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Dec 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rio's Rare Palm Trees Bloom and Bid Farewell

Rio de Janeiro is witnessing a spectacular yet bittersweet event. Tall, golden palm trees called Talipot palms are blooming for the first and last time. These palms are not native to Brazil. They were brought from South Asia decades ago by a famous landscape architect. The palms were planted in two

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Nov 03 2025EDUCATION

A College's Fight for Survival: Valley Forge's Controversial Move

Valley Forge Military College is in serious trouble. Money problems and a shrinking student body have left it struggling to stay open. Now, the school's leaders are considering a risky plan to join President Trump's conservative college initiative. This initiative, called the Compact for Academic E

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Nov 01 2025EDUCATION

A Military College's Bid for Federal Funds Amid Turmoil

Valley Forge Military College is in a tough spot. They're facing money problems and big changes. Now, they're thinking about joining President Donald Trump's plan for colleges that support conservative values. This plan, called the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, offers federal

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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Power Play: How Bitcoin Mining Fuels Data Center Dreams

Riot Platforms is shaking things up in the tech world. The company's CEO, Jason Les, recently shared some big plans. He said that Bitcoin mining is just a stepping stone. It's not the main goal. Instead, it's a way to build something bigger: data centers. Les explained that Bitcoin mining helps Rio

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Oct 28 2025CRIME

Rio's Tense Calm Before the Climate Storm

Rio de Janeiro is gearing up to welcome the world for some big climate events. But before the global mayors and celebrities arrive, the city saw a violent clash. Twenty people lost their lives, including two police officers, during a major crackdown on organized crime. This happened just days before

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