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Oct 12 2025POLITICS

U. S. and India Talk Trade and More

The U. S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They talked about important things like trade, defense, and technology. They also discussed how both countries need certain minerals that are really important. Gor mentioned that President Trump thinks highly

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Oct 12 2025SCIENCE

Differences in Atractylodes Species: A Closer Look at Their Polysaccharides

Atractylodes plants, known for their medicinal uses, have three main species: Atractylodes lancea (AL), A. chinensis (AC), and A. macrocephala (AM). These plants have different types of sugars, called polysaccharides, which play a big role in their medicinal properties. Scientists looked at these su

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Oct 12 2025EDUCATION

A New Chapter in Education: Campus Expands with AI Expert

Campus, a college startup with big names like Shaquille O'Neal and Sam Altman behind it, has made a significant move. They've brought in Jerome Pesenti, who used to be a big shot in AI at Meta, to be their new Chief Technology Officer. This isn't just a new hire; it's a whole new direction for Campu

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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

How a Pharmacy Program is Tackling Antibiotic Overuse

Antibiotics are becoming less effective due to overuse. This is a big problem worldwide. In places with fewer resources, doctors in primary care often prescribe antibiotics without proper oversight. This leads to unnecessary use. While big hospitals have made progress in using antibiotics wisely, sm

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Subsidies: The Big Fight Behind the Government Shutdown

The government shutdown is now in its tenth day, and one of the main issues causing the delay is healthcare subsidies. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), help people pay for their health insurance. They were expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to help more people afford insura

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

Why the Nobel Peace Prize Snubbed Trump and Chose a Venezuelan Leader

The Nobel Peace Prize committee made a bold choice this year, and not everyone is happy about it. They picked María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work in fighting for democracy in her country. This decision left some Trump supporters upset, especially after they pushed hard

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Big Show: New Missile on Display

North Korea put on a big military parade. It showed off a new long-range missile. This happened on Friday night. It was part of celebrations for the 80th birthday of the country's ruling party. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, watched the parade. He gave a speech. He talked about the bravery

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Oct 11 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants Take Over U. S. Ads: What's Next for TV?

The U. S. advertising scene has seen a huge shift in the last ten years. Five tech giants now control most of the market. These companies are Meta Platforms, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent company), and ByteDance (which owns TikTok). Back in the day, these five only had a small part of

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Oct 11 2025BUSINESS

Power Struggle: Can Microsoft Really Go Green by 2030?

Microsoft has set an ambitious target: becoming carbon-negative by 2030. But is this goal achievable? The tech giant's data centers are notorious for their massive energy consumption. This is a big problem, especially in some East Asian countries where clean energy is scarce. The issue is not just

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

France's Budget Balancing Act: A Prime Minister's Tough Task

In a surprising turn of events, Sébastien Lecornu is back as France's prime minister, just days after stepping down. President Macron made this announcement after a meeting with major political parties, excluding the far-right and far-left. Lecornu's return wasn't expected, as he had publicly stated

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