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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

US Markets: A Year of Big Wins and Big Swings

The US stock market is on track to finish a remarkable three-year streak. The S&P 500 is up 17% this year, adding to gains of 23% in 2024 and 24% in 2023. This rare feat has only happened five times since the 1940s. What drove these gains? Strong company earnings, excitement about AI, and hopes for

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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

USC's Alamo Bowl Heartbreak: A Season of Missed Chances

USC's season ended on a sour note with a heartbreaking 30-27 overtime loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl. The Trojans had a chance to secure their 10th win, something they've only done once in the past eight years, but it slipped through their fingers. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions. There wer

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Stargazing Delights: What to Expect in the Night Sky in 2026

In 2026, the night sky will be full of exciting events for those who love to watch the stars. The year starts with a supermoon in January, which is a full moon that looks bigger and brighter because it is closer to Earth. This supermoon might make it hard to see the Quadrantid meteor shower, which p

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Dec 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Mexico Startup Aims to Revolutionize DNA Sequencing with Fresh Funding

A fresh startup in Albuquerque has just landed a cool $2. 5 million to shake up the world of DNA and RNA sequencing. This isn't just any tech—it's the kind that could change how we tackle diseases, from custom cancer treatments to predicting health risks. The brains behind Daisy Genomics, Emily Mil

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

Making Sense of Crypto: How KIA is Changing the Game

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, staying informed can feel like a full-time job. Enter KIA, a new AI tool designed to make navigating the crypto landscape a whole lot easier. Developed by KuCoin, this AI is not your average chatbot. It's built specifically for the crypto market, helping us

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

A Big Crypto Giveaway: What's the Deal with Lighter's $675M Airdrop?

Lighter, a decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures trading, made headlines this week with a massive token giveaway. They sent out $675 million worth of Lighter Infrastructure Tokens (LIT) to early users. This ranks as the 10th largest airdrop in crypto history, according to CoinGecko. Th

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Tax Deduction in Jeopardy Due to New Tax Law

The recent tax law changes by the GOP have put a significant tax break for digital assets in danger. This change affects companies that deal with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The issue is about how these digital assets are classified under the tax code. If crypto is seen as intangibl

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Mining: A New Era of Power and Profit

Bitcoin mining has changed a lot since 2025. It's not just about getting more machines and power. Now, it's about being smart with energy and making money in different ways. Miners are using AI to keep their machines running smoothly. They are also learning to use less power and make more money fro

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Dec 31 2025LIFESTYLE

Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions: A Smart Strategy

Setting goals for the new year is easy, but sticking to them is hard. Many people make resolutions but give up quickly. One way to make your goals stick is by using cues. Cues are triggers that help you remember to do something. For example, if you want to start exercising, you might tie it to an ex

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Science Uncovered: Earthquakes at Concerts and Dinosaur Tracks

In 2025, science made some pretty cool discoveries. One of the most talked-about findings was that Taylor Swift's concerts caused small earthquakes. Researchers in Ireland noticed that the crowd's energy at her concerts was so intense that it created measurable seismic activity. The songs "Love Stor

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