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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Volta Finance: A Rocky November in the Investment World

In November 2025, Volta Finance saw a slight dip in returns, with a net return of -0. 6%. This brought their year-to-date performance to +2. 3%. Meanwhile, other investments like US High Yield bonds and Euro High Yield bonds performed much better, with returns of +7. 8% and +4. 8% respectively. The

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Dec 23 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader Joins Tetra Tech's Board

Tetra Tech, a big name in water and environment services, just added a new member to their board. M. Susan Hardwick, who recently stepped down as CEO of American Water, will now be part of Tetra Tech's team. She starts her new role on December 29, 2025. Her job will include working on the Audit Comm

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Dec 20 2025FINANCE

Japan's Finance Minister Speaks Out on Currency Chaos

Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, has raised concerns about the yen's wild ride in the currency markets. She warned that Japan might step in if things get too crazy. This comes after the yen took a nosedive, even though the Bank of Japan had just raised interest rates. Katayama was talking t

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Young Hearts in Crisis: What's Happening to Adults Under 40 in Cardiac Care?

Cardiac Intensive Care Units (CICUs) are usually thought of as places for older folks. But what about adults under 40? They're a smaller group, but they're not getting the attention they deserve. Researchers wanted to dig deeper into this. They looked at who these young adults are, why they end up

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Dec 19 2025RELIGION

The Amish: A Growing Community in North America

The Amish community in North America is growing fast. Unlike other groups, they have many children and live long lives. This makes them different from many other people in the West. Most Amish women get married young, around 21 years old. Almost 9 out of 10 women marry by the time they are 50. This

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Dec 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Glyphosate Helps Farmers Cut Carbon Emissions

Glyphosate is a big deal in farming. It's used on a massive scale. Every year, farmers spread about 749. 27 million kg of it across 646. 11 million hectares of land. But glyphosate isn't just about keeping weeds away. It plays a big role in how farmers manage their fields. Farmers who use glyphosat

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Dec 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Michigan's Move: New Laws to Control Data Center Growth

Michigan is taking steps to manage the rapid expansion of data centers. Three new bills aim to control water use, transparency, and costs linked to these large facilities. The legislation comes as more people in Michigan express worries about the impact of data centers on their communities. The bil

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Crypto Market Shake-Up: BNB Takes a Hit

The crypto world saw some wild swings recently, with BNB taking a noticeable dip. Over the last day, BNB dropped nearly 3%, landing around $844. This happened as bitcoin went on a rollercoaster ride and tech stocks in the U. S. started to look shaky. Earlier, BNB had climbed to $872 but couldn't ke

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Ohio's Education Shake-Up: Phonics vs. Old Methods

Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

A Clash of Titans: Warner Bros. Discovery Chooses Netflix Over Paramount

In a high-stakes showdown, Warner Bros. Discovery has taken a stand. They're telling their shareholders to say no to Paramount Skydance's big offer. Why? They think it's risky and costly. Instead, they're sticking with Netflix's earlier deal, which they believe is better. This isn't just any compan

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