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May 21 2025BUSINESS

Banking in a Pandemic: Navigating Resources and Capabilities

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how crucial it is for banks to make quick, informed decisions about their resources and capabilities. This is where a decision-making model comes in handy. It helps managers pick the right resources and capabilities in real-time, adapting as needed. However, the curre

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

Blood Markers in Borneo: A Genetic Look at Four Groups

The focus is on human platelet antigens, or HPAs. These are crucial markers in the body's immune system. They play a big role in certain medical conditions. Knowing the genetic makeup of these markers in different groups can help prevent and manage these health issues. In Malaysia, a lot of data ha

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May 21 2025CRYPTO

Divided Senate Votes for Crypto Rules: What's the Deal?

A significant number of senators, both Republican and Democrat, recently pushed forward a bill to regulate stablecoins. This move, however, has raised eyebrows due to potential conflicts of interest. Sixteen Democratic senators joined their Republican colleagues to advance the Guiding and Establishi

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Climate Change and HIV: The Hidden Struggles of Nairobi's Youth

The effects of climate change are far-reaching, impacting everything from weather patterns to public health. One group often overlooked in these discussions is young sex workers and gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) in Nairobi, Kenya. These individuals face unique challenge

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

Can AI Models Handle Extreme Weather Events?

AI models are becoming a big deal in weather forecasting. They are supposed to help us predict extreme weather events. But there is a problem. These models are trained on past weather data. They struggle with events that are so rare, they weren't in the training data. These rare events are called "g

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May 21 2025RELIGION

Portuguese Priests: Personality, Fun, and Burnout

The well-being of priests in Portugal has been a topic of interest. A recent investigation looked into how personality traits, leisure activities, and professional support affect the risk of burnout among these religious leaders. The study involved 208 priests who took two tests: one for personalit

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May 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's Digital Economy: The Hidden Carbon Footprint

China's digital economy is booming, but there's a hidden cost. The rapid growth of digital sectors is driving up demand for coal-based electricity. This, in turn, is pumping out a lot of CO2, contributing to climate change. The tricky part is that the exact sources of these emissions within the supp

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May 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

New Homes for Captive Dolphins and Whales

The idea of moving dolphins and whales from marine parks to ocean sanctuaries is gaining traction. This shift is driven by growing worries about the well-being of these creatures in captivity. A unique team effort is underway to create the first set of rules for these ocean sanctuaries. The goal is

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May 20 2025POLITICS

A $400 Million Jet: Is It a Gift or a Bribe?

The Qatari prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, has dismissed claims that Qatar's offer of a $400 million Boeing 747 jet to former U. S. President Donald Trump was a bribe. He described the jet offer as a standard exchange between two countries. He emphasized that the transactio

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May 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Heat and Our Eco-Friendly Choices

Urban areas in tropical regions, such as Singapore, are experiencing rapid temperature increases. This is due to a combination of climate change and urban growth. The intense heat and humidity make it challenging for cities to promote eco-friendly habits. Many people understand the importance of env

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