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Grapes to Know When Buying Wine

Blaufränkisch This is a wonderful grape capable of making wines that range from simply delicious to profound and contemplative. The key from the production standpoint is to treat the grapes gently — the best don’t try to make a powerful, tannic wine or load it up with oak. At its finest it’s graceful yet intense,…

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FDA Layoffs Could Raise Drug Costs and Erode Food Safety

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced wide-ranging cutbacks at federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, that would eliminate duplicative services and paper pushers. But in interviews with more than a dozen current and former F.D.A. staff members, a different picture emerged of the far-reaching effects of the layoffs that would ultimately…

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No. 8 UConn staves off No. 9 Oklahoma’s rally

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) defends against Oklahoma Sooners forward Jalon Moore (14) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images RALEIGH, N.C. — Solo Ball scored 14 points and Alex Karaban provided 10 of his 13 points in the last 11 minutes to…

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Trump-backed World Liberty Financial partners with Pakistan Crypto Council

The Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has signed a Letter of Intent with the Pakistan Crypto Council to accelerate crypto adoption in the South Asian country and one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets. Under the partnership, World Liberty will help the Council launch regulatory sandboxes to test blockchain-based products, expand stablecoin applications for remittances and…

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Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds

Opinion by: Jack Lu, CEO of BounceBit For years, crypto has promised a more open and efficient financial system. A fundamental inefficiency remains: the disconnect between US capital markets and Asia’s liquidity hubs. The United States dominates capital formation, and its recent embrace of tokenized treasuries and real-world assets signals a significant step toward blockchain-based…

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