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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Who Gets Your 401(k) After Divorce? It's Not Always Who You Think!

Divorce is messy, and it's easy to overlook small details. One thing many people forget is updating their 401(k) beneficiary. This can lead to big problems later on. A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered by employers. It's a big deal because it helps people save money for the future. But af

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Dec 18 2025LIFESTYLE

Divorce: The Reality Behind the Labels

Divorce is often talked about in different ways, like "power divorce" or "gray divorce. " These labels make it seem like some breakups are more dramatic or complex than others. But in reality, divorce is always tough, no matter the circumstances. One expert, Jenny Hutt, has seen many marriages fall

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Trouble in the Subprime Auto Loan World: Executives Face Fraud Charges

The subprime auto loan industry is under scrutiny after a major player, Tricolor Auto, went bust in September. The company's downfall raised eyebrows on Wall Street, sparking worries about the health of the industry as a whole. Fast forward to December, and federal prosecutors in New York have made

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

What Makes Italians Stick to the Mediterranean Diet?

The Mediterranean diet is well-known for its health benefits. But what makes people in Italy follow it? A recent study looked into this. It found that many things influence this choice. These include social, economic, cultural, and family factors. Also, how people see food plays a big role. The stu

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Dark Turn in São Paulo: Influencer's Life Cut Short

In a shocking turn of events, a young influencer from Brazil met a tragic end. Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva, known for her lifestyle content, fell from the 10th floor of her condo in São Paulo. Her husband, Alex Leandro Bispo dos Santos, was quickly taken into custody. Police are looking into this a

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

How Social Media Spreads Confusing Info About Smoking

Social media is becoming a hotspot for confusing and wrong information about smoking. This is a big problem for health experts trying to keep people informed. Different studies have looked at how this happens on various platforms, but there's no clear way to compare them. A good way to group and und

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Crypto Giant Coinbase Expands into Stocks and Event Betting

Coinbase, a major player in the crypto world, is now stepping into new areas. They are adding stock trading and event contracts to their platform. This move is part of a bigger trend where investment platforms are trying to offer more services to keep customers trading with them. Event contracts le

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Flu Hits NYC Hard and Early: What’s Going On?

New York City is facing a tough flu season, and it’s hitting hard and early. The city is seeing a lot more flu cases than usual for this time of year. The CDC reports that NYC and nearby areas like Long Island and northern New Jersey are some of the worst-hit places in the country. Health officials

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Dec 18 2025CELEBRITIES

Famous Faces and the Paycheck Roles

Many actors and actresses have taken on roles that they might not have otherwise chosen, all for one simple reason: money. It's not always about passion or art; sometimes, it's about putting food on the table or keeping the lights on. Take Al Pacino, for example. He admitted that he took on a role

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