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Oct 14 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Crash: How a Tweet Wiped Out $600B in 30 Minutes

Crypto markets took a massive hit recently. All because of a tweet. Donald Trump posted something about tariffs with China. Within 30 minutes, crypto lost $600 billion. That's a huge drop. Many coins lost almost all their value. Some even dropped 99%. Cosmos and Ravencoin were among the worst hit. T

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Oct 11 2025RELIGION

Community Events: Sales, Donations, and Learning Opportunities

In Denham Springs, St. Francis Episcopal Church is hosting a big garage sale. It's happening on October 17th and 18th, from 7 a. m. to 3 p. m. each day. You can find all sorts of stuff there: clothes, toys, home decor, tools, and more. The money raised goes to support the church's work in the commun

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Oct 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Power Hunger: A Growing Concern

Big tech companies are racing to lead in artificial intelligence. But this rush is causing a big problem. They need lots of power for their AI systems. This could make electricity bills go up a lot in the next few years. Chamath Palihapitiya, a well-known investor, recently talked about this issue.

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Oct 07 2025BUSINESS

Uncle Sam's Big Bet on Alaska's Hidden Treasures

The U. S. government is diving into the mining world with a significant investment. They've decided to purchase a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company with ambitious plans for Alaska's Ambler Mining District. This isn't a small gamble; it's a $35. 6 million investment aimed at securing vi

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Oct 07 2025POLITICS

Troops on the Streets: A Power Struggle

President Donald Trump's recent moves to use the National Guard in ways that go against local leaders' wishes have sparked a big legal fight. This isn't just about sending soldiers to different states; it's about who has the power to make these decisions and how far the president can go. Trump sees

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

Noses: A Mix of Cultures and What It Means for Beauty

People with mixed heritage often have unique facial features. This includes their noses, which can be a blend of different shapes and sizes. A recent study looked at how noses vary across different ethnic groups and genders. It also checked how well artificial nose implants match these natural shape

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Oct 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Family, Fish, and the Art of Belonging

In a small Alaskan community, life revolved around salmon. The men and boys would venture out in boats to catch the fish, while the women waited on shore. The salmon they caught weren't the biggest, but there were plenty of them. The kids would play in the water, swim, and enjoy the sunny days. Life

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Oct 01 2025HEALTH

Alaska's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What's the Hold-Up?

Alaska is still seeing COVID-19 cases, but some folks might have to wait a bit to get their shots. The state's health team is still pushing for people to get vaccinated, but they've tweaked their advice to match what the big shots at the CDC are saying. They're now suggesting that everyone aged 6 mo

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Long-Term Impacts of Neuroblastoma Treatments

High-risk neuroblastoma is a serious cancer in kids. More children are surviving this disease thanks to new treatments. However, the long-term effects of these treatments are not well understood. A recent study aimed to change that. It looked at the risks linked to these modern therapies. The study

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Sep 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Standing Up to AI: A Writer's Fight Against Big Tech

In 2023, a writer discovered that their books had been used without permission to train AI models. This was a huge shock. The writer was one of many whose work was taken and used to make AI tools like chatbots. The companies behind these tools had taken years of hard work and turned it into data for

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