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Nov 21 2024CRYPTO

Banana Art for Breakfast: A Crypto Tycoon's Latest Purchase

Meet Justin Sun. He's a crypto investor who just spent a whopping $6. 2 million on a banana duct-taped to a wall. This isn't any ordinary banana, though. It's called "Comedian, " and it's the brainchild of Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The piece is more than just a piece of fruit. It's a cultura

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Marriott CEO: Business is Strong, Layoffs Are a Shift

Marriott International's CEO, Anthony Capuano, recently shared some good news. Despite laying off over 800 corporate workers, he believes the company's business is solid. The hotel chain's growth is looking up, with a 3% increase in worldwide revenue per available room (RevPar) in the third quarter.

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

TikTok Teams Up with PTA to Boost Teen Online Safety

TikTok is expanding its partnership with the National PTA in the U. S. to help teens stay safe online. They're funding the PTA's "Create with Kindness" program, which encourages teens and their families to talk about online safety. This program will reach more high schools thanks to TikTok's $300, 0

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Engineering Human Blood Vessels for Injury Repair

Imagine you're in an accident, and the blood vessels in your leg get badly damaged. Doctors need to fix them fast to save your limb and life. Usually, they use veins from your own body or synthetic tubes. But sometimes, those options aren't safe or available. That's where bioengineered human arterie

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Exercise and FTIR: Unlocking Molecular Secrets

Physical activity is no secret weapon for health and performance. But recently, scientists are digging deeper. They're not just looking at the sweat or the pumped muscles, but at the tiny changes happening inside our bodies during exercise. Enter Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, a fan

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Lai's Trial: A Peek into Hong Kong's Freedom Fight

In a major trial, former media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied working with foreign powers, as he defends himself against serious charges. Lai, a strong advocate for democracy, faces life in prison if convicted. He's accused of influencing foreign policy and publishing seditious material through his med

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Joel Embiid Stands by Jimmy Butler's Talent Despite Loss

Even after some time apart, NBA star Joel Embiid still has nothing but praise for his former teammate, Jimmy Butler. After a challenging loss to the Miami Heat, Embiid acknowledged Butler's skill, calling him one of the best in the league. Butler, who had been sidelined due to an ankle injury, retur

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Taurid Meteors: Myths, Facts, and a Space Threat?

Every year, the Taurid meteor shower lights up the night sky. But beyond the spectacle, scientists wonder if larger chunks could pose a danger to Earth. The Taurid stream, linked to Comet Encke, could contain boulder-sized objects. Could one of these hit Earth? Some theories suggest a massive impact

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Making Safe Drinking Water a Reality: Where Are Bihar's Remediation Units?

Water quality is a big deal in Bihar, India, where many people rely on groundwater for drinking. The state has a lot of issues with arsenic, iron, and fluoride in its water. The government has been trying to fix this by installing remediation units. But are these units going in the right places? Let

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