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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Madrona's Biggest Fund Yet: $770M in New Capital

Madrona, a Seattle-based investment firm, has just hit a big milestone in its 30-year history. The company announced it has raised $770 million, its largest fund to date. This is quite a feat, especially when many venture firms are struggling to raise funds. Why the excitement around Madrona? Well,

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

How Trump's AI Project Stargate Could Boost These Tech Stocks

President Trump's new AI project, Stargate, is creating a buzz among tech stocks. This $500-billion venture, joining forces between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aims to beef up the U. S. 's AI infrastructure. Since the announcement, Oracle's shares have surged by nearly 15%, and Microsoft's by 3%.

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Beating Biologic Resistance: A New Nanovaccine Approach

Imagine you're taking medicine that your body refuses to accept because it mistakenly thinks it's an invader. This is a big problem in biologic therapies, where medicines like enzymes and gene therapies can trigger unwanted immune responses, making them less effective. Scientists are tackling this i

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump Downplays Violence from Capitol Rioters: Just Minor Issues

In a recent chat with Fox News host Sean Hannity, former President Donald Trump referred to the violent actions of Capitol rioters towards police as “minor incidents. ” This interview, happening after his swearing-in ceremony, saw Trump defending his decision to pardon 1, 500 people involved in the

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Jan 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Dealing with the Past: Klete Keller's Story After Capitol Storming

Former Olympic swimmer Klete Keller has received a full pardon from President Trump for his role in the 2021 Capitol storming. In an exclusive interview, Keller expressed relief and gratitude, stating, "I can finally start moving forward. " The pardon clears Keller of his six-month house arrest and

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Why Suicide Prevention for AAPI Veterans Needs a Cultural Touch

Suicide rates among U. S. veterans are high, but Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) veterans face an even bigger challenge. Experts say that culturally sensitive strategies work best, but there's a lack of knowledge among clinicians on how to help. To fill this gap, we talked to experts abou

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Jan 22 2025WEATHER

Discovering Louisiana: WBRZ News Teams' Journey in the Historic Snowstorm

On Tuesday, January 21st, WBRZ's news, weather, and even sports teams hit the road. Their mission? To explore how residents were dealing with the first significant snowfall since 2018 in southeastern Louisiana. It was quite the show, with several inches of snow blanketing the region. Destiny Beasle

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Mass Pardon: A Shocking Twist in the Jan. 6 Saga

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump surprised everyone by pardoning over 1, 500 people charged in the January 6, 2021, U. S. Capitol attack. This includes those convicted of serious crimes like seditious conspiracy and assaulting police officers. Even leaders of extremist groups

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

January 6, 2021: A New Chapter in National Reconciliation

In a significant move, the President of the United States took action to address what they referred to as a grave national injustice. This action focused on individuals convicted of offenses related to the events at or near the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The President commuted the sentences o

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Headache Help: Targeting the Right Muscle

Headaches can be a real pain, literally! One muscle that might be causing trouble is the rectus capitis posterior major (RCPMaj). This tiny muscle could be contributing to headache symptoms. How? It might be sending pain signals to the brain through a process called nociceptive convergence or affect

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