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Jul 08 2025FINANCE

SoFi's Stock Surge: Crypto and Student Loans Fuel Growth

SoFi Technologies is making waves in the financial world, with its stock price climbing 36% in 2025. This surge is driven by two major factors: changes in crypto regulations and student loan policies. First, let's talk about crypto. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued som

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Jul 08 2025SPORTS

College Football Coaches: Who's Safe and Who's Not?

College football coaches are always on edge. Their jobs depend on the whims of fans, boosters, and administrators. One bad season or even one bad game can put a coach on the hot seat. Take Ryan Day at Ohio State. Last season, he was under pressure after losing to Michigan. But winning the national c

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Jul 08 2025SPORTS

Coaches Take Center Stage in EA Sports College Football 26

EA Sports College Football 26 is out, and this time, it's not just the players who are making waves. Over 300 college football coaches have stepped into the virtual spotlight, each with their own ratings and archetypes. This is a big deal because last year's game didn't include licensed coaches. How

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

Helping Workers Tackle Student Loans: What Employers Can Do

The past few years have been tough for people with student loans. The hope for widespread debt forgiveness is gone, and the break for those who defaulted on their loans ended in May. Now, the government is taking money from wages, tax refunds, and benefits of those in default. This could hurt millio

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

A Woman's Fight Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and a Mysterious Eye Spot

A 40-year-old woman found herself in a tough spot. She had early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. But that wasn't all. During a routine eye check-up, doctors spotted a lesion in her right eye. It looked like it could be cancer that had spread from her breast. But she had no symptoms. No other si

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Jul 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock Bring Chicago Hit to Broadway

A new play is coming to Broadway this fall. It's called "Little Bear Ridge Road. " The story is about a sharp-tongued aunt and her long-lost nephew. They meet again in a small Idaho town. The two have a lot of history to sort out. The play is funny and emotional. It's about two people trying to conn

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Jul 07 2025HEALTH

How Long Should Treatment Last for Lung Cancer Surgery?

Lung cancer is a serious disease. Doctors often use a mix of treatments to fight it. One common approach is neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. This treatment happens before surgery. It aims to shrink tumors and make them easier to remove. But how long should this treatment last? That's a big question.

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Jul 07 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rains Cause Chaos in Orange County

Orange County faced serious problems due to heavy rain from Tropical Depression Chantal. The rain led to flash floods, forcing people to leave their homes and closing many roads. Chapel Hill, a town in Orange County, warned residents about the floods. By 9 p. m. , first responders started evacuatin

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Jul 07 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rain Leaves North Carolina Counties Underwater

North Carolina faced severe flooding after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped a lot of rain in central parts of the state. The rain caused serious damage, leading to states of emergency in Moore and Orange counties. Many roads and highways were closed due to the flooding. A section of Interstate 40

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Germs and Mold: A Smart Coating for Medical Tools

Medical tools can easily get infected by germs and mold. This is a big problem. Scientists have been working on special coatings to stop these infections. But, they often miss the mold part. Now, a new coating is here. It uses two special molecules: sulfobetaine and borneol. Together, they make a st

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