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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Problem With Celebrating Marty Mauser: A Film That Misses the Mark

The movie "Marty Supreme" has sparked a lot of talk, but not all of it is good. Set in the 1950s, it tells the story of Marty Mauser, a table tennis player who rises to fame despite his many bad qualities. The acting is great, with Timothée Chalamet playing Marty and Gwyneth Paltrow as an ex-Hollywo

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

A Local Voice Signs Off and a Community Honors a Lost Star

Peter Schwartz, a familiar voice on Long Island, recently had the chance to say goodbye to a big part of his radio career. He was the one to deliver the last sports update on WFAN, a station that has been around for a long time. Schwartz, who has been with WFAN since 2009, talked about how different

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

How Does the Karafs App Measure Up for Users?

The Karafs app is a big deal in Iran, with almost 5 million people using it for diet plans, cooking tips, and fitness advice. But how easy is it to use? A recent study tried to figure that out by asking users to talk through their experience. The study used a method called think-aloud, where users

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

A Coach's Unstoppable Spirit: Running Through Challenges

Mike Fleming is a man who knows how to keep moving. At 79, he has run in every Bloomsday since it started in 1977. That's 49 years of running! He's not just a runner, though. He's also a coach and a physical education teacher. He's coached pole vault, cross country, gymnastics, and volleyball. Now,

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Hacks Take a Dip: What's the Catch?

In December, the crypto world saw a big drop in hacking losses. The total amount stolen fell to $76 million, which is a 60% decrease from November's $194. 2 million. This news comes from PeckShield, a company that keeps an eye on blockchain security. Even though the total loss went down, there were

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Unexpected Turn: What's Next for Bitcoin, Stablecoins, and Real-World Assets?

Crypto in 2025 didn't go as planned. Bitcoin (BTC) hit its usual peak, but the big market boom everyone expected didn't happen. This left many investors feeling unsure about what would come next. Surprisingly, big companies, banks, and regulators are now working together more than ever before. This

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

The Unusual $26 Million Crypto Surge and the Trader Who Profited

In the early hours of New Year's Day, a crypto trader, Vida, noticed something odd on Binance. The token BROCCOLI714, which most people had never heard of, had a huge wall of buy orders worth $26 million. This was not a typical market move. Vida thought it might be a hacked account or a glitch in a

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Jan 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making Gadgets That Fit Your Life: A Smarter Way to Design

People love their gadgets, but they often end up with too many because each one only does one thing. This is a problem because it wastes resources and creates a lot of electronic trash. The idea is to make gadgets that can change and adapt to different situations, like using your phone for work, pla

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Israel's Entertainment Industry Under Fire: What's Next?

Israel's entertainment scene is facing tough times. The TV show "Tehran, " which was supposed to come back on Apple TV, got delayed. No one said why, but many think it's because of the tense situation in the Middle East. This show, made with help from Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11, is about spi

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Syracuse's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Change?

Syracuse saw a big drop in crime in 2025. There were only 14 murders. That's the lowest number in over 10 years. It's also a big drop from the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, there were 32 murders each year. That's almost double the number in 2025. Crime isn't just down in Syra

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