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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

UV-Aged Plastic Bits Boost Mercury Harm in Marine Tiny Crustaceans Over Generations

Imagine tiny plastic bits exposed to sun's UV light. These bits, called nanoplastics, can change over time, affecting how they interact with metals like mercury. But what happens when these aged nanoplastics meet mercury, and how does it impact marine life? A study looked into this with a tiny crust

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Spy Cases in Taiwan Surge, China's Influence Growing

In recent years, Taiwan has faced a dramatic increase in suspected espionage by China. The number of people charged with spying for China has risen significantly, tripling from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024, according to Taiwan's security bureau. This increase includes both retired and active members of

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Senator Fights to Catch COVID Loan Fraudsters

A top senator recently received a warning from a government watchdog about a worrying increase in defaults on COVID-era loans. The watchdog, Brian Miller, highlighted that these loan programs have reported losses of over $1 billion as of November 2024. These numbers have been growing since debtors s

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How Job Changes Affect French Workers' Health

Organizational changes can have a big impact on employees' health. Let's look at what happened to French workers who stayed in their jobs after these changes. Studies show that how a company is structured and how it operates can affect workers' well-being in a significant way. Health issues might ar

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ms. Rachel's New Books: Helping Kids Learn and Grow

You might know Ms. Rachel from YouTube, where she's been helping kids learn for years. Now, she's bringing her educational magic to books! She's released three new ones: "100 First Words, " "My First Coloring Book, " and "Potty Time with Bean. " Ms. Rachel’s journey started when her son had a speech

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

The Role of Business Climate in Shaping Quality Economic Growth

Economic growth isn't just about numbers; it's about quality too. And the business environment plays a big role in shaping that quality. This study took a close look at how the business environment affects high-quality economic development. They used a complex system of indexes to measure this, look

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Lions' Playoff Fate: A New Challenge with the Commanders

Young fans, get ready! The Detroit Lions are gearing up for their 2024-25 NFL playoff run, and they'll start on Saturday night at 8 p. m. ET. Their first opponents? The Washington Commanders! This matchup is set in stone because the Commanders are the lowest seed still standing. The Lions haven't fa

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Who Will Win: Afc & Nfc Playoff Games Preview

If you're into football, you've probably been waiting for the NFL playoffs. The divisional round is here, and it's buzzing with excitement. Let's check out the matchups and the odds. Three games are already set, and the one everyone is talking about is Ravens vs. Bills. The Bills are slightly favor

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Jan 13 2025BUSINESS

Does Setting Diversity Targets Make Job Hunters More Likely to Apply?

Let’s think about trying to attract a diverse group of people to work for your company. Some companies say they care about diversity, but others go further and set clear goals, like hiring one woman or person of color for every White man. Does this make a difference to people looking for jobs, espec

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Jan 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ukraine Offers Firefighters to Aid California After Social Media Post

In the wake of Donald Trump Jr's social media post suggesting a link between Ukraine and the California wildfires, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to send 150 firefighters to help. This comes as California faces one of its most devastating natural disasters, with entire neighborh

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