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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

New Japan Hedge Fund: A Fresh Start for Finance Pros

In the world of finance, big moves are happening. Two experienced professionals are joining forces to launch a new hedge fund. This fund will focus on Japan's market. Takeo Serizawa, a former portfolio manager at Citadel, is teaming up with Tomohiro Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi used to head Point72 Asset Ma

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Trading Fast and Slow: Hudson River's New Game Plan

In the fast-paced world of electronic trading, speed is often seen as the key to success. However, Hudson River Trading has decided to shake things up by taking a different approach. Instead of focusing solely on split-second trades, they are now holding onto positions for longer periods, sometimes

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of an Ancient Remedy for Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease is a tough condition. It slowly destroys brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical that helps control movement. Right now, there's no cure. Treatments only help with symptoms and can cause problems over time. Enter Lingjiao Gouteng decoction, a traditional Chinese medicine.

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Smartphones and Kids: A Growing Concern

Smartphones are everywhere, and kids are getting them younger than ever. But is this a good thing? New research suggests that children who get smartphones before age 12 might face more health issues. The study, which looked at data from over 10, 000 kids across the U. S. , found that early smartphon

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

A Quick Check for the Brain: Testing Speed in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a tricky condition. It can slow down how quickly the brain works. To measure this, scientists made a new test. It's called the Auditory Test of Processing Speed, or ATOPS for short. This test is special. It doesn't rely on sight. It also doesn't test other brain functions. It j

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Dec 02 2025CRIME

Luigi Mangione's Courtroom Drama: New Details Emerge

In a New York courtroom, the spotlight was on Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a healthcare CEO. His lawyers are fighting to keep certain evidence out of his upcoming trials. They say the police didn't have a warrant to search his backpack, which had some interesting items inside. One of

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Oops! Russia's Space Launch Site Takes a Hit

Russia's main space launch site is in a bit of trouble. A recent rocket launch caused some serious damage. The rocket itself went up fine. It carried three astronauts to the International Space Station. But the launchpad took a beating. The problem started with the rocket's exhaust. It pushed a ser

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

How a Tiny Virus Tricks Plants into Getting Sick

Plants have a clever way to fight off viruses. They use a system called SAR, which stands for systemic acquired resistance. SAR acts like a plant's immune system, helping it remember past infections and protect itself better in the future. Salicylic acid (SA) and its friends, like MeSA and AzA, are

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stranger Things Season 5: Fans Find Flaws

Fans of "Stranger Things" have been talking about some confusing parts in the newest season. After the first part came out on November 26, people started noticing things that didn't make sense. One big problem was in episode four, where Will remembers important moments from his life. But these memor

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Queens to Get a Casino: What It Means for the Area

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T

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