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Oct 23 2025EDUCATION

Rebuilding Lives: How Young Ex-Soldiers in Colombia Find Their Way

In Colombia, young people who once fought as child soldiers are finding ways to heal and move forward. A recent study looked at how these young individuals, aged 14 to 19, tell their stories and rebuild their lives. Through creative workshops, they shared their experiences and showed different paths

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Saudi Arabia's AlUla: A Golden Opportunity for Investors

AlUla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia, is opening its doors to private investors. This move is part of the country's Vision 2030 plan to reduce dependence on oil and boost tourism. The site, which saw 300, 000 visitors last year, has big plans. By 2030, it aims to welcome 1 million vi

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Big Names Bet on Crypto: Kraken's Big Move

In a significant shift, major financial players are diving into the crypto world. Apollo Global Management, Oppenheimer, Jane Street, and HSG have all invested in Kraken, a top crypto exchange. This investment values Kraken at a whopping $15 billion. It's a clear sign that big institutions are getti

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Oct 22 2025FINANCE

From Filing Clerk to Finance Guru: A Journey in Wealth Management

Anna DerParseghian's career path took an unexpected turn when she was just 20 years old. She started as a filing clerk, but a mentor saw potential in her and sent her to a firm in Westwood that was looking for an account manager. That decision changed everything. Today, she's a managing partner at P

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Oct 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Your Stars for October 22, 2025: A Guide to Smart Moves

October 22, 2025, is a special day for those born on this date. It's a day to focus on what truly matters. Think about how you handle your money and how it can help you and others. This year, opportunities will come from the people you meet and the conversations you have. Being creative and thinking

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Oct 22 2025BUSINESS

Netflix's Big Wins and Misses in Q3 2025

Netflix's third quarter of 2025 brought some highs and lows. The streaming giant saw a 17% revenue boost, but missed earnings targets. This was partly due to an unexpected expense from a tax dispute in Brazil. Despite this, Netflix is optimistic about its future. The company is focusing more on ad

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Oct 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

How America's Choices Shape Its Carbon Footprint

The U. S. has been a major contributor to carbon emissions for centuries. To tackle this, it's crucial to understand what influences these emissions. Three key factors are government spending, economic growth, and population density. First, consider government spending. When the government invests

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Oct 22 2025RELIGION

Finding Strength in Faith: Jimmer Fredette's Olympic Journey

Jimmer Fredette, a well-known basketball player, recently shared how his faith helped him cope with a tough situation. He talked about this on a podcast called “Two Point Conversion” with former BYU teammates Connor Pay and Chase Roberts. They discussed some religious texts that talk about finding s

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Oct 22 2025SPORTS

Bear Bachmeier's Journey: Faith, Family, and Football at BYU

Bear Bachmeier, the star quarterback for BYU, has been making waves on and off the field. His journey to BYU and his experiences there have been quite remarkable. Bachmeier is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which sponsors BYU. However, he has embraced the faith-orie

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Oct 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building Bridges with Light: Amanda Borrett's Mission

Amanda Borrett sees infrastructure as a tool to bring people together. She has spent nearly 20 years in the broadband industry, working to make sure everyone has access to the internet. As the Vice President of Business Development at eX2 Technology, she helps communities turn their tech ideas into

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