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Jan 03 2026CRIME

Bitcoin Betrayal: How a Crypto Worker Sold Secrets to North Korea

A South Korean crypto exchange worker landed in hot water after trying to sell military secrets to North Korea for Bitcoin. The Supreme Court handed down a four-year prison sentence and a four-year ban from the financial sector. This wasn't a solo act. North Korean hackers were behind the scenes, pa

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Jan 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Space Adventure Awaits at Legoland Florida

Legoland Florida is getting ready to launch something big! After 15 years, they are finally adding a new rollercoaster to their park. This isn't just any ride—it's a space-themed adventure called the Galacticoaster. It will open its doors on February 27, 2026. This ride is special because it's the

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

Fighting Two Health Battles: Onchocerciasis and Chronic Diseases in Cameroon

In Cameroon's Bafut Health District, two significant health challenges are colliding. Onchocerciasis, often called river blindness, is still a big issue. For years, communities have been using a treatment called ivermectin to fight it. But even with this effort, the disease is still around. At the s

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Jan 03 2026WEATHER

How China Feels the Summer Heat: A Social Media Study

People across China are feeling the heat this summer, and their online chatter is revealing a lot about how they're coping. A recent study looked at millions of posts on Sina Microblog to understand how people perceive high temperatures. The findings show that the southeastern regions of China are t

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Jan 03 2026SCIENCE

How Do We Really Change Behavior? Science vs. Common Sense

People often have their own ideas about what makes others follow rules. This is important because these beliefs can influence how they react to policies designed to change behavior. But do these everyday ideas match up with what science says? A big study asked over 3, 000 people about what they thi

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

Space's Big Steps and Hidden Gems in 2026

Space is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Rockets are being reused more often, and satellites are now fully operational. People can connect directly to devices from space, and regular folks are going to space, not just government astronauts. Governments are also planning big space projects

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

Warm Up Right, Exercise Better

Ever feel like your body is not ready when you start exercising? It might be because you're skipping an important step. Warmed-up muscles work better. This is not just an old wives' tale. Science backs it up. Research shows that warming up can make your muscles stronger and faster. The study found

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

Can Fun Video Games Help People with Parkinson's?

People with Parkinson's disease often struggle with movement and balance. A new study looked at a fun, video game-like therapy called Strolll. This therapy uses augmented reality to help with walking and balance. The goal was to see if Strolll could also be a good workout. First, researchers wanted

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

How Indonesians Saw COVID-19 Risks Over Time

Indonesia's view on COVID-19 risks changed a lot from 2020 to 2022. This shift was studied over time to see how people's fears and awareness evolved. At first, many Indonesians were worried about the virus. But as time passed, their perception changed. Some became more relaxed. Others stayed alert.

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Jan 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

China's AI Leap: A New Era in Science and Tech

China has just launched a game-changing AI system that can do science all by itself. This isn't just any AI—it's connected to the country's supercomputers and can handle complex research tasks without much human help. It's a big deal because it shows how AI might change science, security, and the gl

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