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TikTok's Fate Up in the Air: Supreme Court Weighs In

January 10, 2025

TikTok, a popular video-sharing app owned by a Chinese company, might be facing a ban in the United States. The Supreme Court is set to decide on Friday whether a law banning the app violates the First Amendment. The app's parent company argues that the law is unconstitutional, while the U. S. gover

health

New Pharmacists' Prescribing Powers: What Stakeholders Think

January 10, 2025

Ever wondered what people involved in healthcare think about new pharmacists prescribing medicines right after they graduate? Well, a recent study took a deep dive into this topic. The General Pharmaceutical Council has changed the rules, allowing new pharmacists to prescribe from the moment they st

business

Why Dana White Might Be Meta's Secret Weapon

January 10, 2025

Dana White, the UFC's powerful CEO, has suddenly found himself in the world of Silicon Valley tech giants. While some see this as a surprise, MMA analyst Luke Thomas isn't buying the official story that White's involvement with Meta is about artificial intelligence. Instead, he suggests it's all abo

science

A Three-Pronged Approach to Understanding a 1950s Glacial Flood

January 10, 2025

Global warming is melting glaciers, creating lakes behind unstable dams. When these dams break, it causes Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), which can be devastating. Scientists often rely on satellite images and river gauges to track these floods, but older events might be missed. At Grosse Glac

technology

Fact-Checkers Brace for Job Cuts as Meta Stops Funding

January 9, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US has fact-checking journalists worried. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been funding fact-checking organizations for years. These groups check the accuracy of posts and can reduce the reach of fal

science

Deadly Mosquito Mating: A New Weapon Against Disease?

January 9, 2025

Imagine a world where mosquitoes could be their own worst enemy. Australian researchers have come up with a fascinating idea: genetically modify male mosquitoes so their semen is toxic to females. This might sound a bit wild, but it could be a game-changer in the fight against diseases like malaria

entertainment

Why Grace O'Malley's Salary at Barstool Sports Wasn't Enough

January 9, 2025

Grace O'Malley, the former Barstool Sports employee, revealed that she made $250, 000 a year while working at the company. This came to light after her interview with Theo Von on the "This Past Weekend" podcast. O'Malley mentioned that her salary was "decent" but not close to half a million, as Von

politics

Canadian Leaders Demand Trump Drops 51st State Idea: 'Not a Joke Anymore'

January 9, 2025

Canadian leaders are fed up with President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who handles U. S. -Canada relations, has said, "The joke is over. " Trump has been saying Canada and Greenland could join the U. S. , with C

technology

AI's Autonomous Future: A Game Changer in Business

January 9, 2025

Imagine a future where AI runs the show. According to a 2025 report, 77% of bosses think trust is key to making this happen. As AI adoption speeds up, 69% of executives see it as a chance to reinvent their tech systems. This AI revolution will shake up tech development, customer experiences, and eve

science

The Power of Silicates: A New Weapon Against Citrus Diseases

January 9, 2025

The citrus industry is under threat from various post-harvest diseases, including green mold, sour rot, and blue mold. These diseases are caused by pesky fungi like Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum, among others. The problem? Traditional fungicides harm the environment. So, scientists