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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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Being closer to your boss can spark creativity, study says

Being closer to your boss can spark creativity, study says

HR Dive, December 13, 2022

By now, most employers and HR leads pulled into the remote vs. on-site tug-of-war have made their decisions and are set to stick with them heading into 2023. In fact, 9 in 10 employers told Resume Builder the other day that they will require workers to return to the office — for at least part of the week. Further, 1 in 5 said they will even fire employees who do not return.

What Goes into a Retailer’s Decision to Lower Prices?

What Goes into a Retailer’s Decision to Lower Prices?

Western Grocer, December 12, 2022

Holiday shoppers are finding that discounts among some of the items on their shopping lists are a little easier to find this year due to higher inventories at retailers, along with slowing demand due to inflation and certain recessionary economic conditions. At the same time, they may also notice that some retailers are slower to reduce prices to generate sales.

Pediatric drug shortages are frustrating caregivers

Pediatric drug shortages are frustrating caregivers

Yahoo! News, December 12, 2022

Sue Laridis recently tried to buy cough medicine for her grandson. “I just couldn’t find it,” she said. “Nobody has anything. It’s like even at the grocery stores. It’s getting ridiculous.”

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