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Feb 06 2025BUSINESS

Temu's Local Warehouses: Bypassing Tariffs with a Smarter Shipping Strategy

Temu, a Chinese-owned e-commerce site, has switched gears to show off more of its “local” warehoused products in the US. A recent move by the President did away with a useful loophole that helped the company dodge taxes and US customs. Temu is now emphasizing products from their own warehouses

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blazing Clues Point to Edison

You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Real-Look of Plesiosaurs: Ancient Sea Monsters Revealed

Ever wondered what ancient sea monsters looked like? Plesiosaurs, with their long necks and powerful tails, have always sparked curiosity. While scientists have known a lot about their bones for over two centuries, the outer appearance has been a mystery. Now, researchers dive into an exciting disc

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

“20 years of news Under The Lens: Spotlight on U. S. Risk ”

Over the past 20 years, news reports have given certain risky situations a special spotlight. This study looks at what makes some stories get more attention. To do this, researchers did something new. They used special tools, like topic modeling and time-series analysis. This involves analyzing a

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Blood Pressure Blues: How Hypertension Affects Daily Life in Bangladesh

Hypertension is a big deal in Bangladesh. It's a sneaky condition that doesn't show symptoms. It is a major reason people get sick and die early. It is common and can lead to more serious issues like heart disease, strokes, and kidney problems. This means that the way someone feels and functions

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

What's the Story?

Did you know that when people talk about changes, they can be all over the map in terms of what to see required? So, Imagine trying to sort out different ways to understand and deal with change. Guess what? It is the Iceberg Model of Change. It basically splits up ways that people see change in

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Feb 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Cold Can't Keep Love Away in 2025

So, you'd think that the cold weather in Minnesota would make for more cuddly romance, but it isn't panning out that way. Maybe our stoic Scandinavian roots have something to do with it. What happened to the saying, "Cold hands, warm heart? " We have to pile on the flannel pajamas and hats to keep w

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Feb 06 2025SPORTS

Fair Play: Keeping Women's Sports Safe and Equal

The U. S. president is taking action on an issue that’s been causing a stir – the issue of who gets to play in women's sports. The world of sports isn't just about getting out there and having fun. It is about opportunities, being treated fairly, and staying safe, too. So, why is it so important to

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Kelce's Surprising Trump Comments Stir Swifties' Reactions

The Super Bowl fever is hot, and the excitement is even more so for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift fans. The Kansas City Chiefs star stirred up a lot of talk when he shared his thoughts about President Donald Trump attending the big game. Kelce's comment was that it would be an honor to have the pres

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

U. S. and China: Friends Again?

The U. S. Postal Service made a quick about-face, deciding to start accepting packages from China again, just a day after they said they wouldn't. This sudden change happened because of new tariffs and changes in trade rules. The U. S. government decided to add a 10% tariff on everything coming from

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