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Dec 04 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Leap: Why Experts See a $180, 000 Surge by 2026

Big changes are happening in the world of crypto. Brad Garlinghouse, the boss of Ripple, thinks Bitcoin could reach $180, 000 by the end of 2026. He shared this idea at a big event called Binance Blockchain Week 2025. Right now, the mood around Bitcoin is a bit down. But Garlinghouse believes this

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How Depression Can Hinder Recovery After Neck Surgery

Depression is common in people with neck problems caused by wear and tear. It can make recovery harder after surgery. This is especially true for a common neck operation called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Before COVID-19, studies looked at how depression affects pain and hospital

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Spotify's Listening Age Feature: A Funny or Embarrassing Glimpse Into Your Music Tastes?

Spotify's yearly "Wrapped" feature has a new twist that's got people talking. This time, it's not just about the songs you've listened to the most. Now, it's also guessing your "listening age" based on your music choices. Some people are laughing, while others are feeling a bit embarrassed. For ins

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong's Fire Aftermath: A Chilling Shift in Public Response

The recent fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court apartment complex left deep scars. Many lives were lost, and countless families were left homeless. People were shocked and angry. They wanted answers. They wanted to know what went wrong. They wanted those responsible to be held accountable. But instea

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Dec 04 2025CRIME

Libya's First War Crimes Suspect Faces Justice

A man from Libya, Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri, is in trouble. He's accused of terrible things happening in a prison. People were hurt, tortured, and even sexually abused. Now, he's asking to be let out of jail while he waits for his trial. This is a big deal. It's the first time someone from Libya

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Teen Pregnancy: A Closer Look at Brazil's Mixed Progress

Brazil's teen pregnancy rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past 13 years. Between 2010 and 2023, the numbers first climbed and then started to fall. By 2023, the rate for girls aged 15-19 was 41. 6 births per 1, 000, while for those aged 10-14, it was just 2. 1 per 1, 000. These numbers sho

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Boom: Big Spending, Bigger Risks?

AI is advancing fast, but not everyone is handling the risks well. That's what Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, shared at a recent event. He's optimistic about the tech but worried about the money side. Some companies are spending too much, too fast. This could lead to problems, even if the tech

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Dec 04 2025FINANCE

Merging Old and New: How Tokenization is Bridging Finance Worlds

The finance world is changing. A big company, BlackRock, is now saying that tokenization could bring together old-school finance and new crypto ideas. BlackRock's boss and another top leader wrote about this. They think tokenization won't replace the old system soon. But it could help mix the two w

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Dec 04 2025CRYPTO

Euro Stablecoins: A Sleeping Giant?

Euro stablecoins might seem small now, but they have huge potential. Right now, most stablecoins are tied to the US dollar, making up over 99% of the market. Euro stablecoins, on the other hand, are barely a blip at around $600 million. But don't let the small numbers fool you. The euro is the world

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Washington's Crime Crisis: Who's in Charge?

In the wake of a tragic shooting involving National Guard troops in Washington, D. C. , the debate over who should handle the city's crime crisis has heated up. The incident, which left one soldier dead and another critically injured, has sparked a discussion about the role of Congress in addressing

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