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Carrier Screening Expands: Weighing the Benefits and Costs of Genetic Testing
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1ย day, 5ย hours ago

Carrier Screening Expands: Weighing the Benefits and Costs of Genetic Testing

Genetic testing company Nucleus Genomics is expanding its services to offer customers the option to select embryos for desirable traits, while another company is offering expanded carrier screening to test for hundreds of genes in would-be parents. T

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West African Trio Launches $895 Million Regional Investment Bank
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1ย day, 5ย hours ago

West African Trio Launches $895 Million Regional Investment Bank

West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have established a regional investment bank with an initial capital of 895 million USD to finance infrastructure, energy, and agricultural projects, leveraging their mineral-rich resources to drive e

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"UK Economy Slumps Unexpectedly, Shrinking 0.1% in October"
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2ย days, 11ย hours ago

"UK Economy Slumps Unexpectedly, Shrinking 0.1% in October"

The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in October, contrary to economists' predictions of a 0.1% growth, and also saw a 0.1% decline in the three months to October. This downturn is attributed to factors such as the ongoing cyber-attack at Ja

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"UK Economy Contracts Unexpectedly in October"
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1ย day, 23ย hours ago

"UK Economy Contracts Unexpectedly in October"

The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in October, contrary to economists' predictions, and also saw a 0.1% decline in the three months to October, due to factors such as the ongoing cyber-attack at Jaguar Land Rover and pre-Budget uncertaint

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Green Stocks Surge 44% as Tech Boom Ignites Energy Demand
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1ย day, 11ย hours ago

Green Stocks Surge 44% as Tech Boom Ignites Energy Demand

The green energy sector has defied expectations, surging 44% this year as the tech boom drives unprecedented demand for various forms of energy, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 16% gain and the S&P Global Oil Index's 11% advance. This unexpected ra

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Carrier Screening Market Surges to $1.4 Billion, But Is Expanded Testing Worth the Cost?
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23ย hours, 45ย minutes ago

Carrier Screening Market Surges to $1.4 Billion, But Is Expanded Testing Worth the Cost?

Genetic testing company Nucleus Genomics is capitalizing on the trend of expanded carrier screening, offering customers the option to test for hundreds of genes to identify potential genetic mutations in their offspring. This service, which was initi

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Chocolate Industry Faces Perfect Storm: Prices Rise 12.6%, Treats Get Smaller
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5ย hours, 55ย minutes ago

Chocolate Industry Faces Perfect Storm: Prices Rise 12.6%, Treats Get Smaller

Major UK chocolate manufacturers are facing criticism for reducing the quality and quantity of their products, with some bars now containing less than 20% cocoa solids, thereby no longer qualifying as "chocolate" under UK regulations. As a result, pr

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German Authorities Foil Christmas Market Attack Plot, Arrest Five Suspects
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11ย hours, 58ย minutes ago

German Authorities Foil Christmas Market Attack Plot, Arrest Five Suspects

German authorities have arrested five individuals, including three Moroccans, an Egyptian, and a Syrian, suspected of plotting to attack a Christmas market in the southern Bavarian state. The planned attack, allegedly motivated by Islamist ideology,

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Microsoft Cuts Emissions with Record 3.6M Metric Tons of Carbon Removal
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1ย day, 11ย hours ago

Microsoft Cuts Emissions with Record 3.6M Metric Tons of Carbon Removal

Microsoft has made a significant move to combat climate change by purchasing 3.6 million metric tons of carbon removal credits from a Louisiana-based bioenergy plant, set to begin operations in 2029, which will convert forestry waste into methanol an

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UK Chocolate Makers Under Pressure: Smaller Bars, Higher Prices, and a Shift in Quality
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17ย hours, 55ย minutes ago

UK Chocolate Makers Under Pressure: Smaller Bars, Higher Prices, and a Shift in Quality

Major UK chocolate manufacturers are reducing the amount of cocoa in their products and replacing it with cheaper ingredients, a trend known as "skimpflation," resulting in smaller, more expensive, and less chocolatey treats. This shift has led to so

