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oil

Trump's Bold Move Against Russian Oil

March 30, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a former U. S. president has proposed a significant tariff on Russian oil. This move is seen as a direct challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The idea is simple: if you buy oil from Russia, you can't do business in the United States. The proposed tariff woul

crime

A Former Media Mogul Gets a Second Chance

March 29, 2025

The former leader of a once-promising media company got a break just before heading to prison. Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, had his nearly 10-year sentence reduced by the then-president. This happened just hours before he was set to begin his prison term for financial fraud. Media indust

health

Unexpected Cake Spoilage: A New Culprit in the Bakery Industry

March 28, 2025

A recent incident involving bakery cakes served at a business celebration has shed light on an unusual food safety issue. The culprit? A type of bacteria that has been known for over a century but is now making a comeback in an unexpected way. Bacteria from the Bacillus family are notorious for cau

health

Worm Wars: Testing Treatments for School Kids in India

March 27, 2025

In India, worm infections spread through soil are still a big problem. This is true even though things have gotten better with hygiene and regular deworming. A big study was done to see how well two different treatments work. The goal was to find out which one is better at getting rid of these worms

health

Vitamin A Overdose: The Unintended Consequences of Misguided Advice

March 27, 2025

Measles is a serious disease that can lead to severe health problems. In recent times, there has been a push for an alternative treatment for measles. This treatment involves the use of high doses of Vitamin A. The idea was promoted by a well-known figure in the anti-vaccination movement. This perso

technology

Smart Climate Control for Chicken Farms

March 26, 2025

The goal was to create a smart system for managing the climate in chicken farms. This system aims to reduce the stress that chickens experience due to heat. It uses a combination of modern technology and smart decision-making to keep the environment just right for the birds. The system relies on se

science

Cowpeas and Their Microbial Allies: A Drought Survival Guide

March 26, 2025

The world of microbes living in the soil around cowpea roots is a bustling ecosystem. These tiny organisms play a big role in how plants handle stress, like drought. But what exactly happens to these microbial communities when the rain stops? This is what a recent investigation set out to find. The

politics

Turkey's Turmoil: Investors on Edge After Political Arrest

March 25, 2025

Turkey is trying to stabilize its economy after a political storm. The arrest of a popular opposition leader sparked massive protests and a financial shakeup. The country's finance minister and central bank governor held a conference call with international investors. They aimed to reassure them tha

politics

Venezuela's Oil: The Tariff Twist

March 24, 2025

The United States is planning to hit countries buying Venezuelan oil with a 25% tariff. This move is part of a broader strategy to pressure Venezuela, which has been a significant oil supplier to the US. The tariff announcement came from the White House, which accused Venezuela of sending criminals

science

New Chemicals from Soil Bacteria

March 24, 2025

Scientists found interesting chemicals in soil bacteria. These chemicals have a special group called dichloromethyl. This group is new to a type of natural product called pyranones and furanones. The bacteria that make these chemicals live in the soil of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The plateau is hig