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Jan 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Tech Boss Joins Opening Bell Ventures

In a move to boost its tech game, Opening Bell Ventures (OBV) has welcomed Dr. Justin Smith as its new Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Smith is no stranger to the tech world, with a Ph. D. in Neuroscience and a background in AI, machine learning, and software development. He's also known for turning c

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Jan 15 2026BUSINESS

America's Push to Break China's Rare Earth Grip

The U. S. is making big moves to reduce its dependence on China for rare earth minerals. These minerals are super important for things like smartphones, electric cars, and even military tech. Right now, China controls most of the world's supply, which puts other countries at risk if something goes w

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Jan 15 2026FINANCE

State Street Steps into the Digital Finance Arena

State Street has just rolled out a new Digital Asset Platform. This is a big move for them. It's a system that helps turn traditional finance into digital tokens. The platform is built to be safe, strong, and able to grow. It's like a bridge between old-school money and new-school digital assets. T

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Jan 15 2026BUSINESS

Tech Firm Expands in Long Beach

A tech company has just leased a big new office in Long Beach. The company, myKaarma, will now call 211 E. Ocean Boulevard home. They signed a lease for nearly 9, 000 square feet. This space will serve as their headquarters, and they plan to move in soon. myKaarma is known for its software. They he

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Jan 15 2026SCIENCE

The Future of University Research: A Risky Proposal

The U. S. government has a history of investing in university research, which has led to groundbreaking discoveries. One such success story is the development of HIV treatments. However, a recent proposal by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick could jeopardize this progress. Lutnick argues that taxpa

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Smart Needles for Faster Healing: A New Hope for Diabetic Wounds

Diabetes can cause serious skin problems. One big issue is wounds that won't heal. These wounds are hard to treat because they are often infected and the body's environment around the wound is not healthy. Scientists have come up with a clever solution. They made tiny needles that can help heal the

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Why Trump's AI Chip Move to China Has Everyone Talking

In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump's administration recently approved the sale of Nvidia's H200 AI chips to China. This decision has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and former officials, who argue that it could weaken America's position in the AI race and boost China's milit

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Jan 15 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Ethanol Power: Tiny Branched Metal Sheets Do the Trick

Scientists cooked up a cool new way to make tiny metal sheets with branches. These sheets are made of three metals: palladium, gold, and silver. The branches make the sheets look like tiny, flat trees. This special shape gives them lots of surface area, which is great for reactions. These branched

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Jan 15 2026BUSINESS

GigaCloud Technology Inc Welcomes New Sales Leaders

GigaCloud Technology Inc, a key player in the B2B tech solutions for large parcel merchandise, has just added two new faces to its sales team. Michael Pitman and Scott Hill are stepping into the roles of vice presidents of sales, effective immediately. Michael Pitman is no stranger to the home furn

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Jan 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's New Role: Fun Over Function?

AI is often talked about as a tool to make us smarter and more productive. But what if its biggest impact is on our leisure time? Young people are already using AI for entertainment. This trend could shape the future of AI technology. Big tech companies might focus more on fun than function to make

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