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How the social lives of magpies shape their call repertoire

Strategic angle: Exploring the intricate communication skills of magpies and their social interactions.

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The 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause is not trapped in amber: a reflection on oral argument

Strategic angle: A legal analysis of the implications of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause in contemporary debates.

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Channeled Resources Group names new general managers for two units

Strategic angle: Channeled Resources Group has appointed new general managers to lead two of its key units.

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US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Strategic angle: In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.

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Mailing your tax return near the deadline comes with a risk that 'matters more now than ever'

Strategic angle: While the IRS considers your return being filed on time as long as it's postmarked by the deadline, not all mail gets a postmark the day it's sent.

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Used car prices rise to highest point since summer 2023

Strategic angle: Used car prices have reached their highest levels since the summer of 2023, indicating a significant trend in the automotive market.

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Hot-dry extremes could hit 28% of humanity five times more often by end of century

Strategic angle: Current climate policies may expose a significant portion of the global population to extreme heat and drought conditions more frequently by 2100.

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How much does a millionaire actually owe the IRS on Tax Day?

Strategic angle: An exploration of millionaire tax obligations on Tax Day.

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SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, April 7

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump is not done complaining about the Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling.

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Health insurers score major win with higher 2027 Medicare Advantage rates

The stocks of major Medicare Advantage insurers surged on the announcement.

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How Bill Phillips used flowing water to model the economy

Strategic angle: Bill Phillips was an outsider to economics, but he used a machine and a chart to change the way we think about the government's role in a capitalist economy.

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Merck's HIV Prevention Pill: A Cost-Effective Solution Awaiting Generic Production

With estimates suggesting Merck's experimental HIV prevention pill could cost under $5 annually, researchers are calling for the company to allow generic production.

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Water on the moon? New study narrows down the mostly likely locations

Strategic angle: A new study suggests that water on the moon accumulated slowly over billions of years, providing insights into its distribution.

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After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home

Strategic angle: The Artemis II astronauts wrapped up their lunar flyby as they continue their journey back to Earth, bringing with them rich celestial observations.

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Every GPU That Mattered

Strategic angle: A comprehensive look at the GPUs that have shaped the tech landscape.

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A star scientist showed that better genetics lessons could reduce racism. It was the death knell for his career

Strategic angle: Brian Donovan had persuaded high school teachers and education researchers that prejudice might be ended by changing how genetics is taught.

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FDA backs proposals to entice pharma companies to test, make drugs domestically

Strategic angle: From tariffs to incentives, the administration wants to push companies to manufacture drugs in the U.S.

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How EVs could solve a problem with America’s rickety grid

Strategic angle: With "vehicle-to-grid" technology, EVs turn into a vast network of backup power. That could help stabilize the system and accelerate the adoption of renewables.

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University of Michigan wins 2026 STAT Madness for new insights into abdominal aortic aneurysms

Strategic angle: The researchers identified a driving force behind the condition, opening up a potential target for new therapies.

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Lunar crater named after Artemis commander's deceased wife

Strategic angle: Artemis astronauts honor the memory of Reid Wiseman's late wife by proposing a lunar crater name.