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Oct 18 2024FINANCE

Malaysia's Next Steps: Changing Fuel and Education Subsidies

Malaysia is planning some big changes to how it spends its money. The government has been giving out lots of subsidies, like helping with fuel, water, and even chicken prices. But this is costing them a lot, and they want to change that. So, next year, they'll start adjusting who gets these subsidie

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris's Changing Stance on Immigration: What's Driving This Shift?

As the potential Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has adjusted her stance on immigration. Known for her past support of immigrant rights, her recent approach has been more cautious, focusing on border security to align with the current concerns of

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Workers' Wages: Why California Needs a Minimum Wage Boost

California is expensive, and making ends meet as a low-wage worker is tough. Victor Moreno, an advocate at The Street Level Health Project, has seen firsthand how hard it is. He's worked in the food industry for years and knows the struggles of his coworkers. They can't afford the basics with their

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Biden & German Leaders Team Up for Ukraine Support

On Friday, in Berlin, President Joe Biden sat down with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The main topic on the agenda? Supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. They also chatted about calming things down in the Middle East and standing against h

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Secret Trump-Putin Calls: Biden’s Team in the Dark, Adviser Alerts “Red Flags”

Imagine a playground where grown-ups are playing hide and seek with phones. That’s what it feels like with the reports about former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A top US official, Jake Sullivan, said the Biden administration is clueless about these calls. Sullivan adm

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

New Ways to Prevent HIV: Injectables vs. Pills

HIV prevention has come a long way. Safe sex practices, like using condoms and reducing partners, are still key. Surgical methods, like male circumcision, can also help. Treating infections is another preventive measure. But, people don't always use these methods. That's why scientists are exploring

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Safety Alert: Goodbye Meals, Hello Listeria Worries

You might want to think twice before digging into your favorite ready-to-eat meals. Major stores like Amazon, Costco, and Walmart have recalled over 300 meals due to a possible listeria outbreak. The culprit? An Oklahoma meat processing plant, BrucePac, which is recalling a whopping 12 million pound

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Biotech Moves: Layoffs, Deals, and Drug Concerns

Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Big Meat Recall: Schools and Stores Affected

You might want to check your fridge or freezer. A huge recall just expanded, now covering nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items. The blame goes to a nasty bug called Listeria monocytogenes, found in products from BrucePac, an Oklahoma company. This recall isn't new; it's be

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

The New Face of Energy: Amazon Picks Nuclear

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud computing provider, plans to invest $500 million in nuclear energy projects. This move follows similar announcements by Google and Microsoft. AWS is partnering with Virginia's Dominion Energy to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Nuclear energ

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