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Jul 02 2025FINANCE

U. S. Private Jobs Dip in June, But Paychecks Keep Growing

In June, the private sector saw a drop of 33, 000 jobs. This decline was mainly due to fewer hires and companies not filling open positions quickly. However, paychecks grew by 4. 4% over the year, showing that wages are still going up. The job losses were mostly in professional services and educati

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Vacation Blues: How to Actually Relax on Your Trip

Ever come back from a vacation feeling more tired than when you left? You're not alone. Many people pack their trips so full of activities that they forget the main point: to relax. Instead of just enjoying the moment, some feel the need to cram in as many sights and activities as possible. This ca

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Missed Chance: How Apple and Microsoft's Paths Diverged

In 1985, a young Bill Gates, known for his work on the Mac, sent a memo to Apple's top bosses. He suggested that Apple should let other companies use its Mac operating system. This idea was not well received by Apple's leaders, John Sculley and Jean Louis Gassée. They believed that the Mac was too g

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Jul 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Earthworms and Invasive Plants Team Up in Polluted Soil

In some places, the soil is not very healthy. It has something called Cadmium (Cd) in it. This is not good for plants. But, some plants are better at dealing with this than others. These are called invasive plants. They are not from around here. They come from other places and take over. Earthworms

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of PSTPIP1 in Kidney Cancer

PSTPIP1 is a protein that has caught the attention of researchers due to its involvement in various immune system pathways. It's been found to be more active in tumors than in healthy tissues. This sparked interest in studying its role in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common type

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Breathing Easier: A Look at Helping COVID-19 Patients

In Japan, doctors wanted to see how well non-invasive breathing help worked for COVID-19 patients. They looked at many hospitals to find out if it was safe and what made some patients do better than others. First, they checked how often this breathing help was used. It turned out, it was a common c

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Smart Materials: Detecting Danger and Cleaning Up

There's a big problem with certain chemicals. Nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) and radioactive iodine can hurt people and the environment. Scientists are working hard to find ways to detect and clean up these harmful substances. They've created two special materials called HTAEA and HTMB. These are l

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Asking Better Questions in the AI Age

In the coming years, as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common, the way we ask questions will need to change. This shift is not just about technology. It's about how we think and solve problems. Leaders and teachers will have to come up with new questions they haven't thought of before. A

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Startups Raise Big Bucks for AI and Green Tech

On July 1, 2025, a wave of startups secured major funding to push boundaries in AI, robotics, and sustainability. Genesis AI, a robotics software startup, launched with a massive $105 million seed round. This company aims to build a foundational AI model for robots, helping them tackle complex tasks

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

A New Chapter for 23andMe: What's Next for Your Genetic Data?

A big change is happening for 23andMe. A court just gave the green light for the company to be sold to a nonprofit group. This group is led by Anne Wojcicki, who used to be the CEO. The sale is worth $305 million. This is not the first time 23andMe has been up for sale. Earlier, there was a $256 mil

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