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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

America's Rush to Catch Up in the Rare Earth Race

In the vast Mojave Desert, the Mountain Pass mine might look like any other barren landscape, but it holds a crucial piece of America's past and future. This mine was once the world's top supplier of rare earth elements, essential for modern tech and military tech. Back in the 1980s, it provided nearly two-thirds of the global demand for these vital materials. Howeve...

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Nov 25 2025EDUCATION

Big Changes Coming to Central Michigan University's Medical School

Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 million. One came from Covenant HealthCare. The other from MyMichigan Hea...

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Nov 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Winna: The Crypto Casino Leading the Digital Gaming Revolution

Winna has been named the Best Crypto Casino by Signals CV, a big deal in the world of digital gaming. This isn't just any award; it shows that Winna is not only growing fast but also setting new standards for online casinos. Players love the variety of games it offers, which is a big reason why it got this award. Crypto casinos are becoming more popular, and Winna i...

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel Trouble: Big Weather Changes Coming

Get ready for a weather rollercoaster! After a few warm days, a cold front is on its way to central Pennsylvania. This sudden change could make Thanksgiving travel a bit messy. First, there will be rain on Tuesday. It will start around 11 a. m. and last until midnight. The rain might slow down pre-holiday travel, but it won't be too heavy. Expect about a quarter to ...

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel Trouble: Snowy Surprises Ahead for Central NY

Central New York is bracing for a snowy Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region, including Syracuse. This watch covers the busy travel days leading up to and following Thanksgiving Day. Expect heavy snowfall. More than 7 inches could pile up in certain areas. This is due to lake effect snow bands that are expected to...

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Latin America's Music Scene: A Fresh Perspective

A group of students from Syracuse University's Bandier Music Business Program recently spent their summer exploring the music industry in Latin America. They visited five cities across Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, meeting with over 75 executives from major companies like Spotify, YouTube, Sony, and Universal. They also attended festivals, explored nightclubs, and im...

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

New Group Steps Up to Boost RealFi and Open Finance on Pharos Network

A new player has entered the scene to support the growth of RealFi and open finance on the Pharos Network. The Pharos Foundation, a non-profit organization, has officially launched to oversee this ecosystem. This move is a big deal for Pharos Network, as it gears up for its Token Generation Event (TGE) and Mainnet Launch in early 2026. The Foundation aims to provide ...

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

A Big Move in Crypto Finance: Ondo and Figure Team Up

Ondo Finance just made a bold move, buying $25 million worth of YLDS, a stablecoin from Figure Technology Solutions. This isn't just any purchase; it's a strategic step to make Ondo's tokenized fund more diverse and appealing. The YLDS stablecoin is now part of a bigger portfolio that already includes tokenized Treasury products from big names like BlackRock, Fideli...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

The Justice Department's Shake-Up: What's Really Happening?

The Justice Department (DoJ) is going through big changes. Some say these changes are not good. The number of lawyers working there has dropped a lot. About 5, 500 lawyers and other workers have left since the current administration started. This includes people who were fired, quit, or took early retirement. The DoJ used to have around 10, 000 lawyers, but now there...

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Nov 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Sleeping Giant Awakens: Ethiopia's Rare Volcanic Surprise

Deep in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a volcano named Hayli Gubbi made history by erupting after a staggering 12, 000 years of silence. This wasn't just any eruption; it was a massive display of nature's power, sending ash clouds soaring up to nine miles high. The ash didn't just stay local—it traveled far and wide, drifting over countries like Yemen, Oman, India, and...

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