finance

In the world of finance, taking risks is often seen as a dangerous game. However, one prominent figure argues that playing it safe can lead to bigger losses. This person believes that in times of market turmoil, investors should not shy away from taking calculated risks. Instead of hiding in so-call

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Jun 17 2025OPINION

The Tesla Dilemma: Why Elon Musk Might Be the Problem

Elon Musk's actions have sparked a lot of worry among investors. The CEO's political activities have led to a significant drop in Tesla's stock value. Many pension funds and institutional investors are now questioning the risks of investing in Tesla. The Lehigh County pension fund, for instance,

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Jun 16 2025SCIENCE

Knee Surgery: The Hidden Challenge of Cartilage Thickness

In the realm of knee replacement surgery, specifically total knee arthroplasty (TKA), there's a lot of talk about getting the alignment just right. Two popular methods are kinematic alignment (KA) and imageless computer-assisted surgery. Both of these methods usually add a standard 2 millimeters to

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Jun 16 2025HEALTH

How Your Home Turf Affects Kids' Health After Surgery

The neighborhood a child lives in can greatly affect their health, especially after surgery. This is particularly true for kids who have had a gastrostomy tube inserted. This tube helps with feeding, but it also means more hospital visits. Why? Because where a child lives can make a big difference i

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Jun 15 2025HEALTH

Uncovering the Root Causes of Female Genital Mutilation in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, a harmful tradition persists that affects many young girls. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting or circumcision, is a practice that involves removing parts of a girl's genitalia. This is done for cultural, not medical, reasons. It is a deeply rooted pra

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Jun 15 2025SCIENCE

How Rigid and Symmetrical Molecules Help Detect Harmful Gases

Mid-infrared laser absorption spectroscopy (LAS) is a powerful tool for identifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air. This method uses a special laser that operates in the 9-10 micrometer range. It can detect over 40 different VOCs with remarkable precision. The laser can pick up tiny de

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

How IVF is Changing the Gender Mix of Twins

The world of fertility treatments has seen a big change with in vitro fertilization (IVF). This method has made it possible for more people to have children. However, it has also led to some unexpected results. One of these is the rise in the number of twins. This is because IVF often involves putti

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Kids in the Hot Seat: How Heatwaves Affect Youngsters' Health in Ontario

The planet is heating up, and with it, the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events are on the rise. These scorching periods are known to cause a variety of health issues. Children, with their unique physiology and activity levels, are thought to be more vulnerable to these health risks. Howev

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Jun 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Magic of Changing Roles

Acting is often seen as a fun job. But it is also hard work. It takes a lot of effort to become different people. One person showed this skill well. They didn't stick to one type of role or show. Instead, they took on many different characters in popular TV series. This ability to adapt is what can

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