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Dec 25 2025BUSINESS

Chinatown's Hidden Gem: A Strong Brew of Tradition and Resilience

In the heart of Chinatown, a small café named Hien: From Vietnam is making waves with its bold Vietnamese coffee. The name Hien means gentleness and integrity, values that owner Christmas Le brings to every cup. Le, who moved from Saigon to the U. S. in her late 20s, noticed a gap in the market. Mos

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

St. Paul Schools' Big Spend on Tax Vote

St. Paul Public Schools didn't hold back when it came to convincing voters to support a new tax levy. They spent a whopping $125, 000 to get the word out. This included everything from lawn signs to YouTube videos featuring parents, students, and teachers. They even hired a consultant to help with t

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

A New Hope for Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman's Return

Tarique Rahman, a key figure in Bangladesh's political scene, has come back to Dhaka after a long time away. He left in 2008 and has been living in London. Now, he's back to lead his party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), into the upcoming elections. Rahman's return is a big deal. Thousands

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Dec 25 2025FINANCE

Nexa Cards Eyes OX Agency for a Smarter Future

Nexa Cards, a fintech company known for its crypto-friendly cards, is in talks to buy OX Agency. This move is all about boosting security and making sure everything runs smoothly. OX Agency specializes in facial recognition and AI-powered identity checks. By adding this tech, Nexa Cards aims to make

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Dec 25 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Magnetic Field Acting Up: What's Going On?

Something weird is happening way up in the sky. Earth's magnetic field is acting strange. It's not following the usual rules. Normally, big solar storms cause this kind of fuss. But this time, the sun isn't to blame. Scientists are scratching their heads. The effects are real, though. Bright lights

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Dec 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Surprising Winner of Japan's Game of the Year Poll

Japan's game developers have spoken, and their top pick for the year's best game might surprise you. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a Japanese role-playing game, took the crown in a recent poll conducted by a popular gaming magazine. This isn't the first time the magazine has asked developers to share

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Dec 25 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Holiday Slump: A Look at Past Dips and Potential Surges

Bitcoin's value has dropped by about 7% since last Christmas. This might seem like bad news, but looking back, similar drops have often been followed by big gains. Over the past 12 years, there have been three times when Bitcoin's value was lower on Christmas Eve than the year before: in 2014, 2018,

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Dec 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Giants: Who's Winning the Home TV Battle?

Netflix has been quietly building a strong collection of home and real estate shows, much like HGTV. Shows like "Selling Sunset" and "Owning Manhattan" have become very popular. Netflix started with "Stay Here" in 2018 and has since added many more shows. HGTV, on the other hand, has been cutting b

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Dec 25 2025HEALTH

AI in Healthcare: A Closer Look at the Risks and Rewards

The use of AI in healthcare is growing fast. But, there are worries about patient safety. This is because there aren't enough rules to make sure AI gives good advice. A recent study looked at how AI can help doctors. It found that AI can be useful, but it can also be risky. The risks depend on the

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Dec 25 2025BUSINESS

Keeping the Heat On: US Eases Trucking Rules Amid Cold Snap

The US government has decided to keep a special rule in place. This rule lets truck drivers work extra hours. Why? Because it's really cold, and a big plant that makes propane is not working. Propane is a fuel that many people use to heat their homes. So, the government wants to make sure everyone s

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