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Money might not grow on trees, but scientists say gold sure does

Money might not grow on trees, but scientists say gold sure does

Plants do more than photosynthesize – some of them make gold. In a boreal forest in northern Finland, scientists found tiny gold particles inside Norway spruce needles. Plants like the Norway spruce host tiny microbial partners that tweak chemistry inside their leaves and needles in ways that science is only beginning to understand. For the first time, scientists …

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If you’re not an AI startup, good luck raising money from VCs

If you’re not an AI startup, good luck raising money from VCs

New PitchBook data illustrates how dramatically AI is dominating startup investment, with 2025 on-track to become the first year when AI accounts for more than half of all VC money invested. PitchBook reports that VCs have poured $192.7 billion into the industry so far this year, out of a total $366.8 billion, according to Bloomberg. In the most recent quarter, …

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Kingmakers delayed indefinitely as developer needs “more time before we feel good about charging money for it”

Kingmakers delayed indefinitely as developer needs “more time before we feel good about charging money for it”

Redemption Road’s time-travelling bring-an-assault-rifle-to-a-medieval-sword-fight shooter and strategy game, Kingmakers, has been indefinitely delayed. Redemption stated it pushed the release to ensure it does not “cut any planned features for the sake of getting it out of the door earlier” and apologised for “letting [players] down”. Kingmakers – Early Access Release Date Trailer.Watch on YouTube “After much contemplation, we realise that …

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Trump administration prepares to offer money to unaccompanied migrant teenagers to voluntarily leave US

Trump administration prepares to offer money to unaccompanied migrant teenagers to voluntarily leave US

The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to offer unaccompanied migrant teenagers in the United States the option to voluntarily leave the country and receive a $2,500 payment, according to three sources familiar with the plans and an administration memo obtained by CNN. The Trump administration has already been offering financial incentives — including a $1,000 exit bonus — to …

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What is Trump Rx and will it save me money on prescription drugs?

What is Trump Rx and will it save me money on prescription drugs?

President Donald Trump announced the latest addition to his personal branding empire this week: TrumpRx, a government website that claims it will offer deeply discounted drugs to many Americans. News of the website’s forthcoming launch was accompanied by an announcement from Pfizer that it would voluntarily reduce the prices it charges the Medicaid program. It all sounds like genuinely good …

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Nutrition Program for Mothers and Infants May Run Out of Money Within Weeks – The New York Times

Nutrition Program for Mothers and Infants May Run Out of Money Within Weeks  The New York Times WIC funding could run out in weeks, as government shuts down  The Washington Post US government shutdown threatens food-aid program for low-income Americans  Reuters WIC program for moms and kids may run out of funds if shutdown lasts  NBC News How are SNAP benefits, food banks impacted …

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