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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

A Coach's Unstoppable Spirit: Running Through Challenges

Mike Fleming is a man who knows how to keep moving. At 79, he has run in every Bloomsday since it started in 1977. That's 49 years of running! He's not just a runner, though. He's also a coach and a physical education teacher. He's coached pole vault, cross country, gymnastics, and volleyball. Now,

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Jan 02 2026FINANCE

Retirement Worries: Are You Saving Enough?

Retirement planning is a big deal. It's not just about having money saved up. It's about making sure you can live the way you want to after you stop working. Many people struggle with this. In fact, less than half of Americans are on track to keep their current lifestyle in retirement. Different ge

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Jan 02 2026FINANCE

Wall Street's Shaky Start to 2026

The new year began with a bumpy ride for Wall Street. After a strong 2025, stocks couldn't keep up the momentum. Tech stocks, which had been leading the charge, couldn't sustain their early gains. The S&P 500, which had surged over 16% in 2025, dipped slightly. The Nasdaq also fell, while the Dow ma

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

Space's Big Steps and Hidden Gems in 2026

Space is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Rockets are being reused more often, and satellites are now fully operational. People can connect directly to devices from space, and regular folks are going to space, not just government astronauts. Governments are also planning big space projects

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Jan 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giant Faces Legal Storm Over Hidden Data Leak

A big tech company is in hot water. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. is dealing with a growing number of lawsuits in the U. S. People are upset because the company didn't tell them quickly about a serious data breach. This breach happened at TriZetto, a part of Cognizant that handles healthcare

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Hacks Take a Dip: What's the Catch?

In December, the crypto world saw a big drop in hacking losses. The total amount stolen fell to $76 million, which is a 60% decrease from November's $194. 2 million. This news comes from PeckShield, a company that keeps an eye on blockchain security. Even though the total loss went down, there were

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Jan 02 2026FINANCE

Crypto ETFs: Why the Market Isn't Buzzing Anymore

Bitwise recently filed for 11 new crypto ETFs, but the market didn't react much. This shows that ETF filings are no longer exciting news. The market has seen a lot of these filings, and investors are now more focused on other things. The new ETFs would invest in different cryptocurrencies like Aave

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Unexpected Turn: What's Next for Bitcoin, Stablecoins, and Real-World Assets?

Crypto in 2025 didn't go as planned. Bitcoin (BTC) hit its usual peak, but the big market boom everyone expected didn't happen. This left many investors feeling unsure about what would come next. Surprisingly, big companies, banks, and regulators are now working together more than ever before. This

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

The Unusual $26 Million Crypto Surge and the Trader Who Profited

In the early hours of New Year's Day, a crypto trader, Vida, noticed something odd on Binance. The token BROCCOLI714, which most people had never heard of, had a huge wall of buy orders worth $26 million. This was not a typical market move. Vida thought it might be a hacked account or a glitch in a

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Takes Over: How People Chose to Watch in 2025

In 2025, streaming services became the go-to choice for entertainment. A big change happened when Netflix and HBO joined forces. This merger made some people worry about what it means for competition in the streaming world. No one is sure yet how this will affect theaters or the entertainment indust

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