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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

Tariffs and The Stock Market: Why It All Matters

Tariffs have been in the spotlight. The stock market reacted to the news of tariffs on Monday. The S&P 500 dipped 0. 6% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite saw a 0. 1% and 1% loss respectively. Asian and European markets, howe

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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

Will Tariffs Keep Pulling Stocks Down?

Investors worldwide have been feeling the impact on stocks. A recent move has caused a stir and uncertainty on markets. Several key trading partners faced new tariffs over the weekend, including a 25% hit on goods from Mexico and Canada, with China also in the mix. Stock indexes reacted strongly to

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Feb 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Africa Nuclear Power Reboot

Southeast Asia is eager to put nuclear power back on the table. That’s right, we’re talking about nuclear energy, folks. In the Philippines, there’s a lone nuclear power plant in Bataan, sitting idle for over 40 years after the 1970 construction. That’s because of some safety scares and corruption

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Feb 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The 2023 Grammy Awards: Kendrick Lamar's Triumph with Not Like Us

Two singers have been in a long-running feud. Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Now Kendrick Lambert's "Not Like Us" has won big at the 67th Grammy Awards. The song was nominated in five categories: record of the year, song of the year, rap song, rap performance and music video. The song was a diss trac

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Feb 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Snowden Speaks Out on Nvidia's Latest GPUs

Imagine this: a former NSA contractor, known for exposing government secrets, suddenly turns his attention to the world of tech. Edward Snowden, the whistleblower, has publicly criticized Nvidia's new RTX 5000 series. What's got him so riled up? It's not just the high price tags. Snowden po

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Feb 03 2025EDUCATION

How Physical Activity Training for Preschool Teachers can Affect Young Children

Think back to your preschool days. Playtime was a big part of your day. But how does the way teachers handle this activity impact kids? Let's dive into a study that looked at this very thing. In the land of Norway 1, 265 preschoolers, aged 3-5, from 46 different preschools were part of a

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Feb 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Changes: EU's AI Rules Are Now in Effect

The EU has taken a big step forward in regulating artificial intelligence. It's the first major region to create comprehensive rules for AI. The EU AI Act is now active. This means certain AI uses are now illegal and companies have to be careful about how they use AI. It is a huge change. The E

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Why We Enjoy Exploring Dark Themes in Art

Do you ever wonder why we are drawn to dark themes in art? Why is it easier to stare at a painting of a sad moment in history then to look at a photograph of the same moment. Art has a special way of making us want to explore difficult topics. It's funny how often art and pessimism go tog

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Europe's Migration Dilemma: Lessons from Trump's Strong-Arm Tactics

Imagine a room full of serious-looking people, all trying to figure out how to manage immigration to the EU. This happened in Warsaw, where European ministers met to discuss ways to beef up their approach to irregular migration. They found themselves thinking about a certain Mr. Trump Dona

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Car Makers Set For a Bumpy Ride

In a recent move, US automakers are facing challenging times. The new tariffs on goods coming in from Canada, Mexico and China will likely add strain. A heavy barrier to these items crossing US borders has been put in place. When we speak of these goods, we're talking about cars, car parts, machines

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