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Feb 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Standout Style: 2025 Grammys Fashion Frenzy

The 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles had everyone talking about more than just the winners. While the city was still recovering from two of the worst wildfires in California history, the event had to go on. The Grammys had to adapt to the situation. Several industry parties were canceled.

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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

Tariffs and The Stock Market: Why It All Matters

Tariffs have been in the spotlight. The stock market reacted to the news of tariffs on Monday. The S&P 500 dipped 0. 6% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite saw a 0. 1% and 1% loss respectively. Asian and European markets, howe

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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

Will Tariffs Keep Pulling Stocks Down?

Investors worldwide have been feeling the impact on stocks. A recent move has caused a stir and uncertainty on markets. Several key trading partners faced new tariffs over the weekend, including a 25% hit on goods from Mexico and Canada, with China also in the mix. Stock indexes reacted strongly to

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Feb 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Africa Nuclear Power Reboot

Southeast Asia is eager to put nuclear power back on the table. That’s right, we’re talking about nuclear energy, folks. In the Philippines, there’s a lone nuclear power plant in Bataan, sitting idle for over 40 years after the 1970 construction. That’s because of some safety scares and corruption

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Feb 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The 2023 Grammy Awards: Kendrick Lamar's Triumph with Not Like Us

Two singers have been in a long-running feud. Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Now Kendrick Lambert's "Not Like Us" has won big at the 67th Grammy Awards. The song was nominated in five categories: record of the year, song of the year, rap song, rap performance and music video. The song was a diss trac

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Why We Enjoy Exploring Dark Themes in Art

Do you ever wonder why we are drawn to dark themes in art? Why is it easier to stare at a painting of a sad moment in history then to look at a photograph of the same moment. Art has a special way of making us want to explore difficult topics. It's funny how often art and pessimism go tog

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Car Makers Set For a Bumpy Ride

In a recent move, US automakers are facing challenging times. The new tariffs on goods coming in from Canada, Mexico and China will likely add strain. A heavy barrier to these items crossing US borders has been put in place. When we speak of these goods, we're talking about cars, car parts, machines

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Feb 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Come Together for a Night of Music and Fundraising

The city of Los Angeles might have been reeling from devastating wildfires. But that didn't stop the music industry from coming together for a night of celebration and fundraising. Usually, this event is a glamorous affair with a red carpet and plenty of press. But this year, it was toned down a bit

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Trading Turmoil

Americans were hit with some sad news on a Sunday Americans may soon feel the pinch in their daily expenses as economist predict the effect of tariffs on imported goods. The spark for this worry plus doubt came from the president when he announced a new round of import taxes. He s

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Feb 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lizards' Hot Summer: How Habitats Affect Their Survival

Hot climates are not just for beach holidays for reptiles. For a lizard species in Argentina , like the L. cuyumhue, the type of habitat they call home is critical during hot summers. In Argentina, the lizard Liolaemus cuyumhue has to deal with rising temperatures. This does not just happen

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