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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Visa and Mercuryo Team Up to Simplify Crypto Cashouts

Visa has teamed up with Mercuryo to make moving money from crypto to regular cash easier. This new feature lets people with Visa cards turn their digital money into everyday cash quickly and cheaply. Visa Direct, Visa's fast payment system, makes this possible. It helps move money fast between diffe

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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETF Options: Nasdaq's Big Move

Nasdaq is shaking things up in the crypto world. They've asked the SEC to remove limits on Bitcoin ETF options. This means traders could take bigger positions without restrictions. The current cap is 25, 000 contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options. Big names like BlackRock and Fidelity are af

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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

A Look at the Recent Crypto Tax Platform Hack in France

In France, a recent cyber incident has put thousands of crypto users at risk. The breach happened on a platform called Waltio, which helps people with crypto taxes. Hackers got their hands on personal details of about 50, 000 users, mostly in France. The hackers, who call themselves Shiny Hunters,

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Jan 23 2026OPINION

Louisville's Growth Plan: Too Much, Too Fast?

Louisville is looking at a big change. The city wants to add a lot of new homes and people. The plan is to increase housing by 46% to 67%. That could mean up to 33, 410 people living there. That's a lot more than the 19, 889 people who live there now. But is this a good idea? Louisville is known fo

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Under Siege: A Community's Fight Against ICE

Minneapolis is facing a crisis. One-third of students in a local school are skipping classes because they fear leaving their homes. Schools are switching to remote learning, and businesses are either closed or heavily guarded. The reason? A surge in ICE enforcement. The city is now filled with feder

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Jan 23 2026OPINION

When Power Ignores the Rules: A Look at Global Law and Order

The world has long relied on international law to keep powerful nations in check and protect innocent people from war's worst horrors. This system, built after the devastation of the 20th century, aimed to ensure that force didn't go unchecked. But today, this system is under threat. Powerful nation

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Tesla's Future Bets: Why Musk's Latest Warnings Matter

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has recently shared some sobering news about the company's upcoming products. He warned that the production of the Cybercab robotaxi and the Optimus humanoid robot will be much slower than many people expect. Musk explained that since these products are entirely new, with man

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Jan 23 2026SCIENCE

Plants Fight Back: How Arabidopsis Uses Special Chemicals to Stop Bacteria

Plants have clever ways to protect themselves. When bacteria attack, they make special chemicals called hydroxycinnamoyl tyramine conjugates. These chemicals can hurt the bacteria, strengthen the plant's walls, and send signals to prepare for more stress. Scientists wanted to understand how these c

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Jan 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Speeding Up Car Buying: How Tech is Making Dealerships Smarter

In the fast-paced world of car sales, technology is stepping in to make things smoother for both buyers and sellers. Team Velocity, a key player in automotive tech, is highlighting how their platform, Apollo, is changing the game. This platform is all about making dealerships faster, easier to use,

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Jan 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

How PUBG Ally is changing the game with AI

KRAFTON is teaming up with NVIDIA to showcase some cool AI tech at the Game Developers Conference. They're going to talk about PUBG Ally, an AI teammate that does more than just follow orders. It can chat, tell jokes, and respond to players in real time. This isn't your average bot; it's designed to

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