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Dec 24 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Struggle: Is the Rally Really Over?

Peter Schiff, a well-known economist, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin's future. He believes the cryptocurrency's rally is over. Why? Because Bitcoin didn't rise with tech stocks or gold. Schiff's argument is simple. If Bitcoin can't go up with tech stocks or gold, it won't go up at all. He

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Dec 24 2025WEATHER

Vermont's Chilly Christmas: A Light Dusting of Snow Expected

Vermont is in for a chilly Christmas this year. The National Weather Service in Burlington has forecasted a chance of light snow on Christmas morning, especially in the northern parts of the state. This snowfall is expected to follow a cold front, which will bring even colder temperatures on Friday,

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Dec 24 2025WEATHER

Chicago's Christmas Weather: Clouds, Rain, and a Chilly Turn

Chicago is in for a cloudy and rainy Christmas this year. Forget about a white Christmas. The weather will be grey and gloomy instead. The city will see lots of clouds over the next few days. Christmas Eve will be in the mid-40s, with light rain and drizzle expected in the afternoon. The gloomy w

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Dec 24 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather Watch: Staten Island Braces for Ice and Snow

Staten Island is in for a chilly ride this week. The weather folks are warning about black ice on the roads early Wednesday. This is because the roads are still wet from Tuesday's rain, and the temperature is just above freezing. It's a slippery situation, so drivers need to be extra careful. The w

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Dec 24 2025FINANCE

Newtown's Money Matters: A Look at the Town's Financial Moves

Newtown's finance board had a busy night. They checked the town's money situation and made some big decisions. The town's savings, called the General Fund balance, grew a bit. It's now about $13. 46 million. That's good news because it means the town has a bit more money set aside for unexpected thi

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Dec 24 2025FINANCE

Abu Dhabi Finance Week: Bridging Digital and Traditional Finance

Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 saw Vanar, an AI-driven blockchain company, team up with Worldpay to explore the future of digital finance. Their joint keynote at the Tokenized Capital Summit focused on how stablecoins and tokenized assets can integrate with real-world payment systems. The session, tit

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Dec 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Share Their Favorite Things for 2026

Celebrities have always been trendsetters, and their choices in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products often set the tone for what's hot and what's not. As we look ahead to 2026, many stars have shared their must-have items, giving us a glimpse into their daily routines and preferences. Matthew Mc

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Utah's Christmas Wish List: Politicians, Fans, and More

Utah's leaders and residents have quite the Christmas wish list this year. From politicians to sports fans, everyone has their eyes on Santa. Gov. Spencer Cox is hoping for a snowy New Year. He's been promoting kindness and respect through his "Disagree Better" campaign. A snowy New Year would be a

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Southeast Asia's Legal Tech Wave Hits the U. S.

The legal tech scene in Southeast Asia is booming, with a market set to hit $130 billion by 2026. This growth is pushing new legal tech entrepreneurs from the region to set their sights on the U. S. market. The U. S. legal tech landscape is changing fast. Law firms are investing more in technology a

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

How One Leader Turned Challenges into Success for a Watch Giant

Ilaria Resta, the CEO of Audemars Piguet, faced a tough year in 2025. The Swiss watchmaker celebrated its 150th anniversary, but the celebration was overshadowed by big problems. The U. S. put tariffs on Swiss watches. Gold prices shot up. The Swiss franc got stronger. And people were buying fewer l

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