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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

What's the Big Deal About the US and World Politics?

The US is the global heavyweight, so what happens in Washington matters as geopolitics is akin to a game of thrilling chess. At first glance, the influence is simple. The US is the world's most powerful country, like Rome during its prime, but today’s world is much more interconnected. The real ki

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Feb 07 2025FINANCE

AI Capital Surge: Big Tech Doubles Down

Imagine a world where big tech companies are racing to outspend each other. Well, that's exactly what's happening. Amazon is leading the charge. They are spending over $100 billion and still plan to spend even more. This is largely to build more data centres . There is a good reason for this. T

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Paxlovid: The Pill That Battles COVID-19

Paxlovid, a clever mix of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, made headlines as it became the first approved oral treatment for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms. This combination is designed to tackle the virus with minimal fuss. Everything works quite well using two main actors in the body: t

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Trouble in Paradise: Trump's Plan for Gaza Sparks Contradictions

Gaza, a small strip of land between Egypt and Israel, is a hot topic for former President Trump. Recently, top officials in his administration had differing views on Trump's comments. Trump suggests that the U. S. might take control of Gaza and help rebuild it, but without troops or taxpayer funds.

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

People Power: Protests Against New Administration Policies

Across the United States, people took to the streets to voice their disapproval of recent policy changes. In cities like Philadelphia and state capitols from Minnesota to Texas, protesters gathered to express their concerns. They didn't like the tougher stance on immigration, the reversal of transg

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Light Touch: Secret Weapon for Better Balance?

Imagine being able to stand steady as a tree with just a gentle touch. This simple action is called light touch. But just how good is this light touch at helping you stand still. Scientists did not stop with this. A group of volunteers were asked to stand on a force plate in d

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Feb 06 2025CRIME

Your Voice Matters: OPP Wants Your Thoughts on Security in Eastern Ontario

Did you know that the East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is eager to hear from residents about their community policing services! They are kicking off a survey this week. Imagine this, a unique survey code and web address will pop up in selected postboxes in communities lik

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Feb 06 2025SPORTS

LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the Lakers

What happens when you change one of the biggest NBA stars atop one of the biggest rosters in the NBA? By surprise, no one expected Anthony Davis' move to Los Angeles Mavericks the trade in ESPN had lined up. James was among the uneasy. He insisted that it was odd and uncomfortable,

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Feb 06 2025BUSINESS

What Did Disney Do For First Quarter?

Disney recently shared its first-quarter results. Net income rose by 5% to a whopping $24. 69 billion compared to last year. Also, there was an attempt at favorable market expectations. The bankers at LSEG expected $24. 62 billion, they missed it by about $100 million. Likewise, the adjusted earning

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Molecule Mysteries with New Chemical Mixes

Imagine peeking into the world of tiny molecules to figure out their structures. This is exactly what some clever chemists have done. They found a new and exciting way to make stable compounds called osmate esters. And why are these esters important? Well, they make it easier to figure out the shape

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