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Feb 21 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants Clash: Alibaba's Profit Surge and Amazon's Revenue Boost

In the tech world, Alibaba made a huge splash in late 2024. The Chinese giant saw its net profit skyrocket by 239% compared to the same time the previous year. This massive jump was largely due to the growth of its cloud services and a significant expansion in artificial intelligence over the past s

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Feb 21 2025BUSINESS

From High Hopes to Hard Times: The Fall of a Gene Therapy Pioneer

Bluebird Bio, once a shining star in the biotech world, is now a shadow of its former self. The company, known for its groundbreaking gene therapies, has been sold to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for a mere $30 million. This sale marks the end of a long and tumultuous journey for Blue

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Feb 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Public Lands in Peril: The Impact of Mass Layoffs on Federal Agencies

Federal agencies responsible for managing public lands and resources were thrown into chaos after thousands of workers were fired. These agencies are crucial for conservation, recreation, and resource development across vast areas of public lands. The firings have left significant gaps in their abil

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Feb 21 2025CRIME

A Life Lost on the Highway

In 2020, a tragic event unfolded on Interstate 26 in South Carolina. A man, Kimani Pinckney, was arrested by US Marshals in December after a high-speed chase through North Charleston. He admitted to shooting into a car, resulting in the death of a passenger, Marcelis Hayne. The incident occurred aro

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Feb 20 2025CRIME

A Life Cut Short After a Mistaken Doorbell Ring

A man who had admitted to shooting a young Black student who had mistakenly knocked on his door has passed away. Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old from Missouri, died shortly after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl. The incident occurred when Yarl, then 16, accidental

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Feb 19 2025CRIME

Celebrity Homes Under Siege

In a surprising turn of events, the homes of some big-name celebrities were targeted by thieves. The home of a famous Hollywood couple, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, was broken into on a day meant for love, Valentine's Day. The intruders left a mess, breaking glass and ransacking the place. It's st

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

When Power Gets Out of Hand

The President of the United States has a big job. They rely on a team of helpers to get things done. These helpers are part of the executive branch and have a lot of power. But they have to answer to the President, who ultimately answers to the people. This is how the system is designed to work, wit

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Feb 19 2025BUSINESS

Nikola's Electric Dream:From High Hopes to Bankruptcy

Nikola Corp, a company that once had investors and analysts buzzing, has taken a big step. They've filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This means they're having a tough time keeping their business going. They couldn't find a buyer or get more money to keep running. Nikola's CEO, Steve Girs

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Feb 19 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Cheated Death in the Skies

In the world of celebrities, it's not just about fame and fortune. Some stars have had to face life-threatening situations in the skies. Let's dive into some of these harrowing stories. First up, Harrison Ford. In 2015, the legendary actor was piloting a vintage World War II plane when it crashed i

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Feb 19 2025SCIENCE

Decoding the Immune System: Aging, Cancer, and the Power of Precision

The immune system is like a superhero squad, always on the lookout for invaders like pathogens and cancer cells. It's the adaptive immune system, with its T cells and B cells, that's really good at recognizing and taking out these bad guys. So, knowing exactly how many of these immune cells are arou

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