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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Car Sales Expected to Hit 2019 Levels in 2025

In 2025, U. S. auto sales are projected to reach their highest point since 2019, according to industry experts. The reason? Lower interest rates and better affordability for new cars and trucks. Cox Automotive predicts around 16. 3 million new light-duty vehicles will be sold next year, slightly mor

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

What's Up with Treasury Yields Before the Fed's Next Move?

Do you know that when Treasury yields go up, prices go down? Today, the 10-year Treasury note was barely changing, sitting around 4. 39%. Meanwhile, the 2-year Treasury note wasn't moving much either, hanging around 4. 21%. This happened right before the Federal Reserve makes its decision about inte

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Tech Tools Tackle Teen Suicidal Thoughts

Young people facing mental health struggles often have to wait a long time for treatment. This delay can be dangerous, especially for those considering suicide. Early detection and support are crucial to prevent such terrible outcomes. One innovative solution is using digital technology to quickly s

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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Shock Claim: Daddy Yankee Accuses Wife of $100 Million Theft

Puerto Rican reggaetón star Daddy Yankee has made a serious accusation. He claims his estranged wife, Mireddys González, took a whopping $100 million from two of his corporate bank accounts. This happened right after he warned her not to make any transactions. Yankee says González and her sister, wh

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

Texas Lawmakers Want Death Row Inmate's Story on Shaken Baby Syndrome

A group of Texas legislators from both parties has issued a new request for death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify in person about his case. This comes after an earlier request delayed his execution, which was set to be the first in the country related to a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis. The H

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

The Impact of Nazi Persecution on Jewish Pharmacologists

Did you know that the oldest pharmacology journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, faced a dramatic shift after 1933? This is when the Nazi regime took over. Many Jewish and dissident German pharmacologists were forced to leave their homeland. This study looks at what happened to the

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Southampton's Manager Hunt: A Global Search

Southampton is on the lookout for a new manager, and they're not just looking locally. After parting ways with Russell Martin following a rough loss to Tottenham, the club is exploring options from abroad. This makes them the fourth Premier League team to change coaches this season. Simon Rusk, the

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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Passings in 2024: Famous Actors, Musicians, and Entertainers We Said Goodbye To

The year 2024 saw the loss of many beloved stars from the entertainment world. From legendary actors to music icons, these performers left a lasting impact on their fans. Actor James Earl Jones, known for his iconic roles in Field of Dreams, Coming to America, and the Star Wars franchise, passed aw

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Why Big Tech is Making Nice with Trump

Big Tech leaders are cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump. They're hoping to gain favor with him before he takes office in January. Why? They're pouring millions into his inauguration fund. This is a huge increase from past contributions to incoming presidents. What do they want? Easier AI dev

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Dec 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Beijing's Road Dust: A Size and Source Saga

In the bustling city of Beijing, China, scientists have been investigating the buildup of pollutants in road-deposited sediments (RDS) of various sizes. They collected samples from four different roads to compare how pollutants are distributed. Interestingly, the more dry days there are, the more RD

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