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Plants are incredibly sensitive – what we learned about their response system could help protect humans

At first glance, plants may seem passive – but beneath their stillness lies a world of complexity and constant activity. Plants are highly sensitive to their surroundings, continuously monitoring ...
Phys.org

Plants are incredibly sensitive—what we learned about their response system could help protect humans

At first glance, plants may seem passive—but beneath their stillness lies a world of complexity and constant activity. Plants are highly sensitive to their surroundings, continuously monitoring ...
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Americans are hoarding more cash — but not in checking or savings accounts. Here's what they're doing to put their money to work

Where are Americans putting their money? Instead of keeping money in checking or traditional savings accounts, many households are turning to investment-style options with higher returns. If you're ...
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The Rockets won their first preseason game. Here's what we learned

The Houston Rockets' win-now era did indeed begin with a victory, even if it didn't count toward their official record for the 2025-26 season. The Rockets won their preseason opener against the ...
MarketWatch

Many crypto-treasury companies are trading for less than what their digital assets are worth. Is this a bargain or a big red flag?

Luke Cannon, a 26-year-old retail investor, held his nose and bought into a recently hot part of the crypto market, even though lately it looked to be springing a leak. In August, Cannon purchased ...
Los Angeles Times

Millions of Californians are getting a refund on their electric bill. What you need to know

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Millions of Californians will see automatic refunds of more than $50 on their October electric bills from the ...
TechCrunch

Threads is developing a tool that lets you ‘tag’ its algorithm to configure your feed

Instagram is experimenting with bringing tools to control your own algorithm to Threads, its X rival. The feature was uncovered while in development by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, who ...
Chicago Sun-Times

No longer a novelty, Bears' use of DJ Moore at running back is part of their offense

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The New York Times

For Many Moldovans, Their Election Is a Choice Between Russia and the E.U.

Parliamentary elections in this nation bordering Ukraine come at a critical moment in Moldova’s push for European Union membership. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels and Chisinau, Moldova ...
CNN

A blue jay and a green jay mated, researchers say. Their offspring is a scientific marvel

What do you get when you cross a blue jay with a green jay? That’s not the start of a joke, but the subject of a new study that aims to describe a hybrid bird never encountered before in the wild. The ...
Morningstar

Many crypto-treasury companies are trading for less than what their digital assets are worth. Is this a bargain or a big red flag?

KindlyMD, a healthcare company that adopted a bitcoin-treasury strategy in May, saw its shares drop around 96% from their all-time high. Luke Cannon, a 26-year-old retail investor, held his nose and ...