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Mar 01 2025BUSINESS

UK-US Trade Deal: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Uncertainty

The UK and the US are in the spotlight again, this time because of the potential for a trade agreement. President Trump's recent positive remarks about a deal with the UK have sparked some optimism among British businesses. These businesses are eager to avoid the risk of tariffs, which could signifi

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Mar 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Small Businesses Benefit from Smart AI

Imagine a world where small businesses can get paid faster, and invoices are settled on time. This is not a dream but a reality brought to life by a financial software company. This company has developed a unique AI system that handles entire workflows from start to finish. This system doesn't jus

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Republicans' Plan to Hide Tax Cut Costs

Republicans are exploring a significant shift in budgeting that could hide the true cost of extending Trump's tax cuts. This move is part of a larger bill aiming to push forward Trump's agenda. If this plan goes through, it would change how future lawmakers account for spending, with major consequen

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed Health Care for Kids with Big Medical Needs

Kids with complex medical needs faced a big shake-up in their healthcare routines during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study dug into this by looking back at medical records. The big takeaway? The way these kids got healthcare changed a lot. First off, the number of times these kids visit

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Feb 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Plants Balance Growth and Longevity Through Sugar Storage

Plants are masters of survival. They have a knack for storing energy in various forms, like starch, fructans, and soluble sugars. These are like their secret stash of snacks, helping them through tough times when photosynthesis isn't happening. But how do these energy reserves affect growth and how

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Feb 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Big Chop: Hundreds of Climate Experts Lose Jobs

Imagine this: hundreds of dedicated scientists and experts suddenly lose their jobs. This wasn't some corporate downsizing. It was a government agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), saying goodbye to a big chunk of its workforce. These weren't just any employees; they w

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Feb 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

NOAA's Big Shake-Up: Hundreds of Jobs Vanish

The Trump administration has been making big cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Around 800 employees were told to pack their bags and leave. The agency is responsible for keeping an eye on weather, climate, and the environment. The layoffs happened on Thursday, and m

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Feb 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Nitrogen's Big Role in Atmospheric Absorption

Nitrogen is a big player in how atmospheric organic aerosols (OAs) absorb sunlight. These tiny particles in the air affect Earth's climate. But, the way they change and absorb light is still a mystery. Scientists have found that brown nitrogen (BrN), a nitrogen-rich part of OAs, is the main absorb

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Prison Health: Can Reducing Inmates Improve Care?

Prisons in California have been under scrutiny for a decade. Researchers examined 30 prisons, analyzing data from 2013 to 2023. They looked at inmate numbers, healthcare access, complaints, and deaths. The goal was to see if fewer inmates meant better healthcare. The findings were mixed. Fewer inma

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Feb 28 2025BUSINESS

The Impact of Promoting from Within on Employee Retention

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of changes in the job market. At first, there were fewer jobs available, but then the market bounced back strongly. This shift gave researchers a chance to see how promoting employees from within (internal sourcing) affects how likely they are to leave their

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