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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island Tourism: A Glimpse into 2050's Personalized Travel Experiences

Rhode Island's tourism scene is set for a major shake-up by 2050. Farouk Rajab, the head of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association, shared his thoughts on what the future might hold. He believes the next 25 years will bring massive changes, driven by technology and shifting consumer preferences.

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Math for All: Portland's Bold Plan to Level the Playing Field

In Portland, a new approach to math education is shaking things up. The goal? To give more students, especially those from lower-income families and students of color, a fair shot at advanced math classes. Here's how it's working. At Cesar Chavez K-8 School, seventh graders are diving into project-

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket as Subsidies End for Millions

As the new year began, millions of Americans faced a harsh reality: their health insurance costs shot up dramatically. This happened because special financial help, known as subsidies, ended. These subsidies had been keeping health insurance affordable for many people since the COVID-19 pandemic sta

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Empowering Leaders: A Unique Program for Growth and Success

A special program is open for applications until Monday. This program is designed to help people grow as leaders. It is called the Leadership Institute Cohort. It is run by the New Jersey Black Women’s Collective. This group was started in 2021. It is the first of its kind in New Jersey. The group f

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Kodiak AI Secures $30M Debt Deal with Better Terms

Kodiak AI has just wrapped up a new debt deal that's a big win for the company. They've managed to secure $30 million in debt financing, which is a significant boost from their previous arrangement. The new deal comes with a lower interest rate, cutting the previous rate by 200 basis points. This me

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Jan 01 2026CRYPTO

Trump Media's Bold Move into Crypto: What It Means for Investors

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), the company behind Truth Social, is making waves by introducing a new crypto token for its shareholders. This token, set to run on the Cronos blockchain, is part of a bigger trend where politics and digital money are mixing. The goal is to reward investors and k

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Jan 01 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Rollercoasters: XRP and Solana's Wild Ride in 2025

In 2025, the crypto world saw some wild swings. XRP and Solana were the stars of the show, with price movements that made bitcoin look like a calm lake. While bitcoin's price was smooth sailing, XRP and Solana were more like rollercoasters. Over the past year, Solana's price jumped around 87%, and

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Jan 01 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Moves and Crypto's Legal Hurdles in December

In December, Bitcoin's price dropped by 4%, ending the year lower than it started. Despite this, Strategy, a software company known for its Bitcoin investments, bought over 22, 000 Bitcoin. This purchase added to their already massive holdings, bringing their total to around 3. 3% of all Bitcoin in

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Jan 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Hitman's Race Against Time

Patrick Dempsey is back in the crime genre with a new role that might remind fans of Dexter. This time, he plays Angelo Ledda, a hitman facing a tough challenge. Angelo has early-onset Alzheimer's, which is making his memory fade. He must hide his dangerous job from his family while his mind betrays

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

The FBI's Identity Crisis: How Diversity Efforts Split the Bureau

Nicole Parker, a former FBI agent, has shared her critical view on the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the FBI. She believes these efforts have caused significant division and harm to the agency's core mission. Parker, who served for 12 years, witnessed a growing

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