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Aug 08 2025BUSINESS

Hedge Funds: A Bumpy Ride in July

July was a tough month for hedge funds, even though the stock market did okay. Some big names in the industry managed to stay afloat, though. Citadel, a major player in the hedge fund world, saw a gain of 1. 3% in its main fund, Wellington. This is good news for them, especially since they had some

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Aug 08 2025FINANCE

Crypto Craze: Is the Party Sustainable?

The digital currency market is buzzing with excitement as more companies dive into the world of cryptocurrencies. These firms, called digital-asset treasury companies, are planning to invest a massive $79 billion in Bitcoin this year alone. But it's not just Bitcoin that's grabbing their attention.

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Aug 08 2025CRYPTO

A Crypto Developer's Partial Victory: What Roman Storm's Case Means for Privacy Tools

In a landmark case, Roman Storm, the co-founder of Tornado Cash, faced a mixed verdict. The jury found him guilty of running an unlicensed money-transmitting business but couldn't agree on more serious charges like money laundering and violating sanctions. This split decision is significant. It show

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Aug 08 2025BUSINESS

Arri at a Crossroads: Family Business Faces Industry Shake-Up

Arri, a big name in cinema cameras, is thinking about selling part of its business. This comes just after they launched a new high-end camera, the Alexa 35 Xtreme, priced at $55, 000. The Stahl family, who own Arri, is talking to advisors about selling some or all of their stake. They've also been w

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Aug 07 2025FINANCE

When Trump Posts, Stocks Take a Ride

Trump's posts on Truth Social can shake up the stock market. Some stocks go up, others go down. It all depends on what he says. Tesla, Boeing, and Pfizer are just a few examples. Tesla got a big boost when Trump talked about it. In March, Trump showed off Tesla at the White House. This made Tesla's

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Aug 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Home Hacked Through AI Calendar Trick

Researchers found a sneaky way to trick Google's Gemini AI into controlling smart home gadgets. They did this by hiding harmful commands in calendar invites. These commands could make the AI open windows or even say cruel things to users. The trick works like this: when someone asks Gemini to read

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Aug 06 2025BUSINESS

Big Money, Big Trouble: Texas Takes On Giant Investors Over Climate Change

A big legal fight is heating up in Texas. A judge recently said a lawsuit against some of the world's biggest investment companies can move forward. The states involved think these companies are breaking the rules by pushing for climate change action. They say this is making energy more expensive.

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Aug 06 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Make Coumarins: A Chemistry Breakthrough

Scientists have found a clever way to make coumarins, a group of compounds found in plants. They used a special catalyst to mix acid chlorides and alkynes, which are types of molecules. This method is unique because it doesn't need any extra steps or special conditions. The catalyst, which is like a

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Aug 05 2025BUSINESS

Big Money Moves in the Water Business

A major investment group is thinking about a big move. They might raise over a billion dollars to keep a stake in a company that deals with water infrastructure. This is not a small deal. It's a big bet on the future of water management. The company in question is Azuria Water Solutions. They are n

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Aug 05 2025EDUCATION

How Kids Make Choices: A New Way to Understand Their Thinking

Ever wondered how kids figure out when to make a decision? It turns out, they have a kind of mental rule that helps them decide when they're sure enough to act. This rule is like a personal threshold, and it changes how they think about things. If the threshold is too low, kids might jump to conclus

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