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Apr 15 2025SCIENCE

What Happens When the Brain's Social Compass Fails?

The amygdala is a small part of the brain that plays a big role in how people interact with others. Specifically, the basolateral amygdala (BLA) is thought to help figure out how close or distant someone feels to another person. This is important for deciding how generous to be. But does the BLA act

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Sumy Under Siege: The Truth Behind the Missile Strike

The city of Sumy, nestled near Ukraine's border with Russia, found itself in the crosshairs of a deadly missile strike. This event, which took place on Palm Sunday, left a grim toll: 34 lives lost, including two young children, and 119 people injured. The attack was not an isolated incident but part

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Apr 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Chipolo Pop: A New Way to Track Your Stuff

The Chipolo Pop is a new Bluetooth tracker that has just hit the market. It stands out because it can work with both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find My Device networks. This is a big deal because it means you don’t have to pick one or the other. The Pop is a bit pricier at $29, but it’s worth it f

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Apr 14 2025SCIENCE

Blood Cell Sorting: A Closer Look at Leukemia Diagnosis

Monocytes, a type of white blood cell, come in three main varieties. These are labeled as classical, intermediate, and non-classical. Each type has a unique job in the immune system. The classical ones, known as MO1, have high levels of CD14 and no CD16. Intermediate ones, or MO2, have both CD14 and

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

A Closer Look at Pancreatic Cancer Surgery and its Outcomes

Pancreatic cancer is a tough opponent. It often spreads to nearby blood vessels. Doctors sometimes have to remove part of a vein during surgery to get rid of all the cancer. This is called a venous resection. A recent study looked at how this affects patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

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Apr 14 2025FINANCE

The US Economy: A Storm Brewing?

The US is teetering on the edge of a major economic downturn. It might even be worse than a simple recession. A seasoned investor with a knack for spotting trouble has sounded the alarm. Ray Dalio, who predicted the 2008 financial crisis, has warned about the instability caused by rec

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Apr 13 2025POLITICS

Deadly Sunday in Sumy

Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine, faced a grim Palm Sunday. Two Russian ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city. This attack was not on a military base or a strategic target. It was a busy city center, filled with people going about their day. The missiles were not ordinary. They were c

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Apr 13 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Trade War: Why China Might Just Win

The world economy is still standing after a week of intense trade tensions. President Donald Trump's extreme tariff threats were toned down, but significant duties remain. There is a 10 percent tax on almost all U. S. imports, a 25 percent tax on steel, aluminum, and cars, and a whopping 145 percent

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Apr 13 2025HEALTH

Africa's Growing Clarithromycin Resistance Problem

In Africa, a significant number of people are grappling with a bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori. In 2022, over half of adults and nearly half of children were affected by this infection. The real concern is that many of these infections are resistant to a common antibiotic called clari

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

The Economic Rollercoaster: Trump's Tariff Tantrums and the Looming Default

The market was shaken up by Trump's back-and-forth on tariffs. By the time trading ended, stocks had regained some lost ground, but the damage was already done. Interest rates spiked, business activity slowed, and the specter of a recession loomed larger. The chance of a U. S. default crept up to 6%

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