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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Crypto and Traditional Finance: A New Partnership

The financial world is changing fast. Crypto is not just a trend anymore. It is becoming a big part of how money moves and how institutions work. This change is not just about new technology. It is also about rules and trust. For a long time, fintech was about making banking look better on phones.

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Is MCE Really a Better Deal for Contra Costa County?

MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu

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Dec 19 2025CELEBRITIES

The Tale of Two Fighters: Ilia and Giorgina's Split

Ilia Topuria's decision to sit out the first quarter of 2026 was the first hint that something was off in his personal life. Fans soon found out that he and his partner, Giorgina Uzcategui Badell, were going through a tough time. The breakup timeline has recently come to light, shedding some light o

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Powering Up: Data Centers Get Direct Energy Access

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given the green light for tech giants to tap directly into power plants to fuel their massive data centers. This move, aimed at boosting the U. S. 's lead in artificial intelligence and manufacturing, comes as the mid-Atlantic region braces for pot

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Dec 19 2025LIFESTYLE

Life in the Year 2126: A Different Kind of Future

Fast forward to the year 2126. What comes to mind? Maybe robots doing all the work? Or cities floating in the sky? But let's think about a future that's not so flashy. One where people live simpler lives. A future where growth isn't about money, but about community. In this future, people might liv

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Wall Street's Big Move into Crypto: What's Going On?

Big things are happening where old-school finance meets crypto. The New York Stock Exchange's parent company, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is talking about putting money into MoonPay. This is a crypto payments company. MoonPay wants to raise cash and thinks it's worth $5 billion. No one knows ho

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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 2025BUSINESS

Trump Media's Big Bet on Fusion Power

Trump Media & Technology Group is teaming up with TAE Technologies in a $6 billion merger. This deal aims to build the world's first large-scale fusion power plant. The merger would create a publicly traded fusion company, with Trump holding a significant financial stake. Critics worry that the hyp

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants and Bitcoin Miners Team Up for AI

Bitcoin miners are teaming up with tech giants to explore new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI). This shift is driven by financial pressures and the need for more stable revenue streams. Google, for instance, has been quietly supporting several Bitcoin mining companies in their transitio

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Dec 18 2025RELIGION

A New Leader for New York's Catholics: What to Expect from Bishop Hicks

New York has a fresh face at the helm of its Catholic community. Bishop Ronald A. Hicks, a 58-year-old from Illinois, is stepping into big shoes, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Hicks' background is quite similar to Pope Leo XIV's, which might explain why he was chosen for this role. Hicks grew u

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