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Jan 03 2026BUSINESS

Tesla Loses Its EV Crown

Tesla, once the king of electric vehicles (EVs), has been dethroned. In 2025, BYD, a Chinese automaker, sold more EVs than Tesla. BYD sold 2. 26 million EVs, while Tesla sold 1. 64 million. This is a big deal because it's the first time Tesla has not been the top EV seller. Tesla's sales dropped fo

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Jan 03 2026FINANCE

Why Genius Sports Could Be a Smart Bet for Your Portfolio

Genius Sports is a company that might not be on everyone's radar, but it's making big moves in the sports and betting world. With a solid presence in over 150 countries and partnerships with more than 400 leagues and 650 sportsbook partners, it's clear they're serious about their game. In the past

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Jan 03 2026FINANCE

UK Factories See Slight Growth but Challenges Loom

In December, Britain's manufacturing sector showed some signs of improvement, but the overall outlook remains uncertain. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing rose to 50. 6, up from 50. 2 in November. However, this was lower than the initial estimate of 51. 2. This increa

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Europe's Big Test: What's Next in 2026?

Europe might be in for some big changes in 2026. The U. S. is acting differently, and that could shake things up. But there's a chance for Europe to grow stronger too. The U. S. has been talking tough. In a big report, they said Europe might be in trouble. This didn't go down well. Many Europeans w

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Jan 02 2026FINANCE

The Global Economy: A Rollercoaster Ride and What Lies Ahead

The year 2025 was a whirlwind for the global economy. The U. S. government shook things up by challenging old economic beliefs. They put up tariffs, questioned the Federal Reserve's independence, and ignored international institutions. Meanwhile, debt kept climbing. On top of that, the world faced g

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Hot Topics: What Got Knoxville Talking in 2025

In 2025, Knoxville's opinion section saw new voices join the conversation. One of these newcomers wrote the year's most popular piece. The section also kicked off a project called "(Re)United States, " aiming to bring together different views on how to mend the political divide. The goal was to move

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Jan 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Share Their Journeys to Sobriety

In recent years, many celebrities have openly discussed their decisions to quit drinking and how it has improved their lives. This trend is not just about Dry January, a popular challenge where people abstain from alcohol for a month. Instead, these stars have found long-term benefits in sobriety.

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Rollercoaster Year: Behind the Scenes of a Resilient Market

In 2025, crypto faced four major downturns, each sparking claims that the market was doomed. Yet, beneath the surface, something different was happening. The first blow came in January when AI fears triggered a massive sell-off. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plummeted, but prices quickly recove

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Jan 01 2026FINANCE

Stocks in 2026: What's the Deal?

The stock market has been on a roll for the past three years, and many are wondering if the good times will keep on rolling into 2026. Analysts have different opinions on how much the market will grow, but they all agree that it will go up. The S&P 500 ended 2025 at 6, 845. 5 points, and some expert

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Jan 01 2026OPINION

New Year, New Words: What's Really Changing?

People often start fresh in January. They make big plans. But this year feels different. Words like \'resolution\' are out. Now, it's all about \'intentions. \' Goals are just \'plans. \' And those plans? They're written in pencil, not ink. Some folks still pick a \'word of the year. \' But it's no

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