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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

Trade Wars and the Treasury Secretary's Tough Night

The U. S. economy was in a tough spot. President Trump had thrown a wrench into global trade. He slapped huge tariffs on both friends and foes. This made for an unusual gathering of former Treasury secretaries. They usually welcome the new secretary with smiles and light chat. But this time, th

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Tracking Daily Activity: Shift Workers vs. Regular Workers

Shift workers often face unique challenges when it comes to tracking their daily activities. Traditional methods, like recall questionnaires, fall short. These tools don't account for the ever-changing work schedules that shift workers face. This makes it hard to get an accurate picture of their phy

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

White Americans: Five Ways to Handle Identity in a Changing World

White Americans are facing a new reality. They are being forced to think about their racial identity more than ever before. This is due to significant social changes happening in the United States. A recent study looked into how white Americans handle their identity in these changing times. The stud

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Apr 12 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Face High Stakes with China Tariffs

The mood in the room changed instantly. It was April 2, and the news of new tariffs on Chinese goods had just hit. Matt Rollens, a business owner, was in Las Vegas with hundreds of others. The atmosphere shifted dramatically. The tariffs were a big surprise, and not a good one. Everyone was worried

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

Big Changes Ahead for Weather Satellites and Space Programs

The White House has sent a budget draft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The draft is for the fiscal year 2026. It suggests big changes to space-related activities. This includes the Geostationary Extended Observations program. This program is set to launch a new generatio

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Unexpected Twist: When a Prostate Scan Shows More Than Expected

Prostate cancer is a common health issue for men. Doctors often use a special scan called 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT to check how far the cancer has spread. This scan looks for a specific marker called PSMA, which is usually found in prostate cells. However, PSMA can also show up in other types of cancer and

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Apr 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Michelle Obama: Choosing Herself and Speaking Her Truth

Michelle Obama has always been a strong figure in the public eye. She has two kids and has faced a lot of attention in recent months. People have talked about her not attending certain big events. They have also talked about rumors of trouble in her marriage. But Michelle has a clear message for eve

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Apr 12 2025BUSINESS

China's Amazon Sellers Face Tough Choices Due to Tariffs

In the world of online shopping, a big change is happening. The United States has increased the tax on goods coming from China to 125%. This move is expected to shake things up for many Chinese businesses that sell their products on Amazon. These sellers now face a tough decision: raise their prices

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Hidden Genes: The African Ancestry Connection to Obesity

Obesity is a serious health problem that often leads to early death. Most studies on body mass index (BMI) have focused on people of European background. A recent study looked at the DNA of 88, 873 people from the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Program. Half of these participants came f

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Apr 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: What's the Hold-Up?

The Nintendo Switch 2 is creating quite a buzz, but not everyone can jump in just yet. Those in the UK are lucky enough to secure their pre-orders, but folks in the US and Canada are still in the waiting game. The delay? New tariffs announced by the US President are causing some headaches for Ninten

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