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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Metal Tariffs Hurt U. S. Defense Industry: What Investors Think

In 2018, President Trump shocked the world by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from many countries. This decision was made under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows the President to protect national security by controlling imports. Given that the defense industry is one of the

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Biotech Boss Asks Governor for Help in Uncertain Times

Chris Viehbacher, the CEO of Biogen, had a message for Governor Maura Healey at a recent event hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He was worried about the changes happening in Washington and how they might affect his business. Viehbacher pointed out that his company faces lots of

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ninja Gaiden 4 Unveiled: A New Challenge Awaits!

Get ready, gamers! The Xbox Developer_Direct event this morning had some big surprises. One of the most exciting announcements was the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4. This game, set to release in Fall 2025, follows the adventures of Ryu Hayabusa, the famous ninja from the Dragon Clan. Known for its tough-

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Boosting Kidney Health: The Promise of Nicotinamide Riboside and CoQ10

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a sneaky condition that quietly damages your kidneys over time. Mitochondria, the tiny energy factories in our cells, can go haywire in CKD, leading to oxidative stress and inflammation. Some researchers thought, "What if we can fix these factories? " So, they tested

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

CNN's Big Change: Layoffs and a Digital Push

CNN is shaking things up. It's letting go of about 200 people, which is about 6% of its workforce. But there's a silver lining. The network is pouring $70 million into its digital future. They're planning a new streaming service and want to grow their digital business. This is a big deal because peo

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Heart Surgery's Unexpected Focus: The Kidneys

When you have heart surgery, your kidneys might not work as well as they should right after the operation. This is called acute kidney injury, and it's a problem doctors are still trying to fully understand. You see, there's no special medicine just for this issue yet. Scientists are exploring a tin

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Manganese: The Hidden Culprit in Parkinsonism

Ever heard of manganese? It's a metal that our body needs in small doses, but an overdose can cause big trouble. Overexposure to manganese can lead to brain damage, making it behave like Parkinson's disease. Astrocytes, which are like assistants in the brain, are supposed to clean up a protein calle

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Galaxy S25: AI Power and More

At the recent Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung unveiled its latest smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S25 series. This includes the S25, S25+, and the top-tier S25 Ultra. The phones come with a few new features and a slight redesign, but the real star is Samsung’s new integrated AI platform. The AI can per

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk Questions Trump's $500 Billion AI Project Funding

Elon Musk, often referred to as Trump's "First Buddy, " recently cast doubt on the $500 billion AI project announced by the former president. Musk claimed that the backers of the project, including SoftBank, don't actually have the money they claim to have. "SoftBank has well under $10 billion secur

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Andøya Aims to Be a Hotspot for Satellite Launches

In a significant move, the United States and Norway have inked a deal that allows American space hardware to be exported to Norway for launches. This agreement, called the Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), is designed to ensure the security of U. S. launch vehicles and satellites sent to Norway

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