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Nov 08 2025FINANCE

Crypto's Sudden Slump: What's Making Bitcoin Lose Its Edge?

The investment world is seeing a big change. The number of top-performing assets is shrinking. Only a few types of stocks are doing well right now. These include big tech companies, high-risk stocks, and innovative tech. But one big name is missing from this list: Bitcoin. Bitcoin had a great run.

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Nov 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Man Who Became Famous by Imitating Trump

In the bustling city of Chongqing, with over 32 million people, a man named Ryan Chen has become a local celebrity. His claim to fame? Mimicking the voice and mannerisms of former US President Donald Trump. Chen's impression is so spot-on that people stop what they're doing to watch him perform. Ch

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Nov 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Taipei City's Christmas Carnival: A Festive Feast for the Senses

New Taipei City is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas celebration, blending technology, art, and beloved characters to create an immersive experience. The city's Tourism and Travel Department has unveiled plans for the 2025 Christmasland, themed around a "Circus Carnival, " which will transform

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

Who's Really Leading the Cheer? Fans or Stars?

Ever wondered who's really calling the shots in spreading national pride online? A deep dive into Chinese social media shows that fans, not celebrities, are the real trendsetters. Over 8 million posts and comments were scanned using smart tech to sort out the chatter. The surprising find? Fans have

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Nov 08 2025CELEBRITIES

Standing Up to Media Bullies: Millie Bobby Brown's Fight Against Unfair Criticism

Millie Bobby Brown is not having it anymore. She's had enough of the media picking on her and other celebrities just for how they look. In a recent chat with British Vogue, she made it clear that this kind of behavior is not okay. Brown has been in the spotlight since she was just a kid. She starte

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Nov 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

How a Common Pollutant Messes With Tiny Ocean Plants

DES, a chemical often found in water, is causing trouble for tiny ocean plants called diatoms. These plants are super important because they make a lot of the oxygen we breathe. But DES is making it hard for them to do their job. When diatoms are exposed to DES, they can't make as much chlorophyll,

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Keeping an Eye on New York's New Mayor: What's the Deal?

New York City has a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who's making history as the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. But his win has sparked some controversy, especially among Jewish New Yorkers. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that fights antisemitism, has decided to keep a

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Nov 07 2025EDUCATION

Cornell University and the Government Strike a Deal

Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornel

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Nov 07 2025RELIGION

Philosophy and Faith: Tanabe Hajime's Unique Blend

Tanabe Hajime, a notable Japanese philosopher, had a deep interest in religion. He believed that philosophy and religion should not be separate. Instead, they should work together. His ideas were not just theoretical. He proposed a "second religious reformation. " This was not just a random idea. It

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Nov 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Alec Baldwin Joins Fight Against Live Animals in Radio City's Christmas Show

Alec Baldwin has stepped into the spotlight again, this time to support animal activists who are against Radio City Music Hall's use of live animals in their Christmas Spectacular show. The actor, known for his role in "30 Rock, " has teamed up with PETA to create a new TV ad that will air on Canada

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