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A Summer of Opportunity

Coral reefs, like research communities, face disturbances, but their response to major change determines their perseverance. When most people think of coral reefs today, they picture coral bleaching and collapse, but there’s more to the story. New research from the lab of Stuart Sandin, a marine bio…

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Wall Street bulls up even as tariffs roar back

Two of Wall Street's biggest banks have very differing views of how the economy will develop this year, but they agree on one thing: Don't sweat tariffs, just buy stocks. Why it matters: Both Goldman Sachs and Bank of America emphasize the continued resilience of corporations, regardless of tariff p…

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Walk-through screening system enhances security at airports nationwide

Lincoln Laboratory's 3D microwave imaging technology for detecting concealed threats was integrated into HEXWAVE, commercially developed by Liberty Defense.

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Tesla and Apple don’t belong in the ‘Magnificent Seven’ anymore. These two hot tech stocks should replace them.

Top tech-fund manager says Oracle and Broadcom are better buys right now. Here’s why.

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Trump reflects on eve of rally shooting anniversary: 'The whole thing was just crazy'

President Trump, reflecting on the "crazy" rally shooting nearly a year ago, said he still feels pain in his ear but believes he was "saved by somebody very special" after a July 2024 assassination attempt. "I went through a lot. It was a crazy time, very surreal, actually, if you want to know the t…

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President Trump promises support for Texas after touring deadly flood damage

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump toured flood damage in Texas on Friday as the search for the 169 people still missing continues. Trump met with families affected by the deadly floods and promised his administration's support.

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TSA's shoe removal rule gets the boot

Passengers no longer need to take off their footwear while going through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints — effective immediately, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said on Tuesday. The big picture: This is the first time in 19 years that general passengers can skip the T…

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Researchers identify four distinct types of autism

There are four distinct varieties of autism, each linked to unique genetic profiles — a discovery that could offer new insights into the neurodevelopmental condition, according to a new study in Nature Genetics. Why it matters: The findings come as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is pushing feder…

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The stock market now is clearly overbought — but overbought does not mean ‘sell’

Apple shares and big bank earnings are in focus as stocks hit another record.

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Why America’s still freezing — even as the world heats up

Even in a warming climate, brutal cold snaps still hammer parts of the U.S., and a new study uncovers why. High above the Arctic, two distinct polar vortex patterns — both distorted and displaced — play a major role in steering icy air toward different regions. One sends it plunging into the Northwe…

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Fannie Mae chairman ‘encouraged’ by chatter Powell may consider quitting amid Trump tiff

Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, applauded chatter stating Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell would soon depart from his position. “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome Powell is considering resigning,” Pulte said in a Friday statement. “I think this will be the right decision…

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This ‘unique’ chip stock is now a buy, analysts say

Texas Instruments is in a good spot to benefit as the industrial sector recovers and its U.S. footprint lessens tariff risk, per TD Cowen analysts.

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In the Southwest, solar panels can help both photovoltaics and crops

Solar arrays can shade crops from sun while moisture cools the panels to increase their productivity.

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Best Prime Day PC gaming deals: Last chance on laptops, graphics cards, and more

We're headed into the final day of Amazon's Prime Day sale (and competing sales like Best Buy's Black Friday in July), so it's the perfect time to snag a new laptop or pick up streaming gear like webcams and microphones.

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Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in Texas

Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu.

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A Supreme Court Justice Wrote the Greatest “No Kings” Essay in History

This opinion is a milestone in the rule of law and is regularly cited by conservative and liberal justices alike.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a FDA offer on drug reviews, a Moderna Covid approval, and more

FDA head Marty Makary said the agency may fast-track drugs from companies that “equalize” the cost of medicines between the U.S. and other countries

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FDA grants full approval to Moderna’s Covid vaccine for children but limits eligibility

Moderna’s Covid vaccine for children has been given full FDA approval, making it the first such shot for kids in the U.S. that will no longer be administered under an…

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Unlock America's hidden entrepreneurs: Congress must pass the New Start Act now

The New Start Act, introduced by Sens. Ed Markey and Cory Booker, proposes a five-year pilot program to award grants to organizations that train currently and formerly incarcerated individuals in entrepreneurship, aiming to reduce recidivism and grow the economy.

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Chesapeake Bay Recognized as a Hope Spot for Nature, History, and Community

The Transquaking River feeds into Fishing Bay near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County, MD. Photo courtesy of Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program (2018).
[CHESAPEAKE BAY, USA] – The Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States and the third largest in the world, has b…