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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's 2014 Social Media Divide: A Data-Driven Look

In 2014, Ukraine saw deep divisions in its society. These splits were not just about politics. They were also about people's feelings and where they lived. To understand this better, researchers looked at Twitter data. They used this data to study how opinions changed over time and space. The study

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Dec 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smartphone Price Hikes: Xiaomi, Samsung, and Apple Raise the Bar

The smartphone market is seeing a shift. Xiaomi has decided to increase the price of its upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra by about 10%. This move is not just about Xiaomi. Samsung is also planning a similar price increase for its Galaxy S26 series and the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 models. Apple might follow sui

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

Maximizing Your 401(k): A Smart Move for Your Future

In 2024, only a small group of people, about 14%, who have retirement plans like 401(k)s or 403(b)s, are putting in the highest amount allowed. This maximum amount is $23, 500 per year, but if you're over 49, it goes up to $31, 000, and even higher for older workers due to recent law changes. Why i

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

XORKETS FX: Building Trust Through Tough Rules

In today's fast-moving world of digital money, keeping things safe and following the rules is super important. XORKETS FX, a big name in this field, just got a special license from the US government. This license, called MSB, shows that they are serious about playing by the rules. Getting this lice

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

The UK's Big Move: Crypto Gets the Same Rules as Banks

The UK is making a bold move to bring crypto under the same rules as traditional finance. By October 2027, crypto will be fully integrated into the UK's financial services perimeter. This means crypto firms will have to follow the same strict rules as banks and other financial institutions. The Fin

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

Mutuum Finance: A Step Closer to Secure Lending

Mutuum Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project, has wrapped up its security audit with Halborn. This is a big deal because it shows they are serious about keeping their platform safe. Before this, they also had another audit done by CertiK. Both of these audits are like getting a stamp of ap

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Dec 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Merge: Nukkleus Takes Over Tiltan for $14 Million

Nukkleus Inc. has just wrapped up a big deal. They bought Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd. for about $14 million. Tiltan is a big name in defense tech, with 30 years of experience. They specialize in AI simulation, synthetic data, and navigation systems that work without GPS. Tiltan's tech is used

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Dec 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Big Year: What Happened in 2025 and What's Ahead

In 2025, AI became a major player in many areas of life. It's not just about chatbots anymore. AI started to affect jobs, education, and even relationships. This shift raised important questions about trust and safety. AI also became a big deal in politics. President Trump supported AI heavily. He

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Richmond Mayor's Controversial Reaction to Tragedy

In the wake of a tragic attack on a Jewish community in Sydney, Australia, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez chose to share content that sparked controversy. Instead of expressing solidarity or grief, he reposted claims that the attack was a false-flag operation and shared an image blaming Israel for

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Life and Death: How Malaysia's Shift on Capital Punishment Impacts Society

Malaysia made a big change in 2023. They stopped making the death penalty automatic for certain crimes. This move is a chance to look at how capital punishment affects people's health and well-being. The death penalty doesn't just hurt the person sentenced to die. It also affects their families, th

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