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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Why November's Inflation Numbers Might Be Misleading

November's inflation report showed a drop, but experts are questioning its accuracy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 2. 7% from 3% in September. This seems good, but the data might not be reliable. The problem started with the government shutdown in October. This shutdown stopped data collec

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Is MCE Really a Better Deal for Contra Costa County?

MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Small Bank, Big Gains: First Capital's Surprising Rise

First Capital, a bank you might not have heard of, has seen its stock price jump a huge 132% in just one year. This is a big deal for a company with a market value of only $233 million. The bank, which is mainly into home loans, has caught the eye of investors thanks to its strong performance. The

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Dec 19 2025SPORTS

Trevor Diggs: A Star Cornerback's Frustrating Season

Trevor Diggs, a standout cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, is in a tough spot. He believes he's ready to play, but the team isn't convinced. This disagreement has been going on for a while, and it's causing some tension. Diggs has been on the injured reserve list since Week 7 due to a knee issue.

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Meme Coins Struggle as Bitcoin Takes the Lead

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are having a tough time keeping up with the rest of the crypto market. Even though big investors are buying more of these coins, they're still losing value. For them to bounce back, they need to hit some important price points. Things aren't looking great for meme coins right

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Tesla's Stock: The Future is Now

Tesla's stock has been quite the rollercoaster lately, and it's not just about the electric vehicles anymore. A well-known expert, Jed Dorsheimer, argues that the true worth of Tesla lies in its upcoming innovations, such as autonomous driving technology and robotics. He suggests that the automotive

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

China's Bold Move: A Legal Showdown Over COVID-19 Origins

China has taken a surprising step by filing a defamation lawsuit against U. S. officials, including Senator Eric Schmitt and former Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This move comes after a Missouri court awarded a massive $24 billion judgment against China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The C

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Dec 19 2025SCIENCE

Is Global Warming Science Just Hot Air?

A recent study has stirred up a storm in the world of climate science. It questions the way global temperatures are measured and used to make big decisions. The study points out that averaging temperatures from different places, like Mount Everest and the Sahara Desert, doesn't make much sense. It's

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Ethereum's Shaky Rise: A Closer Look

Ethereum's recent price surge has caught the eye of a well-known crypto analyst. Taiki Maeda, who made a significant profit by betting against Ethereum in the past, is now doubling down with a $1 million short position. He believes the current price is not a true reflection of market demand. Maeda

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

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