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Mar 31 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Shakes: Uncertainty Looms as Tariffs Approach

The stock market is currently experiencing a rough patch. The main culprit? A series of tariffs set to take effect soon. These tariffs have investors on edge, leading to a shaky start for the year. The S&P 500 index has taken a hit, down almost 6% so far this year. This is the worst start since 2020

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Mar 31 2025BUSINESS

The Tariff Tightrope: How Auto Jobs Hang in the Balance

The auto industry is in a tough spot. Tariffs on imported cars are coming, and they could hit American autoworkers hard. The idea is to bring jobs back to the US, but it's not that simple. The auto supply chain is a complex web that stretches across borders. Shutting down plants in Mexico and Canada

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Mar 31 2025FINANCE

Global Markets Shaken by Trade Uncertainty

The world's stock markets took a hit on a Monday, as investors prepared for a bumpy week ahead. The reason? More tariffs were expected from the U. S. president, targeting major trading partners. The S&P 500 dropped by more than 1% at the opening bell, adding to its recent losses. This decline has p

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Mar 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Last of Us Season 2: A New Adventure

The upcoming second season of The Last of Us is set to be a game-changer. The show's creator, Craig Mazin, is brimming with confidence. He has a clear vision for this season, which is set to be more intense and expansive than the first. The first season introduced us to Joel and Ellie, two survivors

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

The Battle for Wisconsin's Top Court: A Billionaire's Bet

Wisconsin's Supreme Court race is heating up, and a familiar name is making waves. Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is pouring millions into the race, aiming to sway voters in his favor. His political action committee, America PAC, has been busy knocking on doors across the state, trying to ra

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Bangkok's Shaky Skyscrapers: Lessons from a Collapsed Tower

A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok crumbled during a recent earthquake. This event has sparked a critical review of the city's construction safety rules. The 30-story State Audit Office building, near the bustling Chatuchak Market, is now a pile of rubble. Rescue efforts are underway

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

How Well Are We Treating Diabetic Eye Disease?

Diabetic eye disease is a major reason why people lose their sight around the world. To stop this from happening, it is important to control diabetes and catch the disease early. After that, the right treatment must be given quickly and finished on time. Many places do a good job of checking if p

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Frontline Workers' Views on Spotting Family Violence During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has made things tough for everyone, but it's been especially hard for those dealing with domestic and family violence (DFV). In Australia, nearly one in four women face this issue at some point in their lives. Emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals are crucial for spot

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Mar 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can AI Outsmart Dental Students in Diagnosing Tooth Issues?

Dental students and AI are both learning to spot tooth problems. ChatGPT-4o is the newest AI tool that can handle text, images, audio, and video. It is a big step up from earlier versions that only worked with text. This AI has the potential to change how dentists are trained and how patients are tr

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Mar 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Climate Shifts Impact Bee-Friendly Crops

The delicate dance between plants and pollinators, particularly bees, is crucial for many crops. This relationship can be thrown off balance by extreme weather events driven by climate change. These events can alter how much nectar plants produce, affecting the bees that rely on it. So, what happens

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