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Jul 21 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Week: A Boost for Digital Currencies and What It Means

Cryptocurrencies saw a significant surge during what was dubbed "Crypto Week" by House Republicans. This week was marked by the approval of several pro-crypto bills, which seemed to give a confidence boost to the market. Ethereum, for instance, hit a six-month high on Friday, climbing up to $3, 675.

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Jul 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech Boosts Language Learning and Translation

The FACT model is a new tool that helps with language translation and learning. It uses a mix of text and visual information to make translations better. This model is special because it looks at future context and ensures that the translation makes sense with both text and images. In tests, the FA

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Jul 20 2025SCIENCE

Harnessing Nature's Power: The Future of Solar Energy

The world is on the hunt for clean energy. Solar power is a big part of this. But there is a new kid on the block: dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). These are different from the usual silicon solar panels. They use dyes to capture sunlight. And guess what? These dyes can come from nature. Nature

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

Global Teamwork for Healthier Teeth and Gums

In 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) set ambitious targets to improve oral health globally by 2030. This sparked a wave of collaboration, particularly among educators training future dentists and hygienists. The United States and Europe took the initiative to unite global efforts. They aime

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

How Trauma Affects Parents and Kids: A Hidden Cycle

Trauma can leave deep marks on people's lives. But what's less talked about is how it can ripple through families, especially when parents are struggling. A recent study shed light on this issue by looking at parents in a community center who face many challenges. The study found that many of these

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Why Heart Doctors Aren't Using a Life-Saving Treatment

Heart failure is a big deal, especially for folks over 50. It's a top reason people end up in the hospital, and it can make life pretty tough. There's a treatment called Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) that can really help, but not enough doctors are using it. The usual ways to get doctors t

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

The Fed's Big Fix: A Costly Renovation and Political Tensions

The Federal Reserve's headquarters is getting a major upgrade, but the project is way over budget. This has caught the attention of former President Donald Trump, who has been critical of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The renovation of the Fed's main building and other structures in Washington, DC, has s

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Jul 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Ways to Improve Learning in Time-Based Networks

Time-based networks, like social media or online shopping platforms, show how connections change over time. Lately, scientists have focused on creating better models to understand these networks. But there's a catch: they haven't paid much attention to the quality of the "wrong" examples used to tra

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

California's political landscape might look quite different if ranked choice voting became the norm. This system, where voters rank candidates by preference, has already made waves in places like New York City. In the recent mayoral race, a lesser-known candidate, Zohran Mamdani, beat a well-establi

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Hunger Hurdles: Refugees' Fight for Food in the U. S.

Refugees in the U. S. often struggle to put food on the table. This isn't just a one-time problem. It's a challenge that can pop up at different times after they resettle. Why? Because their journey to find enough food isn't straightforward. It's a mix of hurdles and creative solutions. First, let'

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