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These Senate races may help determine the fate of Social Security
Nine competitive Senate races involve candidates discussing Social Security reform plans ahead of a projected trust fund depletion in late 2032, which could trigger 22% automatic benefit cuts without congressional action.
AMD stock jumps 8% on earnings as data center revenue nearly doubles
Advanced Micro Devices reported third-quarter earnings that beat expectations, with revenue jumping 45% and data center sales nearly doubling. The stock rose 8% in extended trading.
John Healey’s Budget to shield low-income pensioners from income tax
Chancellor John Healey will introduce a new tax allowance for low-income pensioners in his first Budget, ensuring those receiving only state pension income avoid tax liability despite pension increases.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reported speaking with his mother for the first time in over five years, saying she remains mentally sharp but is held in near-complete isolation under military control.
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‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
Democratic Party leaders have reduced climate change messaging to focus on cost of living, but new polling suggests emphasizing climate issues could actually help candidates gain voter support.
Earth’s waters are quietly running out of oxygen, scientists warn
Scientists warn that dissolved oxygen is disappearing rapidly from oceans and freshwater systems, potentially creating unsafe conditions that could persist for centuries.
Some dinosaurs could rise like giants until they grew too big
New research suggests some long-necked dinosaurs could stand upright on hind legs, particularly when younger, potentially to access high vegetation or attract mates before growing too large.
Scientists discover the hidden brain switch that assigns bees their jobs
Scientists identified brain circuits that control job assignments in bee colonies by manipulating a gene that influences age-dependent worker behavior, offering insights into how colonies organize without central leadership.
NASA’s Webb telescope discovers giant planet hiding in one of astronomy’s most famous systems
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a third giant planet in the Beta Pictoris system by identifying its atmospheric chemical signature rather than direct imaging.
NASA will test SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon landers before the next lunar landing
NASA plans an orbital rehearsal mission in 2027 to test SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers before crewed Moon landings begin in 2028, practicing rendezvous and docking operations with the Orion spacecraft.
Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn
Environmental groups and space experts warn that proposed orbital datacenters from SpaceX and Blue Origin could release dangerous pollution levels that alter Earth’s atmosphere, demanding FCC review before new licenses are approved.
Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 years
Scientists at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire have maintained the world’s oldest permanent grassland experiment for 170 years, studying how fertilizers and nutrients affect grass growth and soil diversity.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
Research shows vaccinated women face almost zero cervical cancer deaths before age 30, raising questions about whether traditional screening remains necessary for this population.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement, with expired stockpiles and a “VIP lane” system that favored politically connected suppliers.
Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government
UK health advisers recommend offering meningitis B vaccine to all teenagers on the NHS following several fatal outbreaks across the country in recent months.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Night shift work disrupts the body’s internal clock, leading to sleep deprivation linked to dementia, heart disease, and cancer. Researchers are investigating whether biphasic sleep patterns may help mitigate these health risks.