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Jan 14 2025CRYPTO

Crypto: Just Speculation and Crime?

Cliff Asness, a big shot at AQR Capital Management, isn't buying into the crypto hype. He thinks bitcoin is nothing more than a bubble ready to pop. After bitcoin soared past $100, 000 following the November presidential election, Asness is skeptical. He believes crypto is only good for two things:

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bugs and Bacteria: How Black Soldier Fly Larvae Help Manage Waste

Imagine having a tiny, efficient waste management team in your backyard. That's the idea behind using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to munch on sericulture waste – the leftover materials from silk production. This study looked into a clever way to feed BSFL by fermenting this waste with helpful ba

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How Speech Therapists Adapt: Handling Diverse Cultures and Languages

Speech-Language Pathologists, often called SLPs, have a tough job. They help people of all ages improve their communication skills. That includes everything from chatting with friends to ordering food at a restaurant. But what happens when these SLPs work with families who speak different languages

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé Steps In: Stars Join Fire Relief Efforts

Wildfires in Los Angeles are causing quite a stir, affecting movies, TV shows, and even music. With weak winds and tough firefighting, things are slowly getting better. But the showbiz world is still facing delays. The Producers Guild put their nominations on hold, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex,

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Why is learning from medical mistakes still challenging?

Even with robust efforts to improve healthcare quality, learning from patient safety incidents stays tough. A recent study took a look at the social, political, and organizational factors that make learning from these incidents so tricky. It's not just about fixing mistakes; it's about understanding

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

“How FTO Keeps Your Knees Healthy: A Surprising Connection”

You know those painful knee issues many people deal with as they age? It turns out, there’s a surprising connection to how our cells manage energy. Scientists discovered that a protein called FTO helps control a process in our cells called autophagy. Autophagy keeps cells healthy by recycling old pa

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

West Virginia Duo Crafts Frosty Dragon Igloo

Imagine being bored at home during a snowy week in Fairmont, West Virginia. That's exactly what happened to Rowdy and Damon Dorman, a father-son duo who decided to make the most of the winter weather. They started building an igloo using snow blocks and an ice cooler. But they didn't stop at a regul

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Judge Fla. Cases Through Dec. 2024 with New Developments

Florida Judge Aileen Cannon, known for her high-profile cases, just approved something important: she won’t block the public release of a report on former president Donald Trump’s role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. But! She’s putting a pause on one part of the report that involves some se

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

The Race to Release: What’s Happening with the Special Counsel’s Report?

As of now, Judge Cannon’s order is still in effect. It's scheduled to expire tonight at midnight. Lawyers for the government are asking Judge Cannon to extend this order. Meanwhile, the government’s appeal of the order is being handled by the Eleventh Circuit. It’s all pretty confusing, right? The

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Jan 13 2025WEATHER

Shake and Wave: Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami Alert

On Monday evening, Japan experienced a strong earthquake with an initial magnitude of 6. 9, later revised to 6. 6. The quake struck the southwestern region of the country, specifically in the Kyushu prefecture. Despite the initial high magnitude estimate, no major damage was reported. However, coast

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