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Oct 20 2025BUSINESS

Embracing Errors: How One Company Turns Mistakes Into Growth

In the fast-paced world of startups, errors are inevitable. Garima Shah, cofounder of a fintech company, understands this well. She believes that mistakes are not failures but opportunities for growth. About five years ago, she started a unique tradition: a monthly meeting where employees share thei

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Where You Live Can Affect Your Liver

Liver disease is becoming a bigger problem in the US, especially among younger people. One major concern is MASLD, a metabolic-related liver condition. Many deaths from this condition could be prevented. So, why aren't they? Experts are now looking at where people live to find answers. The environm

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

Two Comets to Light Up the Night Sky

Two icy visitors from the outer solar system are about to put on a show. Comet Lemmon and Comet Swan are making their way towards Earth, offering a unique chance for skywatchers to catch a glimpse of these rare celestial events. Comet Swan is the closer of the two, coming within about 24 million mi

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Oct 20 2025SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani's Unmatched Double Act in Baseball

Shohei Ohtani did something amazing in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series. He hit three home runs and pitched six innings without giving up any runs. This is a big deal because it's really hard to be great at both hitting and pitching in baseball. Ohtani's performance was special because he did w

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Oct 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Updates: A Quick Look at What's New and Noteworthy

High school students are changing their STEM focus thanks to AI. This shift is big. It's not just about learning old stuff. It's about getting ready for new tech jobs. Students are diving into machine learning, data science, and robotics. These are the skills that will matter in the future. Protest

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Oct 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Sci-Fi Adventure: 'Homebound' by Portia Elan

Portia Elan is set to release her first novel, "Homebound, " next year. This book is a science fiction story that takes place in the 1980s. The main character, Becks, is a teenager who is trying to finish a game her uncle left behind. The game Becks is working on has a big impact. It connects the l

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

The Strange Case of the Alien Telepathy Paper

A peculiar event unfolded when a journalist decided to test the waters of academic publishing. He used an AI tool to create a fake research paper. This paper claimed that brain scans could detect telepathy with high accuracy. To make it even more absurd, the paper suggested that telepathic abilities

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Questioning the Vaccine Faith

In a world where vaccine support is often treated as unshakable belief, a legal expert is calling for a shift from blind trust to informed scrutiny. The new book, "Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines, " suggests that discussions around vaccines have taken on a religious tone, where doubt is met

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Oct 20 2025RELIGION

Why Are Smart People Suddenly Interested in Religion?

In recent years, a surprising trend has emerged among intellectuals and influencers. Many who were once vocal about their lack of religious beliefs are now openly discussing the positive aspects of faith. Names like David Brooks, Jordan Peterson, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali have joined the conversation, sha

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

A New Leader Brings Hope to Cyprus

In a surprising turn of events, the Turkish Cypriot community has elected a new leader who might just breathe new life into the long-stalled peace talks. Tufan Erhurman, a moderate from the center-left, secured a whopping 62. 7% of the votes, leaving his opponent, Ersin Tatar, far behind with just 3

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