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Sep 05 2025POLITICS

Georgia's Big Battery Plan Hits a Snag

A major setback struck a huge project in Georgia. Hundreds of workers building a battery factory for Hyundai and Kia were taken into custody. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led the operation, halting construction. The factory is a big deal. It's part of a massive investment in Georgia. T

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Sep 03 2025BUSINESS

Manufacturing Slump: Tariffs Take a Toll on U. S. Factories

U. S. factories are in a tough spot. For the sixth month in a row, manufacturing has shrunk. The main culprit? Tariffs. These import taxes are making it hard for factories to do their job. Some say things are worse now than during the Great Recession. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) share

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Sep 01 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's September Struggles: What's Behind the Pattern?

Bitcoin has a reputation for struggling in September. Over the past decade, it has seen declines in eight out of eleven Septembers. This trend could be due to people cashing out after summer gains or needing funds for expenses like school or taxes. It's also a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy—trade

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Aug 21 2025SCIENCE

Tomato's Flowering Mystery: The Role of Key Genes

Tomatoes, like many plants, have a fascinating way of blooming. It's not just one gene that makes this happen. Instead, it's a team of genes working together. Scientists dove into this topic. They wanted to understand how three important genes in tomatoes help them flower. First, they looked at the

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Aug 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla and Ford: Friends or Foes?

Tesla and Ford have been going head-to-head in the electric vehicle (EV) market. But recently, they've been giving each other props instead of jabs. Ford just showed off its new way of making EVs. It's a big deal because it will make the process cheaper and easier. This new method will be used to b

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Aug 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Water-Saving Sprinklers: A New Way to Keep Lawns Green

A new sprinkler system is making waves in lawn care. The Sprinkler 3 is not your average watering tool. It's smart, precise, and eco-friendly. Instead of spraying water everywhere, it uses a method like a printer to put water exactly where it's needed. This means less waste and a healthier lawn. Th

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Aug 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up Greywater: The Surfactant Challenge

Greywater, the leftover water from showers, sinks, and washing machines, has a big problem: surfactants. These are the soapy stuff that help clean things but can be harmful to the environment. A lot of research has been done on how to remove surfactants from greywater, but there's no clear winner ye

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Aug 12 2025BUSINESS

A Steel Mill Tragedy: One Life Lost, Many Questions

A recent explosion at the U. S. Steel Clairton plant in Pennsylvania has left a community in shock and mourning. Timothy Quinn, a 39-year-old father of three, was one of the two people who lost their lives in the blast. His sister, Trisha Quinn, shared her harrowing experience of rushing to the plan

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Aug 08 2025LIFESTYLE

Wisconsin's Hidden Gems Shine in Small City Rankings

Wisconsin is making waves in the small city scene, and it's not just luck. A recent study put two of its cities in the top five spots, showing that the state is a hotspot for great small-town living. Brookfield and Appleton are the stars, proving that good things come in small packages. Brookfield,

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Aug 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Intel's Rocky Road: Can the Chip Giant Regain Its Footing?

Intel, once a titan in the tech world, is facing some serious challenges. The company is struggling with slow business growth and political headwinds. President Trump has publicly opposed Intel's current CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, due to his past investments in China. This opposition has raised concerns about

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