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Dec 17 2025OPINION

Smart Giving: How to Make Your Donations Count

It's that time of year again. The holiday season is here, and with it comes the urge to give back. But where should you direct your donations to make the biggest difference? Many people struggle with this question, especially when there are so many causes and charities out there. One organization t

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Dec 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New TV Series About Love, Miracles, and a Teen with Cancer

A new TV series is on the way, based on a book about a teen girl facing a tough battle. Campbell Cooper, the main character, is a sharp-tongued teenager dealing with cancer. After doctors say she won't survive, Campbell moves to a small town called Promise. This town is known for its miracles, but C

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Dec 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bruce Springsteen's Story Hits Digital Screens Soon

A movie about Bruce Springsteen's early days is coming to digital platforms. The film, titled "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, " will be available for streaming on December 23. Fans can also look forward to a physical release on January 20, with options for 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The movie dives

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Dec 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday Gifts for Sports and Music Fans: New Books to Check Out

Holiday shopping can be a rush, especially when you're looking for something special. If you have sports or music fans on your list, there are some great new books out there. These aren't just any books—they're big, beautiful coffee-table books that can make a room look amazing. One book takes you

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Six Flags Investors: Know Your Rights

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit. This legal action involves investors who bought shares between July 1, 2024, and November 5, 2025. The lawsuit is about the merger with Cedar Fair L. P. Investors have until January 5, 2026, to join as lead plaintiffs. Six Flags runs a

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Dec 17 2025RELIGION

Why Mardi Gras Dates Change Every Year

Mardi Gras is a big deal in New Orleans. It's a time for parades, beads, and king cakes. But did you know the date changes every year? That's because it's tied to Easter, which also moves around. The 2026 Mardi Gras will be on February 17. That's 43 days after January 6, which is when the Carnival

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Dec 17 2025RELIGION

Faith in Action: How Episcopal Communities Fight Racism

Racism is not just a social or political issue. It's also a spiritual one. This is the core belief driving a group of Episcopalians in their fight for racial justice. Over three years, researchers observed how this community used their faith to tackle racism head-on. They didn't just talk about it.

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Dec 17 2025CRYPTO

Bitwise's Bold Bitcoin Predictions for 2026

Bitwise, a big name in crypto investments, is making some bold predictions for Bitcoin in 2026. They think Bitcoin will hit new highs, breaking the usual four-year cycle pattern. This cycle pattern is known for three strong years followed by a big drop in the fourth year. But Bitwise thinks things a

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Dec 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Machines Talk Directly: A New Way to Connect

Machines talking to each other without a middleman? That's the big idea behind Tashi, a new way to make devices work together in real time. Right now, most machines rely on big cloud services like AWS or Google Cloud to communicate. But these services can be slow, expensive, and sometimes just plain

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Dec 17 2025CRYPTO

Exodus and MoonPay Team Up for New Stablecoin Venture

Exodus, a well-known crypto wallet service, is stepping into the stablecoin arena. They are collaborating with MoonPay, a fintech company, to create a stablecoin backed by the US dollar. This new digital currency is expected to launch in early 2026, though specific details about the network and prod

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