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How Trump’s cuts to U.S. biomedical research will slash jobs and kill lifesaving cures

The National Institutes of Health recently announced a 15% cap for “indirect” costs in research grants, posing a real threat to local jobs.

Rural cancer patients may miss out on cutting-edge treatments in Utah. Therapies for intellectual disorders could stall in Maryland. Red states and blue states alike are poised to lose jobs in research labs and the local businesses serving them.

Ripple effects of the Trump administration’s crackdown on U.S. biomedical research promise to reach...

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Kc Ifeanyi

Robert Rodriguez launches Brass Knuckle Films, turning movie fans into investors

The writer, director, and producer behind hit films including “From Dusk Till Dawn,” “Spy Kids,” and “Sin City” wants to give movie fans a cut of the action—in more ways than one.

Robert Rodriguez wants to give you a cut of the action—in more ways than one.

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China blasts Trump’s higher tariffs, says it has plenty of other trade options

Trump has imposed 20% tariffs on China saying the nation is the cause of the U.S. fentanyl problem.

China will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and other challenges, the Chinese commerce minister said Thursday, though he added that there are “no winners in a trade war.”

Speaking on the sidelines of the annual session of China’s national congress, Wang Wentao reiterated Beijing’s calls for talks. Coercion and...

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Michael Grothaus

On The Border Tex-Mex chain joins list of bankrupt restaurants after closing locations across 24 states

A Chapter 11 court filing shows the popular Mexican grill and cantina is seeking to reject leases on 77 locations it had deemed underperforming.

Causal dining chains had a pretty bad 2024 when it came to solvency issues. Major chains, including Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Roti, all filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. And 2025 doesn’t seem to be fairing better for more restaurants.

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Years After Being Dragged For Sharing That They Split All Their Finances, Gabrielle Union Explained Why She’s Stopped Going “50/50” In Her And Dwyane Wade’s Marriage

“Mr. NBA Superstar who made a bazillion amount of money more than I do, you can pay the mortgage!”

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Mark Schofield

Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 promotion gets the ‘Drive to Survive’ treatment

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See the moment Kimi Antonelli learned he was a Mercedes F1 driver

Season 7 of the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive drops on Friday, and the streaming giant has no shortage of storylines from the 2024 Formula 1 season to feature.

At the top of that list, however, is the shocking decision by Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 F1 season, and drive for Ferrari in 2025. That announcement left Mercedes and Team Principal...

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Mike Rutherford

Mid-major college basketball stars to know for conference tournament season

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Here are 20 mid-major college basketball stars to know as conference tournaments heat up around the country.

Enough about Cooper Flagg! These are the smaller school stars you will learn to love during college basketball’s conference tournament season.

PJ Haggerty, SO, G, Memphis (American)

You aren’t going to find another player on this list with legitimate All-American aspirations. The most impactful transfer in college basketball this season...

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Harden dazzles in first 50-point game with Clips

James Harden recorded the 24th 50-point game of his career, and his first as a member of the Clippers, on Wednesday night in a 123-115 win over the Pistons.

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Harper 'open' to OF return if Phillies seek star 1B

Bryce Harper said he's "more than open" to returning to the Phillies' outfield under the right circumstances. "If it's going to help us win, I'd go back out there," he said.

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Dana Goldstein

Some Schools Rethink “College For All”

The idea that every student should aim for a four-year college motivated a bipartisan movement for decades. Now even enthusiastic promoters of the idea are reconsidering it.

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Jared Keller

The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials

Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility polices to align them with President Trump's orders.

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Millie Bobby Brown being shown 90s tech by Chris Pratt is a fun time

If you want to feel very old, just watch this clip of Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt talking about '90s technology.

To promote their upcoming Netflix film The Electric State, the video sees Pratt explaining everything from a tape recorder to an answering machine to a mildly baffled Brown, whose reactions fall somewhere between confused ("You can't see yourself?" she says about a Polaroid camera) and appalled ("You can't send a text on that!").

She is a fan of the classic Walkman, though.

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Get the ultimate smartwatch upgrade with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra — now over $100 off

SAVE $160: As of March 6, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra smartwatch is on sale at Best Buy for $489.99. That's 24% off its list price of $649.99.

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Do age-verification laws work? Not according to this study.

A new working paper from various university researchers suggests that age-verification laws aren't effective.

Age-verification laws differ by state, but typically require visitors of websites with over a third of explicit content to submit ID as proof of age. Forms of ID can range from a digital ID to facial recognition. Since 2022, 19 states have passed age-verification laws, all of which are in effect except Georgia's, which will be in effect as of July 1.

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Best Buy has slashed $100 off the price of the Apple iPad mini

SAVE $100: As of March 6, the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) is on sale at Best Buy for $399. That's 20% off its list price of $499.

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If You're Going On A Beach Vacation, Add These 28 Gorgeous Swimsuits To Your Cart

Did my invite get lost in the mail, or...

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People Are Feeling Jennifer Hudson’s Pain After She Was Hit In The Face While Sitting Courtside At A Knicks Game

J-Hud has highlighted why it’s low-key kinda wild that celebrities sit courtside at these games.

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Why Wait For A Holiday Or Birthday When You Can Just Buy Yourself One Of These 29 Things *Now*?

Your friends and family can't be trusted to get you what you truly want.

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61 Mind-Blowing Photos That Had Me Staring At My Computer Screen In Shock For Minutes At A Time

The inside of a kangaroo's pouch does NOT look like I thought it would.

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