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Dec 17 2025RELIGION

Why Mardi Gras Dates Change Every Year

Mardi Gras is a big deal in New Orleans. It's a time for parades, beads, and king cakes. But did you know the date changes every year? That's because it's tied to Easter, which also moves around. The 2026 Mardi Gras will be on February 17. That's 43 days after January 6, which is when the Carnival

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Dec 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

AWS Under Siege: How Hackers Turn Cloud Into Crypto Cash

Hackers have found a new way to make money using AWS services. They are using stolen login details to sneak into AWS accounts. Once inside, they set up their own crypto mining operations. This all happens very fast. Within just 10 minutes, they can start mining cryptocurrency. The hackers use speci

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Crypto in the UK: Fewer People, Bigger Bets

In 2025, fewer adults in the UK owned cryptocurrency compared to the previous year, but those who did were investing more money. This shift was revealed in a recent survey. The number of crypto owners dropped to 8% in 2025 from 12% in 2024. However, this is still double the ownership rate from 2021,

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Dec 17 2025WEATHER

Colorado Braces for Potential Power Outages Amid Windy Weather

Colorado is facing a possible power outage due to strong winds. The number of people affected has been reduced from 500, 000 to 52, 000. This change is because of better weather predictions and improvements in the power grid. The power cuts are planned for Wednesday morning. They will mostly affect

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Dec 17 2025LIFESTYLE

The Heartbeat of Aspen: More Than Just a Ski Town

Aspen is known worldwide for its ski slopes and luxury, but its true strength lies in the people who call it home. These individuals, from entrepreneurs to chefs, share a common trait: they prioritize hard work, community, and service over personal comfort and status. The town has always been tough

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Dec 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unraveling a Family Mystery: The Carroll Siblings' Quest for Answers

A gripping true-crime documentary, "The Secrets We Bury, " is set to premiere on Investigation Discovery (ID) tonight at 9 p. m. ET. This film delves into the Carroll siblings' relentless pursuit of truth surrounding their father's disappearance 58 years ago. For those without cable, there's a conv

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

The Great White House Cheese Feast: A Slice of History

In 1837, the White House witnessed an unusual event: a massive cheese feast. The cheese, weighing over a ton, was a gift to President Andrew Jackson. But this wasn't the first time a giant cheese made its way to the White House. Years earlier, President Thomas Jefferson received a similarly large ch

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Reading Woes: Why America's Kids Are Falling Behind

America is facing a huge problem. Kids are struggling with reading and math. The numbers are not good. In just six years, the number of young adults who can't read well has jumped a lot. From 2017 to 2023, the rate went up from 16% to 25%. That's a big deal. In some city schools, less than half of

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Bet Big on Tech to Stay Ahead in 2026

In 2026, small businesses are gearing up to invest more in technology. A recent study shows that 55% of them plan to spend more on tech, while only a small 5% are looking to cut back. This shift highlights how important technology has become for staying competitive and meeting customer needs. Techn

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Federal AI Rules: A Big Change for States

A new federal move could shake up how states handle artificial intelligence. On December 11, an executive order was signed. It's called "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. " This order tells federal agencies to focus on a national AI policy. They want it to be easy to

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