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Jan 04 2026CRYPTO

California's Crypto Billionaires: Will They Really Go?

California is home to many crypto billionaires. A new tax plan has them talking about leaving. A union proposed a 5% tax on assets for residents worth over $1 billion. This could bring in up to $100 billion. The tax would also include a one-time fee of $1 billion for those worth over $20 billion. Th

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Jan 04 2026CRYPTO

Coinbase Takes a Step Back in Argentina: What's Next for Crypto?

Coinbase has decided to hit the brakes on its peso-based services in Argentina, just under a year after it started operating there. This isn't a full stop, though. The company is keeping its crypto services running while it figures out a better way to handle local financial operations. Starting Jan

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Jan 04 2026LIFESTYLE

Louisiana's Carnival: A Feast of Fun and Tradition

Louisiana's Carnival season is a time of joy, tradition, and indulgence. It's a period that starts right after the New Year and goes until Fat Tuesday. This is a time when people in Louisiana and visitors from all over come together to celebrate. They enjoy big parades, fancy balls, and lots of deli

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Jan 04 2026EDUCATION

Raising the Bar: Hart District's Push for Better Test Scores

The William S. Hart Union High School District is on a mission to boost student performance in English, math, and science. Despite some progress, a significant number of students are still falling short of state standards on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test

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Jan 04 2026EDUCATION

Time for South Carolina to Rethink Social Studies

In South Carolina, there's a growing concern that social studies is taking a backseat to other subjects in schools. With the state's 250th anniversary of independence on the horizon, many wonder why young students aren't spending more time learning about history, civics, geography, and economics. T

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Jan 04 2026OPINION

Oregon's Nonprofits Face a Tough Challenge

Oregon's nonprofits are in a tight spot. They help people with education, health, jobs, and other essential services. But now, they're under a lot of pressure. Federal money is drying up. Local governments can't keep up with their promises. At the same time, more people need help because housing is

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Jan 04 2026FINANCE

Tpg Re Finance: A Stock Worth Watching?

Tpg Re Finance has been on the radar of analysts lately. One of them, Tom Catherwood from BTIG, thinks it's a good bet. He gave it a "Buy" rating and set a price target of $11. 00. But last Friday, the stock was trading at $8. 82. So, there's some room to grow, according to him. Now, Tom isn't alwa

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

Giggling to Good Health: How Laughter Yoga Helps Kids

Laughter yoga is a unique way to boost health without using medicine or invasive treatments. It combines deep breathing with laughter exercises. The idea is to laugh on purpose, even if it feels silly at first. This review looked at studies to see how laughter yoga affects children's well-being. Th

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

Dog Joint Issues: A Common Problem in Sweden's Canine Companions

In Sweden, many young adult dogs face joint problems. Hip and elbow dysplasia (HD and ED) are two serious conditions that affect dogs' mobility. These issues are common in various breeds. A recent study aimed to find out how widespread these problems are and if they are linked. The study looked at

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Jan 04 2026BUSINESS

A Closer Look at the agilon health Legal Battle

A legal storm is brewing around agilon health, inc. , a company listed on the NYSE under the ticker AGL. A class action lawsuit has been filed, targeting those who bought the company's securities between February 26, 2025, and August 4, 2025. The lawsuit alleges that during this period, agilon and i

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