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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Fortunes of India and China's Middle Class

India and China, the world's most populous nations, have taken different paths in the last four decades. In 1980, neither had a significant number of people in the global middle class. Today, China has a large portion of its population in this group, but India has not seen the same growth. This is

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Nicotine's Hidden Danger: Heart Health at Risk

Nicotine is a sneaky villain when it comes to heart health. No matter how you take it, whether it's through cigarettes, vapes, or those trendy nicotine pouches, it's bad news for your heart and blood vessels. This is the stark warning from a group of experts who've been studying the effects of nicot

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Nicotine's Hidden Danger to Your Heart

Nicotine is a sneaky villain when it comes to heart health. It doesn't matter if it comes from a cigarette, a vape, or a pouch. It's all bad news for your heart and blood vessels. This is what experts are saying after a big study came out. The study looked at how nicotine affects the heart. It foun

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Smart Money: How Investors Spot Big Problems and Back Big Ideas

Investors often look for problems that need solving. Theo Ludwick and his team at NosTerra Venture Capital saw a big one. Artificial intelligence was using up a lot of electricity. But no single energy source could keep up with the demand. This was a puzzle. But it was also a chance to invest in som

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Mixing Old and New: How Different Drugs Are Used to Treat a Rare Muscle Disease

In the United States, people with a condition called generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) often take medicines to help manage their symptoms. Two types of drugs commonly used are oral corticosteroids (OCSs) and nonsteroidal immunosuppressant therapies (NSISTs). These drugs can have serious side effec

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

London's Rising Investment Powerhouse Hits $7 Billion Mark

In the bustling financial hub of London, a new player has emerged, making waves in the investment world. Ilex Capital Partners, founded by former Citadel traders Jonas Diedrich and Dave Sutton, has swiftly grown to manage an impressive $7 billion. This growth is not just from new investments but als

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Oracle's Big Bet on AI: Why Investors Are Worried

Oracle's stock took a big hit recently. It dropped the most since January. Why? The company is spending a lot on AI and data centers. This spending is growing fast. But it's not turning into cloud profits as quickly as investors hoped. In the last quarter, Oracle spent about $12 billion on capital

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Dec 11 2025FINANCE

China's Latest Tech Ban: A Step Back for Innovation

China has taken another step to tighten its grip on digital currencies. This time, the focus is on tokenizing real-world assets. This move comes after years of strict rules on cryptocurrencies. In 2017, China banned initial coin offerings and domestic exchanges. By 2021, the country had completely o

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Dec 06 2025FINANCE

Justice Served: Billionaire Ordered to Fund Medical Breakthroughs

A wealthy Russian businessman, Dmitry Rybolovlev, faced a tough loss in court. He had tried to avoid paying a huge sum to a U. S. venture capital firm. This firm supports startups working on life-saving treatments. The judge said no, his family trust must pay up. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormi

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Dec 05 2025CRIME

A Breakthrough in the 2021 D. C. Pipe Bomb Mystery

A man from northern Virginia has been taken into custody for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. from Woodbridge, Virginia,

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