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Nov 19 2024BUSINESS

Investors Cheer Trump's Return, but Not Everyone’s Thrilled

The election results brought a wave of positivity from investors. The S&P 500 jumped by 2. 5%, the Dow Jones by 3. 6%, and the NASDAQ by 2. 95%. The Russell 2000, which tracks small companies, skyrocketed by 5. 8%. This reaction came from the belief that a Trump administration, teamed up with a Repu

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

New Jersey Congresswoman Aims to Fix State Economy in Governor’s Race

Meet Mikie Sherrill, a U. S. Representative from New Jersey who just tossed her hat in the ring for governor. She's a former federal prosecutor and Navy helicopter pilot, known for flipping a Republican-held district blue in the 2018 midterms. Now, with Democratic Governor Phil Murphy’s term ending,

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Accuracy with Floating Orbitals: A New Approach for Large Molecular Complexes

Recent progress in local electron correlation methods has made it easier to perform CCSD(T) calculations on large molecules, but achieving the complete basis set (CBS) limit remains challenging due to basis set superposition errors. This is where non-atom-centered or floating orbitals (FOs) come in.

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Will RFK Jr. Support Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts?

President Trump's proposal to reduce foreign aid is turning heads, and now, rumors suggest that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. might align with Trump's stance. This is an unexpected twist! Groups like the Global Fund, which fights diseases worldwide, could face difficulties, especially since vaccine skeptici

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Alvin Bragg's Re-Election Chances: What Does It Say About New York?

Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is expected to win re-election next year. This is surprising since many people think he's too soft on crime. No other Democrat has stepped up to challenge him in the primary. Republicans might have a strong candidate, but winning in liberal Manhattan is

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Love and Politics: A Young Woman's Dating Dilemma

Meet Emma, a college student from Colorado who recently started dating Kumar. They shared many interests, like biking and hiking. But as the 2024 presidential election approached, Emma found herself wondering if their political views aligned. She cared deeply about social issues and was shocked to s

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Crypto's Big Bet: Tens of Millions Spent on Elections

The cryptocurrency industry poured millions into the recent elections, hoping to shape U. S. policies in its favor. With a new administration and Congress, crypto leaders aim to influence decisions like the appointment of a crypto-friendly SEC chair and the passing of new regulations. Industry group

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Nov 17 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Soars: Why Some Predict $120, 000

Lately, Bitcoin has been on a roll, hitting new highs. Many analysts tie this to Donald Trump's recent election win. Some even predict Bitcoin could hit $120, 000 soon. The trading firm QCP thinks this is possible, citing Trump's plan for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and recent inflation data. Bitco

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

SNL's Latest Skit: Trump and Biden Swap Stories

Saturday Night Live kicked off with a political skit, this time focusing on Donald Trump and Joe Biden. James Austin Johnson played Trump, visiting Biden, portrayed by Dana Carvey, as they prepared for the presidential handover. The skit poked fun at Trump's controversial cabinet picks, with Sarah S

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Laughs and Politics Mix on SNL

This weekend's "Saturday Night Live" cold open was all about politics. Dana Carvey played Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson played Donald Trump in a sketch inspired by their recent meeting at the White House. The two sat by a cozy fireplace, discussing Trump's surprising cabinet picks. Biden was se

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