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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Tweaks: A New Chapter for Steel and Aluminum

President Donald J. Trump made a bold move to bolster America’s steel and aluminum industries. He signed new proclamations to tighten up existing loopholes and exemptions. This means that foreign steel and aluminum imports will now face a solid 25% tariff, which is a double jump for aluminum because

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Why Doctors in ICUs Are Drowning in Data

The role of electronic health records (EHRs) in healthcare isn't always smooth sailing. For doctors in ICUs, managing these digital files can be a nightmare. The sheer volume of data is overwhelming. We're talking about vital signs, test results, medications, and notes—all getting piled onto the pa

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Drought Watch: The New Kid on the Block, TMSDI

One of the key facts regarding how we experience the natural world is that droughts are notably disruptive and impact many things from the environment to how we live our daily social lives. First things first, droughts are very complex. This is especially true when we attempt to monitor them and an

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

2032 Asteroid Impact: What Are the Chances?

What are the odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032? NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has been keeping tabs on asteroid 2024 YR4, initially detected on December 27, 2024. The odds of a collision have shifted from 1. 3% to 2. 2%, as of February 10. These fluctuations are quit

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak in West Texas

In a small county in West Texas, health officials have confirmed fifteen cases of measles, with most of them affecting school-aged kids. This particular county has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. This outbreak isn't the only one happening in the U. S. In 2024, there's be

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Feb 11 2025FINANCE

Trump's Metal Tariffs: How Asia Reacts

In a surprising move, the leader of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an order on Monday to impose a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports. This decision had a profound impact on Asia-Pacific markets. Many markets in the region showed resilience and even gains, brushing off the tariff news. A

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mexico farming jobs facing weather hurdles

Since the 1980s, Mexican farm jobs have had to deal with climate swings Most rain feed farmers have to play the predictable rain game every year Agricultural jobs have to rely on the timing and amount of rain that comes from the sky. In Mexico, a large portion of the population, around 20 million,

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Feb 11 2025RELIGION

Gods of Cooperation: How Beliefs Shape Our Behavior

Humans have long believed in gods that care about our morals. The reason for this has been debated, with some saying these beliefs help societies grow and encourage teamwork. But recent evidence suggests that these beliefs aren't just for big groups and might not always boost cooperation. Belief i

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Life of Baby Sturgeons: How Warmth Shapes Their Behavior

Baby white sturgeons, known as larvae, are facing new challenges in a warming world, and recent studies have shown that the temperature while they're developing can change how they act later in life. These sturgeons live in big rivers and estuaries along the Pacific coast of North America, and

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Finding Joy In Tough Times

Ever wondered why some people seem to breeze through tough times while others struggle? It turns out, having a playful personality can make a big difference. Imagine turning lemons into lemonade, not just as a saying, but as a way of life. That's what researchers have been studying lately.

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