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ines

Alibaba's Revenue Rises as Profits Boosted by Investments

November 16, 2024

Alibaba, China's big name in e-commerce, entertainment, and tech, saw its revenues go up by 5% to about $33. 7 billion in the recent quarter. This was the result of a 63% jump in net profits to $6. 25 billion. But it's not all straightforward - some of this boost came from changes in the value of th

technology

EU's New AI Rules: A Peek into the Future

November 15, 2024

The European Union is taking a big step towards regulating AI with its draft rules for general-purpose AI models. Big names like Meta, Google, and OpenAI will need to follow these guidelines. You might be wondering, what are these general-purpose AI (GPAI) models anyway? They're like super-flexible

health

How Iran Deals with End-of-Life Care

November 15, 2024

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, caring for terminally ill patients is a big challenge. Doctors and policymakers often struggle with how to improve the lives of people who are very sick and may not get better. This is where ethics come in. Ethical guidelines help healthcare workers know what's right

health

Running in the Heat: A Look at Cytokine Levels and Body Temperature

November 15, 2024

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you run a 7-mile race in warm weather? Seventy-seven recreational runners found out the hard way during a recent race where the temperature ranged from 25. 0 to 26. 7°C and the humidity was between 56. 7% to 79. 0%. Before and after the race, their blood

politics

Rethinking Our Health: What RFK Jr. Wants to Change

November 15, 2024

Everybody’s been buzzing about RFK Jr. ’s appointment as the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. While some applaud his plans to make America healthier, many experts are worried. He’s calling for big changes like overhauling our food system, reassessing fluoride in water, and ev

health

Revamping Drug Treatment: A New Approach in the Philippines

November 15, 2024

In the Philippines, the need for better drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation services has been growing. To address this, the Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a new residential treatment model called INTREPRET. This model has been integrated into 21 existing DOH-owned Treatment and Re

politics

Diner Owner Questions Gov's Congestion Pricing Talks

November 15, 2024

Imagine this: you own a cozy diner in NYC, and the governor keeps dropping by, chatting with your patrons. That was the case for Tarek Soliman, owner of The Comfort Diner, before Governor Kathy Hochul's 2022 gubernatorial race. But things changed after her election. Soliman hasn't seen Hochul since,

lifestyle

Unexpected Reunion: Chicago Bakery Owner and Customer Discover They're Mother and Son

November 15, 2024

Imagine finding out your favorite bakery owner is your birth mom! That's what happened to Vamarr Hunter in 2022. He was a regular at Give Me Some Sugah in Chicago. One day, the bakery called him. The woman on the phone? Lenore Lindsey, the owner, and his birth mother. She had given birth to him when

education

Teachers Strike in Marblehead: Schools Closed, Football On

November 15, 2024

In Marblehead, school has been closed for four days straight due to a teachers' strike. The town's educators, represented by the Marblehead Education Association (MEA), are facing a fine of $50, 000 imposed by an Essex County Superior Court judge for defying the state's ban on public sector strikes.

finance

Investing in Chinese Stocks: Worth the Gamble?

November 15, 2024

Caroline Cai, the CEO of U. S. -based Pzena Investment Management, believes that now is the time to increase exposure to Chinese stocks. She argues that the risks are obvious to everyone, but the valuations are so low that investors are being compensated for taking on that risk. This perspective is