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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Sorghum's Hidden Hero: The Gene That Fights Fungus

Sorghum, a versatile crop that thrives in tough conditions, faces a big challenge in warm, humid places. A fungus called Colletotrichum sublineola causes anthracnose, a serious disease that slashes crop yields. Finding resistant strains is key to protecting sorghum crops. A previous study linked a g

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

Streaming Giants Disney and Fubo Join Forces

Imagine you're binge-watching your favorite shows on Hulu, and suddenly you can switch to live sports or news seamlessly. That's what's happening as Disney combines its Hulu+ Live TV service with Fubo. This merger means these two streaming titans will work together, offering users a massive lineup o

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Underdogs on the Move: Football Teams Favored Despite Away Games

The NFL playoffs are heating up, and this year, two road teams are getting the edge. The Chargers and Vikings, both wild card teams, are favored to win against lower-seeded division winners. In the AFC, the Chargers, sitting at the 5th spot, are three points ahead of the 4th seed Texans. In the NFC,

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's Lawyers Fight to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case

In a recent twist to an old saga, Donald Trump's legal team is pushing for a pause in the hush money case stemming from his 2016 presidential campaign. The case revolves around a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, with the judge eager to wrap things up swiftly to serve justice. Trump's

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

Apple & Huawei: Battle for China's Smartphone Market with Discounts

In China's competitive smartphone market, Apple is rolling out discounts on its latest iPhones to keep up with homegrown rivals like Huawei. Customers can save up to 500 yuan ($68. 50) on iPhone 16 Pro models by using specific payment methods. This promotional offer is valid from January 4 to 7. The

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Military's Role in Protecting Civilians: Shifting Gears

For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

People and Power: Unveiling the Dispositif

Have you ever wondered what makes some societal structures work the way they do? Meet the dispositif, a concept brought to life by thinker Michel Foucault. Many people view it as an unseen force, like a mysterious puppet master. But the truth is, there are actual people behind the curtains pulling t

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

What to Expect: NFL Week 18 Predictions

Week 18 of the NFL season is here, and it's time to make some picks! Let's break down the games and see what's in store. The 49ers are without Brock Purdy, but they're still favored against the Cardinals. The Cardinals' run defense has been awful, so expect the 49ers to run the ball effectively. Th

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Cold Pressure: Moldova's Energy Struggle After Gas Cutoff

When Russia stopped sending natural gas through Ukraine on January 1, it sent shockwaves across Europe. But for Moldova, a small country nestled between Ukraine and Romania, the impact was felt differently. Russia, aiming to weaken Moldova's pro-Western government, is using the gas cutoff as a tool.

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Trump's Sentencing Date Set, But No Jail Time Expected

In a surprising twist, a judge has set a sentencing date for President-elect Donald Trump in his hush money case, just over a week before he's due to return to the White House. But, the judge has signaled that Trump won't be going to jail. This makes Trump the first president to start their term wit

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