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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

Where Did All the Work Go? Hollywood's Commercial Crews Feel the Pinch

Hollywood's commercial production crews are facing a tough time. Work is drying up, and many are looking elsewhere for opportunities. Diane McArter, who runs Furlined, a company that produces ads for big names like Apple and Eli Lilly, is one of those affected. She's been traveling a lot lately, sho

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

Sony's Mixed Bag: Profits Dip but Full-Year Forecast Gets a Boost

Sony Pictures Entertainment saw a drop in profits for the second quarter of 2024. Revenues were $2. 3 billion, which is a small decrease of 2% compared to the same time last year. Profits fell by 25% to $93 million, and adjusted OIBDA was down 16% at $183 million. The main reason for this drop is th

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Nov 12 2025CRIME

A Tale of Power, Money, and Alleged Secrets

In the world of politics, power and money often intersect in complex ways. Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, found herself at the center of a legal storm. Prosecutors allege that Sun, while earning a government salary of $145, 000, received millions in

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Nov 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wittmann's Fight Against a Giant Rail Project

In the quiet town of Wittmann, life is simple and peaceful. People enjoy the calm desert mornings and the close-knit community. But this tranquility is at risk. A massive rail project, proposed by BNSF Railway, could change everything. The project, called Logistics Park Phoenix, is a $3. 2 billion p

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Nov 12 2025HEALTH

How Our Thoughts About Aging Shape Our Minds

People often think about aging in different ways. Some see it as a time of wisdom and growth. Others see it as a decline. These thoughts can change how we live. They can even affect our health. This is what stereotype embodiment theory (SET) says. It tells us that our beliefs about aging can impact

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Nov 12 2025FINANCE

AI Stocks: Are We in a Bubble or Just Growing Pains?

Tech stocks have been on a wild ride lately. They've shot up to new highs, all thanks to the hype around AI. But now, people are starting to wonder if this is a bubble ready to burst. Some big names in the industry, like Bret Taylor from OpenAI and fund manager Mark Mobius, think a market correctio

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

France Steps In to Aid Palestinians in Crafting a Future State's Blueprint

France is stepping up to assist the Palestinian Authority in creating a constitution for a potential future state. This announcement came from President Emmanuel Macron after his discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. Several Western countries, including France, have official

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

When Tech Tools Can't Fix Teamwork Troubles

Teams often find themselves drowning in meetings, yet these gatherings don't always lead to the desired outcomes. It's a classic case of a never-ending loop. The problem isn't the fancy tools they use, but how they use them. For instance, a team in the middle of a complex tech shift tries to rely on

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech World's Big Moves: A Quick Look at Today's Happenings

Big things are happening in the tech world today. Let's dive in! First up, Yann LeCun, a top AI scientist at Meta, is planning to leave and start his own company. This is a big deal because LeCun is one of the pioneers of modern deep learning. His move could inspire other top researchers to do the

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Nov 12 2025SCIENCE

Spot On: How Tiny Blood Drops Are Changing Forensic Science

Forensic science is getting a makeover, and it's all thanks to something as small as a drop of blood. Dried Blood Spot (DBS) cards are becoming the talk of the town, especially in toxicology. These little cards are not just easy to use but also super efficient. Scientists have been working hard to m

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