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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Rent Prices Are Dropping, But Why?

The housing market is changing. More apartments are being built, but fewer people are renting them. This is pushing rent prices down. In November, the average rent for an apartment in the U. S. was $1, 367. This is a 1% drop from October. It's also down 1. 1% from November 2024. Rents have fallen 5.

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Metroid Prime 4: A Look at the Making of a Nintendo Epic

Metroid Prime 4 is making waves, and not just because of its gameplay. The credits reveal a massive team of developers, including some unexpected names. Next Level Games, AMC, and Virtuous are just a few of the studios that lent a hand. It's a bit surprising to see these names pop up, especially Vir

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Dec 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Balancing Cancer Care and Environmental Care

Cancer treatment is a must. It is what we all want for ourselves and our loved ones. But, it is not a secret that climate change is affecting everyone, including patients. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. They disrupt care and make things harder for everyone. So, how can we keep g

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

FDA Official Raises Concerns Over COVID Vaccine and Child Deaths

A recent internal memo from the FDA has sparked debate about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. The memo, written by Dr. Vinay Prasad, suggests a possible link between the vaccine and the deaths of at least 10 children. However, the memo lacks crucial details, such as the ages of the children and thei

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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

Big Money Moves: How a Chicken Chain Snagged a Huge Loan

A big investment firm has just landed a massive loan to buy a piece of an Australian chicken chain. General Atlantic Service Company LP is the name of the firm. They got the cash from Ares Management Corp. and Nomura Holdings Inc. This is all hush-hush, so no one is talking openly about it. The loa

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

A Cosmic Visitor from Far Away

A comet named 3I/ATLAS is on a long trip through our solar system. It's not from around here. It came from another star system. This is only the third time scientists have seen something like this. Some people wonder if it could be from aliens. An astronomer named John Tonry works with a system tha

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Dec 02 2025EDUCATION

A Woman Who Changed Alabama's Future

Ann Bedsole, a remarkable figure in Alabama's history, passed away at the age of 95. She was not just any politician; she was a pioneer who shattered glass ceilings in both politics and education. Bedsole made history as the first woman to be elected to the Alabama State Senate, serving from 1983 to

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

A New Bus Line: Hope and Challenges for South Minneapolis

A new bus route is about to start in south Minneapolis. The E-Line will take over from the old Route 6. It will run from Southdale to the University of Minnesota. Metro Transit hopes 3, 000 people will use it every day. Business owners in the area have mixed feelings. Victoria Ford owns a bookstore

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Who Pays When Music is Pirated?

The Supreme Court had a big debate about music piracy recently. Two sides were fighting: the music industry and internet companies. The music industry wants internet companies to stop people from sharing music illegally. But the internet companies say they shouldn't be responsible for what their use

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jamaica's Strength Shines After Tough Times

Jamaica is showing its resilience after a tough few weeks. The country has faced a lot, including a hurricane and a scary accident involving their Miss Universe contestant. The Miss Jamaica organization posted a message about healing and strength, but it's clear they're talking about more than just

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