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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Ride-Hailing Dreams Face Trademark Hurdles

Tesla's ambitious plans to launch a fleet of self-driving taxis have hit a snag. The company's efforts to trademark the term "Robotaxi" have been rejected by the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. The office deemed the term too generic for a single company to own. This decision came after Tesla appl

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May 06 2025CELEBRITIES

The Ups and Downs of Running a Business: Meghan Markle's Honest Chat

Meghan Markle has been open about the tough times she faces as a businesswoman. She recently shared her experiences on her podcast, "Confessions of a Female Founder. " She talked about the challenges of maintaining a positive front, even on difficult days. Markle spoke with Hannah Mendoza, co-crea

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Goodbye Business Cards: The Rise of Digital Connections

In 2025, despite the digital age, business cards are still a common sight at conferences and expos. They are often discarded soon after being received. The shift towards smartphones has sparked interest in digital alternatives to traditional business cards. Blinq, a startup based in Melbourne,

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: The US Pushes for a Major Split

The US government is stepping up its efforts to dismantle Google's digital ad empire. The Justice Department has proposed that Google should hand over the core technology behind its ad network. This move comes after a judge ruled that Google has been using its market power to squash competition, hur

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May 04 2025FINANCE

Stock Market: The Wild Ride of Recovery

The stock market in the U. S. had a rollercoaster ride after a sudden announcement about tariffs. It took just a few weeks for the market to bounce back to where it was before the shock. This happened after a president announced much higher tariffs than expected on almost all U. S. trading partners.

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May 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Game Consoles Aren't Getting Cheaper Anymore

In the past, buying a new game console was a smart move to wait for. Prices would drop, and the consoles would get better over time. This was true from the old Atari days to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One era. People would hold off because they knew they could get a better deal later. Plus, they wan

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May 04 2025BUSINESS

Shop Smart: How Tariffs Are Changing Your Shopping Habits

Retailers are urging shoppers to buy now before tariffs increase prices. This is a direct response to the trade war. Many brands are using this situation to their advantage. They are encouraging customers to stock up before prices go up. The trade war has caused a lot of uncertainty in the retail i

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May 03 2025SPORTS

Speed and Soccer Stars: What's the Connection?

The world of soccer is always buzzing with talk about who's worth what. So, let's dive into a recent look at how fast players run on the field might link to how much they're worth. The focus was on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where 306 players who played the full 90 minutes were studied. The goal wa

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May 03 2025BUSINESS

Guessing Farm Prices: A New Way to Predict Market Shifts

The price of farm goods like rice, wheat, and corn can swing wildly. Why? Because they're swayed by seasons, supply and demand, policy shifts, and weather changes. These swings don't just affect farmers; they ripple through the entire economy. To get a handle on these price swings, a new forecastin

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Tuberculosis: The Mystery of Hidden Infections

Tuberculosis, or TB, is a sneaky disease. It can hide in the body, making it tough to spot. Doctors often use sputum cultures to find TB bacteria. But sometimes, these tests come up empty, even when TB is present. This is where things get tricky. New, super-sensitive tests like GeneXpert MTB/RIF Ult

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