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Jan 02 2026FINANCE

Student Loan Forgiveness: What Changed in 2025?

As 2025 wrapped up, the student loan forgiveness landscape saw some shifts. The Department of Education restarted several programs that had been on hold. Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden's administration had already greenlit billions in loan forgiveness. This relief came through var

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Jan 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Mixing Big and Small Brains for Better Crowd Simulations

Crowd simulations are big in entertainment, city planning, and safety checks. They help predict how people move in different situations. But, there's a problem. Most simulations struggle with incomplete data and can't handle new, unfamiliar places. A new idea combines two types of models. One is sm

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

FTAI Aviation Takes Flight with New AI-Powered Energy Venture

FTAI Aviation, a company known for its work in aircraft leasing and maintenance, has just launched a new business called FTAI Power. This new venture is all about converting old airplane engines into power generators. These generators are designed to provide electricity to places like data centers,

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Dec 30 2025EDUCATION

Keeping Teens Safe on the Road: A New Year's Event You Shouldn't Miss

In Virginia, a special event is happening to help keep teen drivers safe. The Gweedo Memorial Foundation and LifeSafer ISA are teaming up to show off new technology that could save lives. This event is all about teaching young drivers how to be safer on the road. The event is happening on New Year'

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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Bringing Songs to Life: A New Way to Animate Singing Faces

Creating 3D animations of people singing is a cool idea. It can be used in virtual worlds, entertainment, and even teaching. But it's tricky. Most methods that turn speech into movement don't work well for singing. They make faces look too smooth and emotionless. That's why a new approach called Thi

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Smart Computers Designing Medicines: A New Way to Find Cures

People are using smart computers to make new medicines. These computers can look at tiny parts of medicine and guess how they work. They can also make new medicines that might help people feel better. First, the computers learn about medicines. They look at how medicines are built. Then, they guess

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Smart Moves for a Long-Lasting Business

Building a business that stands the test of time isn't about luck. It's about making smart choices, especially when it comes to money. Many businesses focus on getting more customers or selling more products. But the real key to lasting success is understanding profits. First, know your numbers. It

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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

Health and Community: A Day of Wellness in Everett

Everett is set to host a health fair that goes beyond just check-ups. The Washington West African Center is pulling out all the stops to make health accessible to everyone. This isn't just about vaccines and screenings; it's about bringing people together. The event is happening this Saturday. From

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Dec 19 2025SPORTS

A Heartbreaking Loss in the NASCAR Community

A tragic plane crash has shaken the NASCAR world. Seven lives were lost when a Cessna C550 jet went down at the Statesville Regional Airport. Among the victims were former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children, Emma and Ryder. The families of the victims released a jo

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Dec 18 2025EDUCATION

Northern Virginia's Big Heart: Students Fight Hunger with a Giant Food Drive

Paul VI High School just pulled off something amazing. They gathered over 25, 000 pounds of food and hygiene items. That's a lot of help for families in need across Northern Virginia. This wasn't just a one-time thing. It's part of the school's bigger goal to teach students about giving back. The s

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