28 h. ago Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower prices

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower prices  NPR

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34 h. ago Newsom pushes climate record abroad as Californians shoulder America’s highest gas costs

California Governor Gavin Newsom represents U.S. at Brazil climate conference while Trump administration criticizes state's $4.67 per gallon gas prices.

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7 d. ago Deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system near record high

Deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system near record high  Washington State Standard

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9 d. ago Traffic congestion hits record high, but travel patterns are changing, report finds

Americans spent more time stuck in traffic in 2024 than ever before, according to the newly released 2025 Urban Mobility Report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). But while congestion is back, it's not quite the same as it used to be.

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1 week ago Engineers achieve record 31% efficiency in red quantum LEDs for enhanced display color and brightness

A research team led by the School of Engineering of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made significant advances in quantum rod light-emitting diodes (QR-LEDs), setting record-high efficiency level for red QR-LEDs. This innovation is poised to revolutionize next-generation display and lighting technologies, offering smartphone and television users a vibrant and enhanced visual experience. The research is published in the journal Advanced Materials.

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3 w. ago White House says government shutdown could eliminate next inflation report despite optimistic numbers

U.S. inflation hits 3% in September, beating economist expectations and sending Wall Street to record highs as investors anticipate Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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3 w. ago This much is obvious: Game vs. Browns will show how Patriots have the QB advantage as Drake Maye has become elite

There’s no better confirmation of a quarterback’s high level of play than finding out he broke a record held by Tom Brady. The post This much is obvious: Game vs. Browns will show how Patriots have the QB advantage as Drake Maye has become elite appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Defect passivation strategy sets new performance benchmark for Sb S solar cells

A research team led by Profs. Wang Mingtai and Chen Chong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an antimony trisulfide (Sb S ) solar cell with a record conversion efficiency of 8.21%. This achievement marks the highest performance ever reported for this type of solar cell.

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3 w. ago 'It's been really hard': Tariffs, drought push US beef prices to record highs

'It's been really hard': Tariffs, drought push US beef prices to record highs  Scripps News

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3 w. ago Home prices in these California cities just hit record highs — even amid a cooling market

Home prices in these California cities just hit record highs — even amid a cooling market  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 w. ago Is silver the new gold? Prices surge as demand outpaces supply

Veteran metals trader Robert Gottlieb explains the forces behind silver's record highs and what's next for investors

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