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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Trump Ends Protection for Former Aides, Despite Iran Threats

Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under

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Jan 24 2025FINANCE

Stocks Hit New Heights with Easing Inflation Fears

The S&P 500 reached an all-time high on Thursday, breaking the record set in December. This uptick came after more than a week of gains, sparked by signs that inflation was slowing down more than expected in December. President Trump's commitment to lower oil prices, a key factor in inflation, also

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Exploring High-Entropy Alloys for Boosting Magnetic Refrigeration Temperature

High-entropy alloys, with their complex structures and multiple elements, pose interesting challenges for scientists looking to fine-tune magnetic properties. One notable alloy, Gd 0. 2 Tb 0. 2 Dy 0. 2 Ho 0. 2 Er 0. 2 Co 2 , demonstrates a promising magnetocaloric effect (MCE). Unlike si

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Trump's New Move: A Boost for Cryptocurrency

In a recent move, President Trump signed an executive order backing the growth of the cryptocurrency industry. The order calls for a new plan to regulate this business sector, where Trump has personal investments. The order suggests creating a working group to develop comprehensive regulatory and le

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

High School Sports: Wednesday's Thrilling Wins & Thursday's Busy Schedule

Buffalo and Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball teams battled it out in a double overtime game on Wednesday. The original game was planned for Tuesday but was rescheduled. The final score was 90-87 in favor of Buffalo. Over in the hockey rink, Cathedral crushed Princeton with a 7-5 win. John Hirschfeld

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Spotlight on Southampton's Teen Talent: Tyler Dibling

Eighteen-year-old Tyler Dibling is causing quite a stir in the Premier League. The young forward is impressing scouts from both Tottenham and RB Leipzig. Southampton, however, is hoping to keep their star player, despite their current struggles. This season, Dibling has scored four goals and assiste

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Is NOVA Good for Sustainable Diets? Exploring 15 Years of Research

It's been around 15 years since the introduction of the NOVA food-processing classification. Originally designed to pinpoint ultra-processed foods linked to noncommunicable diseases, NOVA has a broader scope that aligns with sustainable nutrition. But how well does NOVA fit with other indicators of

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Musk's European Adventure: Trouble or Opportunity?

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is causing quite a stir in Europe. After becoming Twitter's owner, he welcomed back controversial figures and spent millions supporting former US President Donald Trump. Now, his eyes are set on Europe. Musk appears to be trying to influence politics, backing far-

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Cancer Care in New Zealand: What Happens When Hospice Isn't an Option?

You might think that when cancer patients need extra care, they're automatically sent to hospice. But what about those who don't get accepted? In New Zealand, there's a system called specialist-primary palliative care (PC) that steps in for these patients. Let's dive into how this model works and wh

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Jan 24 2025CRYPTO

Morgan Stanley's CEO on Crypto: Working with Regulators to Expand

Morgan Stanley's top boss, James Pick, recently chatted with CNBC about the bank's stance on cryptocurrencies. He spilled the beans on how they plan to collaborate with U. S. regulators to dive deeper into the crypto world. This chat happened at the big-shot event, the World Economic Forum, in Davos

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