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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Reality Check in 2025: Hype vs. Hard Truths

In 2025, the AI industry faced a wake-up call. Early in the year, money flowed freely, with massive investments pouring into AI companies. OpenAI secured a staggering $40 billion, valuing the company at $300 billion. Even startups with no products launched raised billions. Meta spent big to attract

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Dec 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Finding Peace in the Past: Why People Are Turning to Old-School Hobbies

In a world buzzing with technology, many people are taking a step back. They are trading screens for sketchbooks, keyboards for knitting needles, and digital messages for handwritten notes. This isn't just a trend for older generations. Even young people, who have grown up with smartphones and socia

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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 29 2025FINANCE

Silver's Wild Ride: A Rollercoaster of Gains and Losses

Silver has been on quite the journey. It recently hit a new high, crossing $80 an ounce for the first time ever. But then, it took a sudden drop, losing over 3% in a single day. Despite this, it's still up by a whopping 155% since the start of the year. That's a huge jump from just over $20 an ounce

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Vermont's Icy Grip: State Offices Shut Down, Roads a Slippery Mess

Vermont's state offices took a day off on Monday. Why? Ice had turned roads into slippery slides. Workers swapped their offices for home, but not everyone got a break. Police, road crews, and those looking after the vulnerable were still on the job. Roads were a mess. Some interstates and state roa

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Smart Health Choices for 2026

Health goals can feel overwhelming. There's so much advice out there. It's easy to get lost in all the noise. Experts say the key is to keep things simple. You don't need fancy products or complicated routines. Food is a good place to start. Many people worry about getting enough protein. But if yo

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Magic: What's Working and What's Not in 2025

The movie industry is in a bit of a pickle. After a rough few years, 2025 was supposed to be the big comeback for theaters. But guess what? It's not happening. The box office is stuck in the same rut as last year, and it's far from the big numbers everyone hoped for. Before the pandemic, movie theat

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Dec 29 2025CRIME

Turkey's Ongoing Fight Against Terror: A Recent Clash

In a recent event, Turkish security forces faced a violent confrontation with ISIS militants. This happened during a late-night operation in the village of Elmalik, located in the western Yalova province. The clash resulted in the deaths of three police officers and injuries to eight others. The op

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Western New York Faces Wind and Snow Challenges

Western New York is bracing for a rough few days. High winds are already causing problems, and more trouble is on the way. The wind is the main issue right now. It's strongest near Rochester and areas to the west. Gusts could hit 60-70 mph during late morning and early afternoon. Even after that pe

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

True Crime Podcasts: Still Big, But Are They Running Out of Steam?

True crime podcasts have been a massive hit for years, with millions tuning in regularly. In 2024, over 19 million people in the U. S. alone were listening to these shows. Women, in particular, are big fans, making up nearly half of the listeners. True crime isn't just a podcast thing; it's popular

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