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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Growing Up Ramsey: A Unique Financial Upbringing

Rachel Cruze, daughter of financial expert Dave Ramsey, shared some unique experiences from her childhood. She posted a video on TikTok on November 24th. In the video, she talked about things she thought were normal but were actually special to her family. One of these things was reading a book called "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dave Carnegie. She a...

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI: The Creative Partner You Didn't Know You Needed

AI is changing the game for creatives. It's not taking over, but it's making things faster and easier. Think of it like a supercharged engine in a race car. It helps creatives go faster, but the driver is still in control. AI is great for brainstorming. It can help when you're stuck. Joe Lazer, a marketing expert, uses AI to get ideas flowing. He says it helps him m...

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

The Rise and Fall of Crypto Stock Tricks

Crypto and stocks had a strange love affair. For a time, you could play a clever game. Take a small company that wasn't doing much. Mix it with a pile of crypto, like Bitcoin. Suddenly, that small company looked worth twice as much. People called these "digital asset treasury companies. " It was a fun trick. Many tried it. But like all tricks, it didn't last. Why di...

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin's Bounce: A Fragile Recovery?

Bitcoin's price has been on a rollercoaster, recently bouncing back to around $88, 000 after a dip towards $80, 000. While this might seem like good news, there's a lot going on beneath the surface that's causing concern. First off, the market's liquidity has taken a hit. Liquidity refers to how easily assets can be bought or sell without affecting the price. Bitcoi...

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Nov 25 2025SPORTS

Manchester United's Rollercoaster Ride: When Teammates Turn on Each Other

Manchester United has seen its share of ups and downs in recent years. One moment they seem to be climbing up, the next they are falling down. It's a never-ending cycle of hope and disappointment. Recently, they faced Everton at home. This game was special because it marked the one-year anniversary of manager Ruben Amorim's time at the club. United had been doing we...

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Nov 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Quick Wins: What Tech Startups Can Pick Up from Short-Game Success

The world of entertainment is changing. People want things fast and easy. This is especially true in the gaming world. Short, quick games are becoming more popular. These games are made for short breaks. They are simple to play and give quick rewards. One reason these games are popular is because of mobile phones. People use their phones for everything. They want qu...

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Kankakee's Riverside Medical Center Expands Mental Health Care

Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for this project comes from various sources, including golf events and char...

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked: A Musical Sensation That Broke Box Office Records

The movie "Wicked: For Good" surprised everyone by making a huge splash at the box office. It earned around $150 million in the U. S. and Canada, and over $226 million worldwide during its opening weekend. This was a big deal because the movie market had been slow for nine weeks straight. The film sold about two million more tickets than the first "Wicked" movie did ...

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel: Windy Roads Ahead

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun. But this year, Mother Nature might throw a wrench in the plans. High winds are expected to make traveling a bit more challenging. This could mean longer drive times and more caution needed on the roads. It's not just about the cold. The strong winds can make driving tricky, especially for those not used to such condit...

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Nov 25 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Water Secrets: A New Way to Spot Viruses

Studying viruses in water is tricky. But now, there's a new method that makes it easier. It's called Nanopore direct RNA sequencing (NDRS). This method helps find RNA viruses in water. Researchers came up with a special way to use NDRS. They tested different tools to find the best ones. Flye was great for single virus sequences. Unicycler worked best for mixed sequen...

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