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AI-Powered Tech Supercharges Ocean Cleanup, Boosting Plastic Collection by 60%
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BALTIMORE, MD, April 23, 2025 – As plastic pollution in the world’s oceans reaches critical levels, groundbreaking new research reveals how artificial intelligence-driven algorithms can dramatically accelerate plastic waste removal – boosting efficiency by more than 60%.

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China’s rare earth minerals power the modern world. Banning their export could destroy it
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Beijing has a virtual monopoly on rare earth minerals—the materials that power everything from military planes to your electric toothbrush.

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Trump’s tech tariff confusion
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The Trump administration’s back-and-forth moves on tariffs for technology products are stirring confusion in a sector heavily reliant on global supply chains.  
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Is Indiana one of the best or worse states to drive in?

Is Indiana one of the best or worse states to drive in?

Fox 59, January 25, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Traffic, road conditions and the cost of vehicle maintenance are all things that can make drivers grip the steering wheel a bit tighter. These conditions vary across states for a variety of reasons including population, weather and government investments. 

Don’t get fooled: the truth about fake reviews

Don’t get fooled: the truth about fake reviews

NameCheap, January 25, 2023

Fake reviews have become an all-too-common problem for online shoppers, and it can be hard to know who to trust. Let’s dive into the world of fake reviews and explore where they come from, who writes them, and how they impact consumers. We’ll also examine what governments and companies are doing to fix the problem, and how to protect yourself.

Variable Pricing Boosts NFL Ticket Sales: Study

Variable Pricing Boosts NFL Ticket Sales: Study

Mirage News, January 25, 2023

How can a sports team win off the field with variable ticket pricing strategies? A new study in the INFORMS journal Management Science sheds light on the adoption of variable pricing increases in primary market ticket sales by looking at National Football League (NFL) ticket markets.

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