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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Mamdani's Big Plans: Can He Win Over Big Business?

Zohran Mamdani is on a mission. He's been busy meeting with top business leaders, nonprofit heads, and even real estate developers. Why? To convince them to support his big spending plans. He wants to increase city spending by $10 billion every year. That's a lot of money! Mamdani has been joining

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Oct 17 2025FINANCE

Harvard's Money Moves: Big Gains and Political Fights

Harvard University's investment fund, known as the endowment, hit a massive $56. 9 billion in 2025. This huge number is thanks to smart investments that paid off, even though the school faced some tough times with the government. The fund grew by nearly $4 billion in just one year, which is a lot of

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Guard Deployment Halted: What's Happening in Illinois?

A recent decision by a federal appeals court has put a pause on the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. This decision comes after a lower court ruled that the protests in Illinois did not justify the presence of the National Guard. The judge in that case, April Perry, found that the pro

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Oct 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Door Opens for Aspiring Storytellers

In a move to make the entertainment world more welcoming, Group Effort Initiative and WME are joining forces for the upcoming NXT Industry Sessions. This free online program kicks off on October 27 and runs until November 21. It's all about giving people a peek into the entertainment industry, with

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Oct 17 2025SPORTS

Masvidal Wins Big: The Fight Outside the Ring

Jorge Masvidal just scored a huge win, but not in the boxing ring. He got a big payout from a company called Fanmio. A judge in Florida said Fanmio has to give Masvidal over $5 million. This is because of a fight he had with Nate Diaz in 2024. The judge made this decision after someone called an arb

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

NYC Schools Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts

New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education

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Oct 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Blast from the Past: The Weather Channel's 90s Makeover

Remember when checking the weather meant waiting for the TV to show your local forecast? Those were the days of The Weather Channel's iconic blue and orange graphics, smooth jazz, and teletext. Now, thanks to some tech-savvy folks, that nostalgic experience is back in a digital form. Meet WeatherSt

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Oct 17 2025SCIENCE

How Fire Detectives Learn to Solve Burned Mysteries

Fire detectives, also known as investigators, are not born with their skills. They have to learn them, just like anyone else. In Minnesota, these detectives-in-training get a special kind of classroom: a house that has been set on fire on purpose. This house is in a rural part of Anoka County. A few

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Oct 17 2025FINANCE

Big Bank Joins Crypto World: Standard Chartered Partners with OKX

Standard Chartered, a well-known global bank, has teamed up with OKX, a popular crypto exchange. This partnership is big news because it lets big investors in Europe keep their digital money safe with Standard Chartered while still trading on OKX. This is not new for them. They started this idea in

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Oct 17 2025SPORTS

Penguins and Kings Clash: How to Catch the Action

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings are set to face off in a crucial NHL game. Both teams are looking to break their losing streaks. The Penguins, with a record of 2-2-0, and the Kings, with a record of 1-2-1, will meet at Crypto. com Arena on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The puck drops at

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