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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Hedge Fund Shifts Focus: Tesla Up, Tech Giants Down

Dan Loeb's hedge fund, Third Point, rearranged its investments in the third quarter, with a notable move into Tesla. They opened a $105 million stake in the electric vehicle company, which saw its shares surge by over 32% during the period. This increase can be linked to investors' optimism about Te

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Caring in Isolation: Palliative Caregivers' Online Voices During Covid-19

During the Covid-19 pandemic, family caregivers of palliative patients faced unique challenges. They couldn't always be by their loved one's side or get the support they needed. To express their experiences and intentions, many turned to online platforms. This study looked at what these caregivers s

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

A Viral Star's Virtual Visit Keeps a Colorado Bakery Afloat

In the heart of Colorado Springs, a tiny bakery named Norma's Bakery was nearly shipwrecked after just one year of sailing. Its owners, Norma Torres Canales and Martin Gerardo Ortiz Ceja, were forced to reduce employee hours. The family-owned business was at risk of shutting down. Their daughter-in-

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Kids' Views on COVID-19: Resilience and Agency in Israeli Families

Imagine being a young child in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study peeks into the lives of 50 Israeli kids aged 3 to 6, from middle to high socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a card game to talk to them, researchers found out how they dealt with the pandemic. They noticed four big themes:

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Australia to Limit Kids' Social Media Access at 16

You might be surprised to learn that the Australian government wants to ban kids under 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thinks social media is harming kids, so he wants a new law. This law, to be discussed in Parliament starting November 18, would make it tough for kids un

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Ghana's LGBTQ+ Bill: A Health Crisis in the Making

Imagine living in a place where you could be punished just for being who you are. That's what's happening in Ghana right now. A new law is brewing that aims to make it a crime to be LGBTQ+. This isn't just about changing laws; it's also about changing minds and hearts. The trouble is, this law could

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Global Consumers: Who's Really Crossing the Line?

You've probably heard that different countries have different impacts on the environment. But figuring out who's really to blame can be tough. Scientists looked at how people from 168 countries spend their money and found something surprising. Around half to nearly all of the planet's environmental

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

The Secrets of Tardigrade Legs: What Distal Genes Reveal

Ever wondered how tiny creatures like tardigrades grow their legs? It turns out, tardigrades might be using the same genetic blueprint as other limb-bearing invertebrates. These tiny water bears are part of the panarthropod group, which includes arthropods like insects and crustaceans, and onychopho

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Nov 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities' Net Worths: Who Backed Kamala Harris?

The 2024 presidential election was a hot topic, and many wealthy celebrities showed their support for Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite her defeat, Harris encouraged her supporters to keep fighting for what they believe in, saying, “The light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

How Religion, Family Support, and Coming Out Affect LGBTQ+ Medical Students in Thailand

You might think that medicine is all about science and helping people, but for LGBTQ+ medical students in Thailand, other things matter too. Religion, family support, and whether they've come out or not can make a big difference in their lives. It's not always easy being different, especially in a p

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