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Nov 27 2025CRIME

Unseen Help: The Hidden Struggle for Support After Violent Injuries

In the heart of a bustling city, a trauma center sees many victims of violent crimes. Yet, most of these patients have never heard of a program designed to help them. This program, called Crime Victims Compensation (CVC), is meant to ease the financial burden of violent injuries. But awareness is shockingly low. Out of 2, 200 patients, only a small group of 141 were...

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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance: The Coming Price Surge

Health insurance costs are about to climb for many Americans. The reason? Extra financial aid from the government, known as enhanced premium tax credits, is set to expire. These credits were introduced during the pandemic to make health insurance more affordable. Without them, monthly premiums could rise significantly, leaving some people without coverage. The Affor...

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Nov 27 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Security Gets a Boost: Real X and Cobo Team Up

In a move to make crypto transactions safer, Real X International Holding has teamed up with Cobo. This partnership aims to bring bank-level security to crypto payments and asset management. Real X is known for its PerasPay platform, which lets users buy, sell, and spend major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. It also offers services for businesses to manage crypto ...

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Why Intuit's Stock is Lagging Behind Tech Giants

Intuit is a big name in financial software, known for products like QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mailchimp. It's a major player, with a market value of around $175. 4 billion, putting it in the "large-cap" category. This means it's a stable, well-established company in the software industry. But lately, Intuit's stock has been having a tough time. It's dropped 22. 7% f...

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Nov 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Growing Impact on Jobs: Who's at Risk?

Artificial intelligence is changing the job market in the U. S. fast. Many jobs could be taken over by AI in the near future. A new study from MIT shows that AI might already be able to replace 12% of American workers. That's a lot of people and a huge amount of money in wages. The U. S. is investing a lot in AI. Both private companies and the government are putting...

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Nov 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building Blocks for Digital Finance: How Technance is Changing the Game

In the fast-paced world of digital finance, having the right tools can make all the difference. Technance, a key player in this space, has just rolled out a new set of tech solutions. These are aimed at helping crypto exchanges, online banks, brokers, and Web3 platforms. The goal? To make it easier for these businesses to offer digital asset products without needing ...

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Nov 27 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Privacy Puzzle: Balancing Secrecy and Oversight

Crypto has always been linked to anonymity, but things are changing. In 2025, user privacy is fading as new global laws demand identity checks for wallets and exchanges to fight money laundering. Advanced blockchain analysis tools now make every transaction traceable. Privacy is a hot topic in crypto. In October, the Ethereum Foundation launched its Privacy Cluster,...

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Banks Can Now Hold Crypto for Network Fees and Testing

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has just made a big move. They said that U. S. national banks can now hold cryptocurrency on their balance sheets. Why? To pay for blockchain network fees and to test crypto platforms. Think about it like this: blockchain networks need their own tokens to process transactions. These are called "gas fees. " They are...

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dolly Parton: Country Music's Generous Millionaire

Dolly Parton stands out as a shining example of success in country music. With a net worth of $650 million, she is the wealthiest country singer in the world. This fortune is not just from her music, but also from her acting roles, books, and various business ventures. Parton's wealth is impressive, but it's not just about the money. She is known for her generosity....

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Germany Steps In: A Diplomatic Dance Over South Africa's G20 Spot

Germany is stepping up to mediate a growing rift between the U. S. and South Africa. The issue? South Africa's invitation to the next G20 summit, which U. S. President Donald Trump has revoked. Trump's decision comes after he accused South Africa of mistreating its white minority. These claims have been widely disputed. Back in May, Trump even brought up these alleg...

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