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Nov 22 2025EDUCATION

Giving Thanks and Growing Together: Altoona Students Celebrate Friendsgiving

At Altoona Area High School, something special happens every year. It's called Friendsgiving. This event is not just about food. It's about learning, growing, and coming together. Students in the Life Skills program take the lead. They plan, shop, cook, and serve a full Thanksgiving-style meal. Thi

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

Tech Firms Get a Boost from New Investment Partner

A new player has entered the tech scene, aiming to give services companies a leg up. Targhee Capital, based in sunny Newport Beach, is here to help tech firms grow and stay competitive in a tough market. The tech world is changing fast. Companies are under pressure to keep up with new tech, grow th

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

How a Founder Turned Failure into a $2 Billion Success Story

Starting a business is tough, and sometimes, things don't go as planned. Francis Pedraza knows this well. His first startup didn't work out because it didn't have a clear business model. Even with big-name investors and a lot of hard work, the company couldn't find its way. But Pedraza didn't give u

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

New Bus Route to Link Downtown Greenville and GSP

Greenville is getting a new bus route. It will connect downtown to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. This is big news for people who travel or visit the city. The city got a big grant. It's $3. 3 million from the federal government. This money will buy four new buses and a training

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Nov 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Fiber Optics: How Expanded Beam Cables Are Changing the Game

The market for expanded beam cables is booming, and it's easy to see why. These cables are becoming super important in many industries, especially where tough conditions are the norm. Think defense, aerospace, and even oil and gas exploration. These sectors need reliable, high-speed data transmissio

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

Thailand's Economy: A Mixed Bag of Stability and Challenges

Thailand's finance chief recently shared some good news. He said the country's economy is steady and growing. He expects a big boost in the last part of 2025. This is thanks to the government's plans to spend more money. The finance minister also mentioned that prices are not rising too fast. And n

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Nov 21 2025SPORTS

Donovan Mitchell: The Cavs' Rhythm Keeper

Donovan Mitchell, the star player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been open about the team's past struggles in the playoffs. He describes these challenges as a wall that they've hit three times in a row. Mitchell has been thinking a lot about this wall, imagining ways to break through it every day.

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Nov 20 2025BUSINESS

New Tax Rules: A Game Changer for Startup Founders

The OBBBA has introduced some big changes to the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) rules, which could be a game changer for startup founders. The cap on how much stock can be excluded from capital gains tax has been raised to $15 million, and it will go up with inflation after July 4, 2025. This

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Nov 20 2025FINANCE

UK's Financial Future: Embedded Finance on the Rise

The financial scene in the UK is changing fast, with embedded finance leading the way. By 2025, this market is predicted to hit $26. 09 billion, growing at a steady pace. From 2026 to 2030, it's expected to keep growing, reaching around $35. 13 billion. This growth isn't just about money; it's abou

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Vena's Rapid Growth: A Standout in North America's Tech Scene

Vena, a standout in the tech world, has made it to the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list. This list celebrates the fastest-growing companies in North America across various sectors, including technology, media, and life sciences. What makes Vena special? It's the only AI-powered planning platf

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