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Jun 24 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Continued to Disrupt HIV Testing in 2021

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic kept causing problems for HIV testing and diagnosis. This was especially noticeable at a top hospital in India. The goal was to see how much the pandemic affected HIV testing that year. The pandemic made it hard for people to get tested for HIV. This is a big deal bec

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Jun 24 2025BUSINESS

Fed Officials Start to Agree with Trump on Lower Interest Rates

Some Federal Reserve officials are now echoing President Trump's calls for lower interest rates. Michelle Bowman, a key Fed official, recently suggested that the central bank should consider cutting rates soon to support the job market. She believes that if inflation stays under control, a rate cut

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

A New Way to Pay Less Tax in the UK

Reform UK has a new idea. They want to let non-doms, people who live in the UK but have a home abroad for taxes, pay a big fee. This fee is £250, 000. In return, they won't pay some UK taxes. This includes taxes on money made abroad, capital gains, and inheritance tax. The money from these fees wou

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Jun 23 2025WEATHER

The US is Baking Under a Heat Dome

The US is facing a serious heat wave. A heat dome is pushing temperatures to dangerous levels. This is not just any heat wave. It's one of the strongest in years. Cities from Philadelphia to Boston are feeling the burn. Records are expected to tumble. Some places could see their hottest days in over

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Jun 23 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader for Stellantis: Can Antonio Filosa Steer the Ship?

Antonio Filosa, the newly appointed CEO of Stellantis, has a lot on his plate. At just 51 years old, he's taking the reins of a company that's been struggling. Stellantis, which owns brands like Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Chrysler, has seen its sales drop and profits shrink. Filosa's predecessor, Carlos T

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

The Price Tag on Seizure Meds: A Fresh Look

The battle against epilepsy is a lifelong one. People with this condition often need to take medication to manage their seizures. Unfortunately, the cost of these drugs has been going up over time. This is where Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company comes in. They have come up with a way to make these m

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Massachusetts Faces Steep Health Insurance Rate Hike

Massachusetts is facing a significant challenge with health insurance costs. In 2026, eight major health insurers proposed an average rate increase of 13. 4% for individuals and small businesses in the "merged market. " This segment includes around 721, 400 people, excluding government-run programs

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Jun 23 2025BUSINESS

Sparkling Returns: Spindrift's Soda Comeback

Spindrift is making a splash again, but this time with sodas instead of sparkling waters. The company, now based in Newton, is bringing back its fizzy drinks with a twist. They are rolling out five new flavors in cans, a departure from their previous bottled versions. These sodas are not your typ

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Jun 23 2025SCIENCE

Smart Nets: How Tiny Copper Particles Keep Fish Healthy

Fish farming can be a tough business, especially when it comes to keeping nets clean. Biofouling, or the buildup of unwanted organisms, is a big headache. It makes nets heavier and messes with the water flow, which can stress out the fish. Usually, farmers clean the nets or use special chemicals to

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Jun 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Stretchy Smart Gel: The Future of Wearable Tech

Hydrogels are a big deal in the world of medical tech. They are flexible and play nice with the body. They can be used to track how the body is doing. But there is a catch. Making them strong, stretchy, and conductive is tough. It is like trying to make a rubber band that can also carry electricity

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