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Jun 26 2025FINANCE

Pound Gets a Boost as Trump Shakes Up the Dollar

The British pound recently reached a near four-year high against the dollar. This happened because of some big news about the US Federal Reserve. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump might name a new head of the Federal Reserve sooner than expected. This news made the dollar weaker

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Wealthy Worry: What's Next for the City?

New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Timing Can Boost Brain Power

Exercise is great for the body and mind, but how much and when you do it matters. The usual way to think about exercise is by looking at how often, how hard, how long, and what kind of activity you do. This is called the FITT principle. But there's more to it. Density is a new factor to consider. I

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Nurses Talk After Emergency Births

Nurses who work in labor and delivery have a tough job. They see it all, from joyful births to sudden emergencies. After these intense moments, nurses often gather to talk about what happened. This is called debriefing. It's a chance to learn, grow, and support each other. A recent study wanted to

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Potential of Tiny Protein Heroes: A New Approach to Testing

In the world of science, tiny protein pieces called bioactive peptides (BPs) are making a big impact. They are used in many areas like food, medicine, and beauty products. But even though we know a lot about them, testing their effectiveness is still a challenge. These tiny heroes are made through

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Copper Team Tackles Big CO2 Challenge

Copper nanoclusters are like tiny teams of atoms that can do big things, like helping to turn CO2 into useful stuff. But these teams often fall apart because copper atoms are too reactive. Most of the time, scientists use copper(I) atoms to build these clusters, but they're not as good at their job

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

A Judge in the Making: Emil Bove's Bumpy Road to the Bench

Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Tariffs, Inflation, and the Fed: What's the Deal?

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, spoke up about tariffs and inflation during a recent chat with senators. He said that the new tariffs might make prices go up in the coming months. This means that everyday items could cost more. Powell also mentioned that most Fed officials think cutt

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

A Fresh Face in NYC Politics: Zohran Mamdani's Unexpected Rise

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker, has made waves in New York City politics. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, he moved to New York City at a young age. His mother is the acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is a professor at Columbia University. Mamdani's journey to politics is

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Fair Play or Foul? The Debate Over Trans Athletes in California

California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. Th

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