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Oct 17 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Pioneer Settles Tax Debt with Feds

A well-known figure in the cryptocurrency world, often called "Bitcoin Jesus, " has struck a deal with the U. S. government to settle tax charges. The agreement means he will pay up to $49. 9 million to resolve claims that he avoided paying tens of millions in taxes. This deal was made with the Tru

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Oct 17 2025SCIENCE

Turning Trash into Treasure: How Oil Refineries Can Clean Up and Power Up

Oil refineries have a problem: they produce a lot of waste. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? Researchers have been looking into this idea. They took two types of waste: oily sludge (OS) from refineries and algal biomass (AB) from wastewater treatment. The goal was to see

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Oct 17 2025CRIME

A Woman's Threats Against Immigration Agents Spark Concerns

A woman from Massachusetts is in hot water after making some serious threats against federal immigration agents. Bethany Abigail Terrill, 37, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill agents during an immigration arrest. This happened near a courthouse in Medford, Massachusetts, on September 29

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Guard Deployment Halted: What's Happening in Illinois?

A recent decision by a federal appeals court has put a pause on the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. This decision comes after a lower court ruled that the protests in Illinois did not justify the presence of the National Guard. The judge in that case, April Perry, found that the pro

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Oct 17 2025SPORTS

Masvidal Wins Big: The Fight Outside the Ring

Jorge Masvidal just scored a huge win, but not in the boxing ring. He got a big payout from a company called Fanmio. A judge in Florida said Fanmio has to give Masvidal over $5 million. This is because of a fight he had with Nate Diaz in 2024. The judge made this decision after someone called an arb

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

NYC Schools Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts

New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education

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Oct 17 2025BUSINESS

Eklutna Tribe's Casino Plans Hit a Snag

The Eklutna Tribe's dream of building a permanent casino in Birchwood has hit a roadblock. A recent federal decision has put their plans on hold, leaving everyone guessing about what's next. The tribe had big plans for a new, permanent casino. They wanted to build a large gaming hall with hundreds

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Oct 17 2025SPORTS

Albert Reinberg: The Unsung Hero of SLUH's MCC Quest

In the world of high school sports, there are stars and there are those who make the stars shine brighter. Albert Reinberg is one of those unsung heroes. As St. Louis University High (SLUH) prepares for their big match against Chaminade College Preparatory (CBC), Reinberg's role is crucial. High sc

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

University of Michigan's Big Plan for Wyoming Field Station

The University of Michigan has big plans for its Wyoming field station. They are going to spend $9. 2 million to tear down some old buildings. This includes a mess hall that's been around for 96 years. The university's board of regents said yes to this plan on October 16th. The field station is 120

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Oct 17 2025SCIENCE

How Fire Detectives Learn to Solve Burned Mysteries

Fire detectives, also known as investigators, are not born with their skills. They have to learn them, just like anyone else. In Minnesota, these detectives-in-training get a special kind of classroom: a house that has been set on fire on purpose. This house is in a rural part of Anoka County. A few

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