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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

AI Boom: Trump's $500 Billion Bet on Future Tech

President Donald Trump is set to announce a massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI), worth up to $500 billion. This project, called Stargate, is a partnership between tech giants OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. The goal? To build the infrastructure needed for AI development, starting in Tex

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Ichiro Suzuki Makes History in Baseball's Hall of Fame

Ever wondered what it takes to be a legend in baseball? Let's talk about Ichiro Suzuki. Born in Japan, he didn't start his major league career in the U. S. until he was 27. That's quite late compared to most players. But did that stop him from becoming the first Japanese player to enter the Baseball

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Exercise Can Counter Act the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution on Platelets

Air pollution is a major health concern, with ozone (O₃) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) being two key culprits. These pollutants can make you sick in various ways. One study in rural China, the Henan Rural Cohort Study, looked into how these pollutants affect the body, specifically platelets, which are

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Violence Facing Nurses: A Hidden Crisis in Jordanian Hospitals

Imagine you're a nurse in a remote Jordanian hospital. You're used to long hours and tough conditions, but something else is lurking in the background – workplace violence (WPV). Shockingly, a third of all WPV globally happens in the health sector, and Jordanian nurses seem to be dealing with an und

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Workers' Mental Health: The Impact of Patient Violence in Zhuhai

In the bustling city of Zhuhai, China, healthcare workers face a significant challenge: workplace violence (WPV) from patients. This issue goes beyond just physical harm; it can deeply affect their mental well-being. A recent study dived into how WPV from patients is linked to common mental health i

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Jan 22 2025FOOD

Unlocking New Flavors in Meat: From Traditional to Tech-Savvy

Flavors and tastes are what make meat so appealing to us. They're the main reasons why we pick one cut over another or choose beef over chicken. This look into the meat industry explores both old and new ways of creating these delicious sensations. Traditional methods like aging and marinating are s

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Spotting Trouble: How Michigan's Knee Implant Tracker Uncovered Issues with the Vanguard XP

In Michigan, there's a special group called the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) that keeps an eye on knee replacements. They recently found something interesting about the Biomet Vanguard XP bicruciate-retaining total knee implant. This implant is designed to

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Jan 22 2025FINANCE

Should You Hold or Sell Your Winning Investments? Experts Weigh In

Investing can be a rollercoaster. You might have heard of "HODLing, " which means holding onto an investment, especially in cryptocurrency, regardless of short-term price fluctuations. For some, this strategy has paid off big time. Take Bitcoin, for example. In 2013, it was trading around $950. Now,

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

A Winter's Night Sky Spectacle: Four Planets on Display

This winter, the night sky is putting on a dazzling show. As darkness falls, you'll be able to spot not one, not two, but four planets with the naked eye! Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are lining up for a stunning celestial display. This isn't something that happens every year, so it's worth step

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Djokovic's Comeback: A Clash of Generations at Australian Open

In a thrilling match that lasted over three and a half hours, Novak Djokovic showed why he's still a force to be reckoned with. The 37-year-old tennis star beat Carlos Alcaraz, 16 years his junior, in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Despite a leg injury and a tough start, Djokovic fought back to

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