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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Gen Z's Battle Against Digital Overload

Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, is taking a stand against what they call "brain rot. " This term refers to the mental fog and lack of motivation that comes from endless scrolling on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The average Gen Z spends over six hours

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Dec 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Younger Crowds Embrace Shared Dining, Older Ones Prefer Privacy

Young adults are bringing back the idea of eating together at long tables with strangers. This trend is popular among those born between 1997 and 2012. They see it as a way to meet new people and feel connected. Almost all of them like this idea, while only 60% of older adults do. Many young diners

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Trading Titans: Jane Street and Citadel Securities Shake Up Wall Street

Jane Street Group and Citadel Securities are making big waves in the trading world. They are not just keeping up with the big banks; they are actually taking a bigger slice of the pie. Their recent earnings show that they are on track to have their best year yet. Jane Street saw a big jump in their

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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

New Japan Hedge Fund: A Fresh Start for Finance Pros

In the world of finance, big moves are happening. Two experienced professionals are joining forces to launch a new hedge fund. This fund will focus on Japan's market. Takeo Serizawa, a former portfolio manager at Citadel, is teaming up with Tomohiro Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi used to head Point72 Asset Ma

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Trading Fast and Slow: Hudson River's New Game Plan

In the fast-paced world of electronic trading, speed is often seen as the key to success. However, Hudson River Trading has decided to shake things up by taking a different approach. Instead of focusing solely on split-second trades, they are now holding onto positions for longer periods, sometimes

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

A Legal Showdown: Why a Judge Blocked a Controversial Prosecutor

A recent court decision has put a stop to a controversial appointment in New Jersey. Alina Habba, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, was barred from serving as the state's top federal prosecutor. This decision came after a series of legal maneuvers by the Trump administration to keep her in the role.

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Dec 02 2025CRIME

A Shocking Attack in Washington: What We Know So Far

A recent shooting in Washington has left the nation in shock. Two National Guard members were targeted while on duty near a Metro station. One person lost their life, and another is still in the hospital fighting for recovery. The suspect in this case is a 29-year-old man from Afghanistan. He had b

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Queens to Get a Casino: What It Means for the Area

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T

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Dec 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Birthdays Galore: A Look at Stars Turning a Year Older

This week, a bunch of famous folks are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of everyone. Let's dive in and see who's blowing out the candles this week. Kicking things off on Dec. 7, we have Ellen Burstyn, who's hitting the big 9-3. That's righ

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Black Sea: Ships Under Fire Amidst War

The Black Sea is heating up, and not just because of the weather. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, things are getting tense for ships sailing in these waters. The Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, has spoken out against recent attacks on commercial vessels. He made it clear that the

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