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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Empowering Leaders: A Unique Program for Growth and Success

A special program is open for applications until Monday. This program is designed to help people grow as leaders. It is called the Leadership Institute Cohort. It is run by the New Jersey Black Women’s Collective. This group was started in 2021. It is the first of its kind in New Jersey. The group f

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Jan 01 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Moves and Crypto's Legal Hurdles in December

In December, Bitcoin's price dropped by 4%, ending the year lower than it started. Despite this, Strategy, a software company known for its Bitcoin investments, bought over 22, 000 Bitcoin. This purchase added to their already massive holdings, bringing their total to around 3. 3% of all Bitcoin in

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Jan 01 2026CRIME

Crime Rates Plummeting Across America: What's Behind the Big Drop?

In a surprising turn of events, the United States is seeing a huge drop in homicides. Experts believe that by the end of 2025, the country will have seen the biggest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded. This news comes from early crime data collected from 550 police departments. The numbers su

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Protecting People and Planet: EPA Takes Action on Harmful Chemicals

The EPA has decided to control the use of five common chemicals called phthalates. These chemicals are used to make plastics flexible. The EPA says these chemicals can harm workers and the environment. EPA head Lee Zeldin said the agency used solid science to make this decision. He said the chemica

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Invasive Plants: The Hidden Impact on Tiny Forest Friends

Forests in eastern North America are facing a silent crisis. Invasive plants, like the Amur honeysuckle, are taking over. They're pushing out native plants, changing the forest floor. This change might seem small, but it has big effects. It's not just about the plants. It's about the tiny creatures

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Big Companies and the Graying Workforce: What's Being Done?

The workforce is getting older, and big companies are starting to notice. Some are taking steps to keep older workers around, while others are lagging behind. Walmart, for example, is tweaking jobs to suit older employees. Microsoft is offering extra care to support aging workers. Google is helping

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Applied Digital's Bold Move in the AI Infrastructure Game

Applied Digital, a company that started with cryptocurrency mining, is making big waves in the AI infrastructure world. It's splitting off its cloud computing business into a new company called ChronoScale Corporation. This move is all about focusing on AI workloads and making the most of the boomin

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Venezuelan Oil Industry

The U. S. government recently took a strong stance against Venezuela's oil sector. They put sanctions on four companies and four oil tankers. These tankers are part of a group called the "shadow fleet. " The U. S. says these tankers help fund Venezuela's government, which they consider illegitimate.

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Jan 01 2026RELIGION

A Life of Faith, Love, and Controversy: Remembering Jeffrey R. Holland

Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away recently. His death came as a surprise to many, despite his ongoing health struggles. Holland had been dealing with kidney issues for some time, which were further complicated by a COVID-19 diagno

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Jan 01 2026SCIENCE

The Mysterious Visitor That Changed Astronomy in 2025

In 2025, something unusual happened in space. A visitor from another star system, named 3I/ATLAS, showed up in our solar system. It didn't act like any comet we've seen before. Scientists were puzzled. They expected it to behave in a certain way, but it didn't. At first, telescopes picked up faint

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