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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

How Pollution Moves Through Soil and Into Our Water

Groundwater pollution is a big deal, and understanding how it happens is crucial. A recent study tackled this by looking at how nitrate nitrogen moves from soil to groundwater. They came up with a new way to model this process, which is especially important because it doesn't always happen in a stra

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Bumble's Bold Move: Big Cuts, Bigger Plans

Bumble, the dating app giant, is making some serious changes. They just announced plans to let go of 30% of their staff. That's about 240 people. This move is expected to cost the company between $13 million and $18 million this year. But Bumble believes it will save them $40 million every year movi

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Work Less, Live More: Bernie Sanders' AI-Powered Dream

Bernie Sanders, a senator from Vermont, has a bold idea. He thinks if AI makes us work faster, we should work less. In a chat with podcaster Joe Rogan, Sanders said that AI should help workers, not just bosses. He suggested that if AI boosts productivity, companies should cut work hours, not jobs. S

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Boosting Heart Health Checks with AI-Generated Sounds

Heart health is a big deal, and doctors need good tools to spot problems early. One way they do this is by listening to heart sounds. But there's a catch: not all heart conditions are easy to find. This is especially true for coronary artery disease (CAD), which is underrepresented in current datase

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

NOAA's Billing Blunder: Workers Fired, Then Billed for Non-Existent Health Coverage

Some former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in a tough spot. They were fired, then rehired, and then fired again. Now, they're getting bills for health insurance they never had. The workers say they received letters demanding payment for health care premi

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Jun 25 2025SCIENCE

How the Brain Handles New Information: A Look at the Subcortex

The brain's ability to update information is a complex process. Recent studies have focused on the role of dopamine and the striatum in this process. Researchers used a special type of MRI, called 7 Tesla fMRI, to scan the brain while people performed a memory task. They found that when new informat

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Jun 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Smart Drainage: Balancing Costs and Benefits in a Changing Climate

Cities worldwide are scrambling to upgrade their drainage systems to handle the impacts of climate change. But with limited resources, it's a challenge to figure out where to invest for the best results. Traditional planning methods often fall short because they don't account for the complex and cha

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Jun 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Bobby Sherman: From Teen Heartthrob to Lifesaver

Bobby Sherman, a familiar face from the 1960s and '70s, recently passed away at the age of 81. He was known for his catchy tunes and charming smile, which made him a favorite among teenagers. His songs like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me" were hits, and he even had his own TV shows. But Sh

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Jun 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Big Bet on AI: Thousands of Jobs Cut

Microsoft is planning to cut thousands of jobs in July. This move is part of a bigger trend in the tech world. Companies are investing heavily in AI. Meanwhile, they are reducing their workforce, especially in sales and customer service. This shift is not new, but it is becoming more noticeable. Mic

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Elder Care in Taiwan: What Can We Learn from Indigenous Practices?

Taiwan's approach to elder care has been evolving, especially with its Ten-Year Long-Term Care Plan 2. 0. This plan has been a game-changer, particularly for indigenous communities. It's not just about providing care; it's about doing it in a way that respects and incorporates cultural traditions.

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