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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sports Insider Accounts: A Blurry Line Between Fact and Fiction

In the world of sports journalism, things are getting murky. Two big names, Kalshi and Polymarket, are teaming up with accounts on X that claim to be insiders. These accounts, like "Emma Vance" and "Scott Hughes, " have been spreading unverified news. The Athletic, a sports news site, recently repor

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Sports Stories That Stole the Show in 2025

In 2025, sports stories made their way into the Arkansas Times, but not in the usual way. Unlike other media outlets that focus solely on sports, the Times only covers sports when something truly remarkable happens. This year was no different. Among the usual political and food stories, sports tales

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Test in 2026: Can the Industry Secure Its Future?

The cryptocurrency world is at a crossroads. The industry has seen some big wins lately, but a major hurdle remains: getting a market structure bill through the Senate. This bill is a big deal because it could finally make crypto legit in the U. S. But there's a catch—time is running out. Some insi

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

A Crypto Plot Foiled: Secrets, Bitcoin, and a Hidden Camera

A South Korean crypto exchange worker ended up in jail for four years. Why? They tried to sell military secrets to North Korea. The court also banned them from working in finance for the same amount of time. The worker got paid $487, 000 in Bitcoin to recruit a 30-year-old army captain. The captain

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Changing Role: Is It Still Digital Cash?

Bitcoin's role in the crypto world is shifting. Some say it's moving from being a digital cash system to a long-term value holder. This idea comes from a big drop in how much Bitcoin is being used for everyday transactions. The number of active Bitcoin addresses has fallen by over 40% since 2021. T

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Buys, Big Moves, and Crypto Shifts

Big things are happening in the world of crypto. Let's dive in. First up, Strategy, a major player in the crypto game, just bought a ton of bitcoin. We're talking about 1, 229 coins, which cost around $108. 8 million. That's a lot of money! Now, Strategy owns a whopping 672, 497 bitcoins. That's a

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

El Salvador's Leader Eyes Longer Stay in Office

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has hinted at staying in power for another decade. This comes after his recent re-election, which many see as controversial. Bukele shared his thoughts in a recent video interview. He mentioned that he had initially planned to step down in 2029. But now, he seems

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Russia's Bold Move: Ignoring Foreign Courts

Russia has taken a significant step to shield its officials and military from foreign legal actions. President Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows Russia to disregard rulings from foreign and international courts in criminal cases. This move comes as several countries and international bodies ar

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

The Power of Words: How Affordability Reshaped the 2025 Elections

In 2025, a single word changed the game in politics. That word was "affordability. " It wasn't just a buzzword. It became a powerful tool that shifted how people thought about their lives and their votes. For years, politicians talked about the economy. They threw around numbers like GDP and job gr

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Pediatricians Fight Back Against Funding Cuts

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is taking legal action against the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The reason? A sudden cut of nearly $12 million in federal funding. This money was crucial for various child health programs. The AAP claims these cuts threaten dozens of

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