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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Holiday Stock Talks: Finance Experts Share Their Frustrations

During the holiday season, finance experts often find themselves in a tricky spot. While everyone else is enjoying time with family, these professionals are often bombarded with questions about stock picks and market predictions. It's a common scenario that many of them dread. The stock market is a

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Home Insurance: A Shaky Foundation for Homeowners, Lenders, and Insurers

Home insurance is in a tough spot. Why? Three big groups—homeowners, lenders, and insurance companies—are all pulling in different directions. Each has their own worries and goals, making it hard to find a fix. Homeowners are stuck between a rock and a hard place. They need a mortgage to buy a home

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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Is Santa Claus a Criminal? The Legal Side of Buddy's North Pole Adventure

Let's talk about a fun but serious question: Could Santa Claus be charged with a crime for taking Buddy to the North Pole? It's not as simple as it seems. First, let's set the scene. Santa, busy delivering presents, doesn't notice Buddy crawling into his sack. By the time Santa realizes Buddy is th

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Dec 23 2025EDUCATION

A Big Step for a Rhode Island Educator: New York's Education Scene Beckons

Angélica Infante-Green, a prominent figure in Rhode Island's education system, is being considered for a significant role in New York City's schools. This move could be a game-changer for her career. She has been mentioned as a potential candidate by Chalkbeat, but she has not confirmed any discussi

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Gives Extra Cash to Shareholders

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has some good news for its investors. They just announced an extra dividend for the last part of 2025. This is on top of the regular dividend they already pay. The extra cash is $0. 07 per share. People who own shares by December 29, 2025, will get this bonus on Januar

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Americans Feeling Less Optimistic About the Future

People in the US are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the fifth month in a row that their confidence has dropped. They are worried about jobs and how businesses are doing. A recent report showed that the measure of how people feel right now about the economy is at its lowest since early

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Who Will Feel the Pinch When Health Insurance Subsidies End?

In the world of health insurance, a big change is coming. The extra help that many people get to pay for their health plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to disappear. This is not good news for millions of Americans. The end of these extra subsidies, or premium tax credits, will hi

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Dec 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Instagram Effect: How Narcissism and Celebrity Obsession Fuel Addiction

Instagram has become a massive platform, but it's not all fun and games. Researchers wanted to see how certain traits and behaviors might lead to unhealthy use of the app. They looked at things like narcissism, celebrity worship, difficulty managing emotions, and fear of missing out (FoMO). The stud

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

When Flies Take Over: A Look at a Severe Case of Maggot Infestation

A man without a home, battling alcohol addiction, ended up in the emergency room with shakes, restlessness, and pain all over. Doctors quickly realized he had a serious brain injury and needed emergency surgery. But that was just the start of his problems. After the operation, they found something s

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Fighting River Blindness: A Closer Look at Cameroon's Struggle

In Cameroon's Massangam Health District, a battle against river blindness is ongoing. This disease, caused by a parasite, is spread by blackflies that thrive in fast-flowing rivers. The parasite can cause skin issues and even blindness. In some parts of Africa, the disease has been eliminated, but i

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