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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

Early Signals of Bone Damage from Steroid Drugs in Rats

Scientists studied how a common steroid, prednisolone, affects bone health in young rats. They looked at three blood markers that show how fast bones build and break down: a protein from new bone, another marker of bone strength, and one that signals bone loss. The team also checked the bones with d

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Tensions Around Iran Grow

A new conflict that started three days ago has already pushed up oil and gas prices in the United States and around the world. The fighting began with attacks on Iranian targets, including its leader, and Iran has struck a range of sites in neighboring countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Tho

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

People Want to Know How Much They’re Worth in Dating

New York subway cars once carried posters for a dating app called Bidsy that promised to turn romance into an auction. The ads claimed it would let users “discover your true dating market value” by bidding on potential partners. Some commuters felt uneasy, saying the idea reduced people to a price t

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

AI and Stock Moves: A Quick Look

People often wonder if new tech tools are failing. The story starts with a company that uses AI in its products. Some experts say the company’s recent earnings report shows signs of trouble. The numbers hint that customers may not be buying as much as expected. One point to note is that the analyst

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Biden‑Britain Tension Over Iran Strike

The United States and Britain have long been close allies, but a recent disagreement has shaken that bond. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment when Prime Minister Keir Starmer decided not to allow U. S. forces to use British bases for the initial strikes on Iran. Trump said it was “sad t

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Quick Surge: A Short‑Covering Story

Bitcoin jumped close to $70, 000 on Monday after a weekend dip that came as U. S. forces launched strikes against Iran. The price then steadied around $69, 000. The rally follows a long‑term decline that cut the coin’s value by half, dampening investor confidence. Some traders believe the rise

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Rethinking a “Penny” Flyer: Why Gogo Might Be Too Hazy

Gogo, the company that sells internet to business jets, had a big jump in price yesterday. It climbed 12%, and people were trading a lot more than usual. The rise came after the firm released its fourth‑quarter results for 2025, which showed higher earnings than many had expected. The stock has boun

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Legislators Clash Over Legal Betting on War Outcomes

Lawmakers are stepping up their criticism of markets that let people bet on the results of military actions. The debate grew louder after a prediction platform opened a line on whether Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lose power following an attack that killed him. Some senators called th

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Nears $70, 000 as Oil Prices Rise Amid U. S. Airstrikes

Bitcoin is almost hitting the $70, 000 level even though oil prices are climbing because of U. S. airstrikes on Iran. Short‑term holders, who usually sell quickly when prices fall, are holding steady. After a sharp drop on Feb. 5–6, many people who bought near $89, 000 sold to exchanges at a loss

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Feb 28 2026FINANCE

Inflation Numbers Push the Dow Lower

A fresh set of inflation figures has shaken the market, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down for the day. The data shows prices rising faster than many investors expected, raising worries about higher interest rates and slower growth. Because the Dow is made up of big companies, even

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