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US Special Forces Vet Leads Daring Sea Rescue of Venezuelan Opposition Leader
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2ย days, 11ย hours ago

US Special Forces Vet Leads Daring Sea Rescue of Venezuelan Opposition Leader

US special forces veteran Bryan Stern led a perilous nighttime sea rescue mission, facilitating the escape of Venezuelan opposition leader Marรญa Corina Machado from Venezuela to Norway, where she received the Nobel Peace Prize. The 13- to 14-hour jou

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Founders Gain Upper Hand in Fundraising, VCs Admit
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2ย days, 11ย hours ago

Founders Gain Upper Hand in Fundraising, VCs Admit

Venture capitalists are shifting their fundraising strategies to better understand the challenges faced by founders, with some investors adopting a more empathetic approach by positioning themselves as trusted partners and carefully considering their

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Chocolate Manufacturers Cut Costs, Not Quality
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11ย hours, 55ย minutes ago

Chocolate Manufacturers Cut Costs, Not Quality

Major UK chocolate manufacturers are reducing the amount of high-quality ingredients in their products, such as cocoa, and replacing them with cheaper alternatives, resulting in smaller, more expensive, and less chocolatey treats. This "skimpflation"

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Venezuela's Oil Exports Plummet 75% After US Seizure
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17ย hours, 53ย minutes ago

Venezuela's Oil Exports Plummet 75% After US Seizure

Venezuela's oil exports have plummeted sharply following the US seizure of the crude oil tanker Skipper, with only tankers chartered by US oil company Chevron continuing to export Venezuelan crude to international waters. The seizure, which marked th

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Whisky Exports Plummet Amid Tariff Fallout and Weakening Demand
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5ย hours, 55ย minutes ago

Whisky Exports Plummet Amid Tariff Fallout and Weakening Demand

The Scotch whisky industry is bracing for a significant downturn in production due to tariffs imposed by the US, which are set to increase by 25% next spring, and weakening demand in other markets. The industry's exports to the US, its largest market

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Tanning Bed Users Face Tripled Risk of DNA Damage Leading to Skin Cancer
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11ย hours, 42ย minutes ago

Tanning Bed Users Face Tripled Risk of DNA Damage Leading to Skin Cancer

A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that frequent tanning bed users are nearly three times more likely to develop melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, compared to those who have never used indoor tanning. The research also fo

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Chocolate Makers Swap Quality for Cost, Leaving Consumers with Less for More
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1ย day, 11ย hours ago

Chocolate Makers Swap Quality for Cost, Leaving Consumers with Less for More

Major UK chocolate manufacturers are reducing the amount of cocoa solids in their products to cut costs, resulting in smaller, more expensive, and less chocolatey treats. This "skimpflation" strategy has led to some popular bars no longer meeting the

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Tanning Bed Users Face Tripled Risk of DNA Damage Across Entire Skin Surface
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5ย hours, 45ย minutes ago

Tanning Bed Users Face Tripled Risk of DNA Damage Across Entire Skin Surface

A recent study published in Science Advances has found that frequent users of tanning beds are nearly three times more likely to develop melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, compared to those who have never used indoor tanning. The study reve

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Whisky Industry Slumps as Tariffs and Export Decline Bite
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17ย hours, 56ย minutes ago

Whisky Industry Slumps as Tariffs and Export Decline Bite

The Scotch whisky industry is bracing for a significant downturn in production due to a perfect storm of market challenges, including the reinstatement of 25% tariffs on single malts to the US, which could return as early as next spring, and weakenin

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Canadians Snap Up U.S. Liquor Stockpiles Amid Tariff-Driven Boycott
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1ย day, 23ย hours ago

Canadians Snap Up U.S. Liquor Stockpiles Amid Tariff-Driven Boycott

Canadian provinces, including Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, have resumed sales of American liquor stockpiles, which were previously removed from shelves in protest of US tariffs. The sudden availability o

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