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Is TikTok Really an Addiction Machine?

October 15, 2024

Ever wondered why you spend hours scrolling through TikTok? You're not alone. Millions do the same. But what's the cost? A report claims that TikTok knew teens were getting hooked. The app's Chinese roots make U.S. officials suspicious. They want TikTok to leave or sell its U.S. section. In 2019, Ti

health

Many Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

October 14, 2024

A survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that one in four American adults believe they might have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This mental health condition is often associated with children, usually boys, who struggle with focus at school. However

business

Three Economists Win Nobel for Work on Global Inequality

October 14, 2024

Meet the economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson - they just won the Nobel Prize for their fascinating work on global economic inequality. These guys are from MIT and the University of Chicago, but none of them were born in the US. They've been looking into how colonialism shape

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Boeing Workers' Strike: A Month In, What's the Plan?

October 14, 2024

It's been over a month since Boeing's machinists started their strike, rejecting a contract offer from the company. The ongoing standoff is causing Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, some serious headaches. The union and Boeing are still at odds, with negotiations falling apart and production coming t

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Missing Cancer Diagnoses: A Hidden Pandemic Legacy

October 14, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are warning that around 130,000 people in the United States might be living with undiagnosed advanced cancer. This alarming figure emerged from a study conducted by researchers at Case Western University. The disruptions caused by the pandemic, such as

technology

Robots Take Over Food Delivery at Minnesota’s University

October 14, 2024

Ever thought about robots handling your lunch delivery? Well, that’s happening at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Last week marked the start of a new robot-powered delivery service on campus. Starship Technologies has introduced its first AI-driven robots in Minneapolis, and they're the fir

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Securing Trade Deals: UK Minister's New Priorities

October 14, 2024

Let's talk about the UK's trade ambitions. The business minister, Jonathan Reynolds, recently shared some updates. He's really keen on sealing trade deals with India and some Gulf countries. In fact, he mentioned that talks with a group of six Gulf nations might restart as early as next week. This i

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Which Presidential Candidate is Better for Wall Street?

October 13, 2024

In just over a month, voters will decide the country's future. While not all presidential actions affect Wall Street, the economic policies of the incoming administration can significantly impact the stock market. Over the past two terms, stocks have performed well. During Donald Trump's presidency

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AI Promises: A Glimpse into Our Future?

October 12, 2024

The head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, isn't worried about AI taking over the world. In a lengthy blog post, he painted a vision where AI solves all our problems. From curing diseases to ending world hunger, Amodei believes AI can do it all. He thinks powerful AI, smarter than a Nobel Prize winner, wi

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Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise Again

October 12, 2024

In the United States, whooping cough cases have surged to over 17,600 as of early October, marking a significant jump from the 3,962 cases reported last year. Before the pandemic, whooping cough cases often exceeded 10,000 annually, peaking at 18,600 in 2019. However, in 2021, the number dropped to