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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Gives Extra Cash to Shareholders

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has some good news for its investors. They just announced an extra dividend for the last part of 2025. This is on top of the regular dividend they already pay. The extra cash is $0. 07 per share. People who own shares by December 29, 2025, will get this bonus on Januar

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Americans Feeling Less Optimistic About the Future

People in the US are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the fifth month in a row that their confidence has dropped. They are worried about jobs and how businesses are doing. A recent report showed that the measure of how people feel right now about the economy is at its lowest since early

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Lebanon and Israel Clash Over Army-Hezbollah Ties

A recent incident has sparked a heated debate between Lebanon and Israel. An Israeli airstrike near Sidon killed a Lebanese soldier, but Israel claims the man had ties to Hezbollah. They say he was part of a group working to rebuild Hezbollah's infrastructure and even accused him of being a double a

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Who Will Feel the Pinch When Health Insurance Subsidies End?

In the world of health insurance, a big change is coming. The extra help that many people get to pay for their health plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to disappear. This is not good news for millions of Americans. The end of these extra subsidies, or premium tax credits, will hi

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Trees Hold Secrets About Water's Past

Trees are more than just green giants in the landscape. They are silent storytellers, holding clues about our water history. Recent findings show that tree rings can reveal vital information about water patterns, especially in the Midwest. Scientists are using these natural records to fill gaps in

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Why the U. S. Might Be Changing Its Vaccine Plan

The U. S. might be changing its vaccine schedule. This is a big deal. The plan is to make it like Denmark’s. Denmark has fewer vaccines on its list. The U. S. has 16. Denmark has 10. The idea is to cut down on shots for diseases like chickenpox, hepatitis A, rotavirus, and flu. But why Denmark? It’

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Disputes Leave Patients in a Lurch

Healthcare costs are rising, and insurance companies and hospitals are not seeing eye to eye. This is leaving patients in a tough spot, especially those with serious illnesses like cancer. Danny DeJarnette, a 67-year-old cancer patient in Florida, found himself in this exact situation. His insurance

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Why U. S. Health Insurance is a Mess and How to Fix It

The U. S. health insurance system is a tangled web. It's like having eight different systems instead of one. This mess makes healthcare more expensive and harder to understand. Other developed countries have simpler systems. Some use government-run insurance, while others use private insurers. The U

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Pennsylvania's Health Insurance Crisis: A Growing Problem

In Pennsylvania, a tough situation is unfolding. Many people are losing their health insurance. The reason? Insurance costs are going up. A lot. Some folks are earning just enough to not get help from Medicaid. But they don't earn enough to afford the high insurance prices. This is leaving many with

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Dec 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Instagram Effect: How Narcissism and Celebrity Obsession Fuel Addiction

Instagram has become a massive platform, but it's not all fun and games. Researchers wanted to see how certain traits and behaviors might lead to unhealthy use of the app. They looked at things like narcissism, celebrity worship, difficulty managing emotions, and fear of missing out (FoMO). The stud

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