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Oct 30 2025CRYPTO

Crypto and Banks: Big Promises, Small Results

Crypto companies often team up with traditional finance firms, but these partnerships rarely live up to the hype. Solana recently announced a big deal with Western Union for its USDPT stablecoin, but experts aren't convinced it will make a real difference. For years, crypto firms like Ripple and St

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Oct 29 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes at CBS News: Streaming Shows Gone, Jobs Lost

CBS News is making big changes. They are stopping their streaming shows, CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News. The Saturday morning show is also getting a big update. This is part of a larger plan that will affect almost 100 people working there. The news about the changes came out on Wednesday. It's

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Oct 29 2025BUSINESS

Paramount's Big Changes: Jobs Cut, Future Uncertain

Paramount has started letting go of about 1, 000 workers. This is part of a bigger plan to cut costs and reshape the company. David Ellison, who now leads Paramount, said these changes are needed to make the company stronger in the long run. The cuts are happening in many parts of the company. This

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Fayetteville's Councilman Questions Police Tactics and Youth Curfew

In Fayetteville, City Councilman Mario Benavente is known for his differing views on police and public safety. He recently raised concerns about the youth curfew and the disparity in traffic stops between Black and white drivers. During a recent council meeting, Police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. prese

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Parkinson's Disease: Exploring New Treatment Paths

Parkinson's disease is a growing concern globally, affecting millions with its mix of movement and non-movement related symptoms. While dopamine-based treatments like levodopa are common, they often fall short for non-movement issues and can cause unwanted side effects. Researchers are looking into

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Oct 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Infosys, Metro Bank, and Workday Team Up for a Tech Upgrade

Infosys has joined forces with Metro Bank and Workday to give the bank's financial systems a major tech upgrade. This isn't just a small tweak; it's a full-scale modernization. The old systems are being swapped out for a cloud-based platform that uses Workday's financial tools. This should make thin

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Trump Family's Crypto Boom: Is Transparency Enough?

The Trump Organization has seen a huge jump in money from crypto sales. In the first half of 2025, they made over $800 million from crypto assets, mostly from their World Liberty tokens. This is a big change from the $51 million they made in all of 2024. Some people are worried about where this mon

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Oct 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses for Athletes: Oakley Meta Vanguard Review

The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses are designed with athletes in mind, offering a blend of style and functionality. These glasses stand out with their unique visor design, which is a signature look for Oakley. The design is not just about looks; it also includes practical features like a new act

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Oct 29 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Tech Helps Fix Tiny Blood Vessels

Small blood vessel replacements made from a material called ePTFE are widely used in hospitals. However, these grafts often fail because they don't heal well inside the body. The surface of ePTFE is very water-repellent, which makes it hard for the body to grow a protective layer of cells on it. Sc

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Oct 29 2025OPINION

Keeping Parks Safe for All

In Charleston, Colonial Lake is a cherished spot for locals. The recent fall festival, Bloom Charleston, showed just how much the community values this revitalized space. People of all ages enjoy walking and relaxing by the lake. But there's a growing problem. Cyclists are using the park paths, mak

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