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Dec 25 2025FINANCE

Passing on Wealth: What Rich Families Often Get Wrong

A massive shift of wealth is coming. Over the next 25 years, a staggering $74 trillion is expected to change hands between generations. For the world's billionaires, this transfer is happening even faster. By 2040, they are predicted to pass down $5. 9 trillion to their heirs. This unprecedented mov

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Dec 25 2025EDUCATION

A New Chapter for Jackson County Schools

A familiar face in Jackson County's education scene is getting ready to say goodbye. Kevin Oxley, the superintendent of the Jackson County Intermediate School District, has decided to retire after working in schools for a long time. He made the announcement in December, saying he plans to step down

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Dec 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Blizzard's Big Plans: More Games and Expansions Ahead

Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up for a busy future. Their president, Johanna Faries, has big plans. She wants to release new games and expand existing ones. This strategy will last for at least five years. Fans can expect one or two major releases every year. Blizzard has two big launches plann

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Dec 25 2025CELEBRITIES

Bella Thorne and Mark Emms: Wedding Plans on Hold for Now

Bella Thorne and her fiancé, Mark Emms, are taking their time with wedding plans. The couple has been engaged since 2023, but they haven't set a date yet. Thorne mentioned this at a recent event, saying they are focusing on their careers right now. Thorne is busy with her film projects. She just fi

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Jake Paul's Boxing Lessons: What He Learned from Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul recently stepped into the boxing ring against a much larger opponent, Anthony Joshua. The fight did not go as planned for Paul. He spent most of the early rounds trying to avoid Joshua's powerful punches. In the sixth round, Joshua landed a devastating right hand that broke Paul's jaw in t

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

HSBC's Leadership Shuffle: New Chair, Old Questions

Ann Godbehere, a key figure at HSBC, is calling it quits. She's the senior independent director who led the hunt for a new chair. Her exit is set for the bank's 2026 annual meeting, citing personal reasons. This news comes hot on the heels of HSBC's long, drawn-out search for a new leader. The bank

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

New York's Big Apple Gets Bigger with PwC and MSG Team-Up

New York City just got a bit more exciting. PwC, a big name in business consulting, has teamed up with the MSG Family of Companies. This is not just any partnership. It is a multi-year deal that will change how fans experience sports and entertainment in the city. PwC will now be the official busin

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Building Homes, Building Futures: D. C. 's Big Housing Boost

In 2025, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) wrapped up the year with a bang. They funded two major housing projects. One is in Ward 7 and the other in Ward 8. These projects will bring 199 new affordable homes to the city. The first project is the Benning Road Metro Apartments

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bacteria to the Rescue: Cleaning Up Chromium Pollution

Chromium pollution is a big problem, especially from leather factories. One type, called hexavalent chromium, is super toxic and hard to clean up. But guess what? Scientists found a bacteria that can help! This bacteria, called Bacillus cereus F4810/72, comes from tannery wastewater. It's like a ti

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Dec 23 2025BUSINESS

Thunderbird and Blue Ant: A Big Business Move

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. is making a significant move. They've sent out important documents to their shareholders. These documents are for a special meeting on January 12, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders will vote on a plan. This plan involves Blue Ant Media Corporation taking over T

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