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- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:29 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: Economic and jobs news thread
- Replies: 644
- Views: 430008
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One Percent Move Report for April 12, 2024 April 12, 2024 Introduction: (Morgan Stanley) What Happened in the Markets? • The S&P 500 Index fell 1.5% Friday to end the day at 5,123.41, having gained 7.4% thus far in 2024. • Zero of the 11 S&P 500 sectors were higher on the day, as Utilities ...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: AI & Robotics
- Topic: AI & Robotics News and Discussions
- Replies: 901
- Views: 922132
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Herd Mentality Inspires Swarm of Tiny Robots April 5, 2024 Introduction: (Futurity) Natural herd mentality has inspired a team of researchers to create “smart swarms” of microscopic robots. In natural ecosystems, the herd mentality plays a major role—from schools of fish, to beehives, to ant coloni...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: Energy & the Environment
- Topic: Rewilding & Conservation News and Discussions
- Replies: 160
- Views: 128024
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Over 50 Unknown Species Found In "Pristine" Marine Ecosystems Near Rapa Nui by Tom Hale April 12, 2024 Introduction: (IFL Science) Dozens of new species have been discovered along the Salas y Gómez Ridge off the coast of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, the remote Pacific island fam...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:39 pm
- Forum: Biology & Medicine
- Topic: Diseases & Outbreaks News and Discussions
- Replies: 262
- Views: 186140
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UK/Portuguese Study Strongly Suggests Antibiotic-resistant “Superbugs” are Being Passed from Cats and Dogs to their Owners April 12, 2024 Introduction: (ESCMID Global Congress via Eurekalert) Pet dogs and cats play an important role in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, new research be pr...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:37 pm
- Forum: Military & War
- Topic: Israel's conflict with its neighbours
- Replies: 296
- Views: 88042
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I know that a lot of folks are upset with Biden concerning his support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas and military actions in Gaza. Still, they should be concerned with the alternative offered by Republicans: GOP Plan Vote to Blast Biden Over Gaza by Andrew Solender April 12, 2024 Introductio...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:24 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: Economic and jobs news thread
- Replies: 644
- Views: 430008
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Big Banks Concerned Regarding Sting from Higher Rates by Nathan Bomey April 12, 2024 Introduction: (Axios) The benefits of high interest rates are fading for the nation's biggest banks as depositors increasingly moved funds to higher-interest-bearing accounts last quarter. Why it matters: A trio of...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:16 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: 2023-2024 Presidential, senate, house, state and city election thread
- Replies: 1178
- Views: 423199
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Hot Democratic Primary in Maryland Tightens a Month Before Election by Stephen Neukam April 12, 2024 Introduction: (Axios) One of the only serious Senate primaries for Democrats is getting more competitive just a month before voters head to polls, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Whoever emerges ...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:11 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: USA News and Discussions
- Replies: 1067
- Views: 606650
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America’s 806 Billionaires Are Now Richer Than Half the Population Combined—a Lot Richer by Michale Mechanic April 11, 2024 Introduction: (Mother Jones) Are you better off now than you were when Donald Trump was president? That’s a dumb question for Republicans to pose, because the answer by most m...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:00 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: 2023-2024 Presidential, senate, house, state and city election thread
- Replies: 1178
- Views: 423199
Re: 2023-2024 Presidential, senate, house, state and city election thread
Recent presidential election poll results: Morning Consult: Trump 44 Biden 43 Source: https://pro.morningconsult.com/trackers/2024-presidential-election-polling Reuters/Ipsos: Biden 41 Trump 37 Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-has-marginal-1-point-lead-over-trump-reutersipsos-poll-show...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: Energy & the Environment
- Topic: The Future of Food, Agriculture, and Aquaculture
- Replies: 266
- Views: 786295
Re: The Future of Food, Agriculture, and Aquaculture
Pea Plants that Flower for Longer April 10, 2024 Introduction: (Eurekalert) The end of the reproductive period, when flowers and fruits are produced, is a crucial moment in the life cycle of plants. However, the factors that control this process still need to be better understood. A research team l...