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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Democrats Show Unity, But At What Cost?

Democrats in the U. S. Senate recently showed a rare moment of unity. Seven Democrats, including John Fetterman from Pennsylvania and Angus King from Maine, joined Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days. During this time, many federal workers and

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Nov 13 2025FINANCE

Japan's Big Bank Takes a Step into the CLO World

A major player in Japan's finance world is making a move. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management is set to launch its first fund focused on collateralized loan obligations, or CLOs. This isn't just any new product; it's a response to a push from the government. They want financial companies to create offer

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Nov 13 2025FINANCE

Smart Money: How AI is Changing the Game for Small Businesses

Small businesses often struggle to get loans from traditional banks. Banks want collateral, a long track record, and high credit scores. Many small businesses can't meet these requirements. This leaves them with limited options, like using personal credit cards or borrowing from friends and family.

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Nov 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Louisiana's Infrastructure: A Work in Progress

Louisiana's infrastructure is in a tough spot. It's not just about the money, but also the age of the structures and the increasing number of extreme weather events. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a "C-" overall, which is a slight improvement from the last report. But don't g

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Nov 13 2025EDUCATION

Oregon's School Funding: Who's Right?

Oregon's lawmakers claim they've finally met the school funding targets set by the Quality Education Commission. This is the first time in 25 years they've said this. But not everyone is convinced. The commission said the state needed $13. 5 billion to fully fund schools. Lawmakers approved $11. 36

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Nov 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Birthdays: A Look at Stars Turning a Year Older

November 12, 2025, is a special day for many celebrities, as several well-known figures celebrate their birthdays. Among them are actors, musicians, and other public figures who have made significant impacts in their respective fields. Let's take a closer look at some of the notable birthdays and in

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

Finance Leaders: From Number Crunchers to Future Shapers

Finance teams are getting a major upgrade. Gone are the days when they just crunched numbers and kept records. Now, they're expected to be strategic partners, using real-time data to guide decisions across the entire company. This shift is happening alongside a shortage of skilled accountants, which

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Nov 12 2025HEALTH

How Our Thoughts About Aging Shape Our Minds

People often think about aging in different ways. Some see it as a time of wisdom and growth. Others see it as a decline. These thoughts can change how we live. They can even affect our health. This is what stereotype embodiment theory (SET) says. It tells us that our beliefs about aging can impact

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

China's Rapid Rise in Science and Tech

China is now a top player in global science, ranking fifth in scientific publications. The number of times Chinese research is cited has been growing fast. This growth is especially noticeable in areas like nanotechnology, where China is now second only to the USA. Money for research and developmen

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Nov 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can Crypto Gambling Fuel Science?

Ideosphere, a startup with big dreams, wants to use crypto prediction markets to fund early-stage science. The idea is to take the money flowing into crypto gambling and redirect it towards research that traditional investors find too risky. Rei Jarram, one of the co-founders, believes that predicti

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