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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Diabetes On The Rise: A Look At Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region has been grappling with a significant health challenge: the increasing number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This includes both younger adults, diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 39, and older adults, diagnosed at 40 and above. The trend has been closely monitore

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Kigali's Changing Face: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Land Seizures

Imagine waking up one day to find that the land you've called home for years is suddenly gone. This is the harsh reality for many residents of Kigali, Rwanda's capital city. The city is growing fast, and with this growth comes a lot of changes. One of the biggest changes is land expropriation. This

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Mar 06 2025BUSINESS

Trade Turmoil: What's Next for Tariffs?

Imagine a world where tariffs are the new normal. This isn't just a hypothetical scenario; it's a reality that's unfolding right now. The president recently made it clear that tariffs are here to stay, and they're not just a bluff. He believes that these tariffs will shield American jobs and boost t

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Mar 06 2025BUSINESS

Canada's Liquor Move: A Big Hit for Jack Daniel’s

Imagine this: you're a big company, and suddenly, one of your markets decides to pull your products off the shelves. That's exactly what happened to the maker of Jack Daniel's. The CEO, Lawson Whiting, didn't mince words when he called it "worse than a tariff. " Why? Because tariffs just add extra c

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Mar 06 2025BUSINESS

Gas Prices: Who Pays More Under New Tariffs?

The new tariffs on fuel imports from Canada might make some Americans reach deeper into their pockets at the gas pump. Gas prices could go up in the Northeast and on the West Coast, but not right away. The tariffs are 25% for most imports, but only 10% for energy products. The Uni

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Mar 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Printed Electronics: The Eco-Friendly Revolution in Tech

Printed electronics are changing the game in the tech world. As the demand for electronics grows, so does the need for green manufacturing. Governments worldwide are pushing for sustainability, and printed electronics are stepping up to the plate. Imagine printing circuits like you print a photo. T

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Mar 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Chickens in the Heat: Uganda's Farmers Face Climate Challenges

Uganda's rural families rely heavily on chickens for food and income. These chickens roam freely, scavenging for food. But, rising temperatures are causing big problems for these birds. Farmers in Soroti district shared their struggles. They said that high temperatures are making chickens less produ

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Mar 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Digg's Big Comeback: A New Era of Community-Driven Content

Digg is back in the game, and it's bringing some big names with it. Kevin Rose, the mastermind behind the original Digg, has teamed up with some familiar faces from the tech world to breathe new life into the platform. This time around, they're not just rehashing old ideas; they're aiming to create

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Mar 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Indie Giant's Unlikely Oscar Victory

Neon, a small but mighty film company, managed to snag the Best Picture Oscar for "Anora, " a film about a Brooklyn escort who marries a Russian oligarch's son. This win wasn't just a surprise; it was a testament to Neon's unique approach to marketing and distributing films. Neon didn't follow the

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Mar 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

AMD's New GPUs: A Fresh Challenge to Nvidia

AMD has just launched two new graphics cards, the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. These cards are priced at $549 and $599 respectively, and they are set to give Nvidia a run for its money in the midrange market. The RX 9070 is around 17 percent faster than Nvidia’s RTX 5070 in 4K without upscaling

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