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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Stocks Set to Shine in 2026: What the Experts Are Saying

The stock market is buzzing with excitement for 2026. Analysts are predicting a 15% boost for the S&P 500, but not all stocks will perform equally. Some companies are expected to outshine others, with Oracle, Netflix, and Coinbase leading the pack. These predictions are based on the gap between the

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Milestones: A Look at Notable December 26 Birthdays

December 26 is a day filled with notable birthdays from the world of entertainment and beyond. Among the celebrities celebrating another year are Beth Behrs and Eden Sher. But did you know that Lars Ulrich, the drummer for Metallica, is also ringing in his 62nd birthday? His dad was quite the showbi

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Latvia's Political Shifts: What's Next After 2025?

In 2025, Latvia saw some big political moves that will keep making waves into next year. First off, local elections happened. These were like a warm-up for the bigger parliamentary elections coming up. Why? Because if you don't have support in local areas, it's tough to make a strong start in parlia

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Aviation's Green Fuel Challenge: LanzaJet's Bumpy Ride

LanzaJet, a company based in Illinois, is on a mission to make air travel cleaner. They're building a special plant in Georgia called Freedom Pines Fuels. This plant is designed to make jet fuel that's better for the environment. It's not made from oil like regular jet fuel. Instead, it's made from

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Myanmar's Election Plan Amid Ongoing Conflict

Myanmar is planning to hold its third round of elections on January 25. This comes after the first two rounds, which are scheduled for December 28 and January 11. These elections will cover a total of 202 townships out of 330. The third phase will focus on 63 townships, as announced by the ruling ju

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Discovery Center's Free Fun and Learning Opportunities

The Don Harrington Discovery Center is kicking off 2026 with a bang, offering free admission on the first Monday of every month. This initiative, called “Free First Monday, ” runs from 4:30 to 7 p. m. , making it easier for families to explore science together without breaking the bank. But that's

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Crystal Chemistry: How Doping Can Boost Energy Efficiency

In the world of materials science, perovskite oxides are like the superheroes of energy conversion. They have a special power: they can conduct both ions and electrons. This makes them perfect for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cathodes. But there's a catch. Most of these materials have a crystal stru

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Mosquitoes and Us: A Rural Indian Village's Fight Against Deadly Diseases

In the heart of rural Uttar Pradesh, India, mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance. They bring serious diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and filariasis. These illnesses are a big problem in this region. Even though there are national programs to fight them, not everyone in the community

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bears Before Bikes: Protecting McNeil River's Wild Heart

Alaska's McNeil River State Game Sanctuary is a special place. It's home to a huge number of brown bears. These bears are the main attraction. The sanctuary has been open to visitors for a long time. People usually arrive by floatplane. But now, there's a plan to allow wheel planes to land there too

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

AI in Medical Training: What's the Real Deal?

Generative AI, like ChatGPT, is making waves in medical education. But most studies just scratch the surface. They talk about how well AI performs or the risks it poses, like giving wrong info. However, these issues aren't just random problems. They're part of bigger conflicts that pop up when new t

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