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Dec 21 2025BUSINESS

A Montclair Favorite Says Goodbye

A beloved local spot, Butler and the Board, is shutting down at the end of December. The owners, Jeff and Cathy Butler, shared the news on Instagram, mentioning their lease is up and they are ready for a new chapter. This small business, located at 103 Forest St. , was known for its handcrafted cha

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Dec 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11's Hidden Gems: Why You Should Care

Windows 11 has a secret folder called GodMode. It's not a mode, but a collection of important settings. To use it, create a new folder and rename it to a specific string. This folder gives access to settings that are usually hard to find. One useful setting is the option to change from double-click

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Dec 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Solid-State Batteries: Are They Really Safer?

Solid-state batteries are often seen as the next big thing in energy storage, especially for electric vehicles. They use solid materials instead of liquid electrolytes, which is expected to make them safer and more efficient. However, experts are warning that these batteries are not without risks.

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Dec 19 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Blasts Create Super Catalysts

Scientists have found a cool way to make super-efficient catalysts. They use tiny explosions to spread out metal atoms really fast. This is a big deal because making these catalysts usually takes a lot of energy and can cause the metal to clump together. The new method uses a special reactor with t

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Comes to French Banks: What You Need to Know

Big news in the world of banking and crypto! BPCE, a major French banking group, is diving into the crypto market. They are going to let customers buy and sell cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, solana, and USDC right from their banking apps. This is a big deal because it means more people can ea

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

How Screens and Feelings Mix: A Tech and Mood Study

People have been curious about how digital media affects mental health for a while. Yet, the details of how and when this happens are still fuzzy. A recent study tried to shed light on this by looking at real-time data from people's daily lives. The study used a method called computational phenotyp

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

EU's New Car Rules: A Step Back or a Smart Shift?

The EU's recent adjustments to its car emissions rules have sparked debates. The original plan was to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035. But now, the EU is allowing some flexibility. Instead of a full ban, automakers must cut emissions by 90% compared to 2021 levels. This means a few gas-powered cars

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

AI's Role in Predicting Patient Outcomes After Cancer Surgery

AI is changing the game in medical research. It's helping doctors predict how patients will do after surgery. This is especially true for complex surgeries like removing part of the esophagus. This surgery is tough on the body and can lead to serious complications. Doctors have always struggled wit

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

How Old-School Businesses Can Level Up in the Digital Age

Legacy industries are getting a major makeover. Think construction, roofing, and specialty manufacturing. These fields have always been about hands-on work and tried-and-true methods. But guess what? Things are changing fast. Digital tools, customer demands, and competition are pushing these old-sch

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Dementia Patients: Exploring a Groundbreaking Surgical Approach

Dementia is a tough condition to tackle. It slowly steals memories and cognitive abilities. Current treatments often fall short, especially in later stages. One big issue is the buildup of harmful proteins in the brain, like amyloid-beta and tau. These proteins can't be cleared out properly, leading

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