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Jan 06 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Price Puzzle: What's Next for the Cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin's price has a habit of playing tricks on traders. It often breaks a key level briefly, then turns around and closes back inside. This trick, known as the Swing Failure Pattern (SFP), has happened 22 times since early 2021. Most of these times, the price moved more than 10% in the opposite di

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Jan 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Maine's 2026 Environmental Battles: Money, Chemicals, and Forests

Maine's lawmakers have a packed agenda for 2026, with environmental issues taking center stage. From tackling "forever chemicals" to supporting loggers, there's a lot on the table. But will they get anything done? Money is a big topic. Senators are pushing for $50 million bonds to protect land, upg

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Jan 06 2026EDUCATION

Rhode Island's New Pathways to Success

Rhode Island is making moves to give more students a shot at a solid education and future job opportunities. The New England Technical Academy (NETA) is stepping up as a public charter high school, not a money-making venture. It's backed by the New England Institute of Technology, just like the Appr

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Jan 05 2026SPORTS

Don Mattingly Joins Phillies Coaching Team

Don Mattingly, a well-known figure in baseball, has taken on a new role as the bench coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. This move brings him back to the city where his son, Preston, serves as the team's general manager. Mattingly's extensive experience in the major leagues, spanning 23 years, make

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Jan 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Who's on Top in the US Rocket Race?

The US rocket scene is heating up, and 2025 was a wild year for these companies. SpaceX is still the big boss, launching a whopping 165 rockets. They're like the reliable friend who always shows up, keeping the International Space Station stocked and running smoothly. But their giant Starship had so

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Jan 05 2026HEALTH

Heart Help Not Reaching All in Europe

In Europe, there's a big problem. Not everyone gets the same help for heart issues. This is especially true in the south. Even though there are new tools to help hearts work better, not everyone can use them. These tools are called LVADs. They stand for left ventricular assist devices. They help he

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Jan 05 2026FINANCE

Market Moves: Big Wins and Losses in the World of Stocks

The stock market had a wild ride recently, with some companies seeing huge gains while others took a big hit. Let's break it down. Zenas BioPharma, a biotech company, saw its stock drop by more than half after their new drug showed promise in trials. The drug, obexelimab, is meant to treat a rare d

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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Seeing Through Sound: How Clear Piezoelectric Materials Are Changing Tech

Piezoelectric materials are special because they can turn mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. Now, scientists are making these materials clear, like glass, which opens up new possibilities. These clear materials can be used in things like medical devices, acoustic systems, and e

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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Smart Materials: Boosting Energy Storage and Hydrogen Production

Scientists have been working hard to improve materials that can store energy and help make hydrogen. They created something called PVMo11-BMI-PPy. This is a mix of special chemicals that work together to do two important jobs: storing energy and helping to produce hydrogen. First, let's talk about

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

U. S. Oil Giants Left in the Dark on Venezuela Plans

Big oil companies in the U. S. were not in the loop when the Trump administration made moves in Venezuela. Exxon, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron were not told about the plans to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This is interesting because President Trump said he had talked to these companie

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