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Dec 28 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Growing Pains: From Memecoins to Real-World Use

The year 2025 didn't turn out as many in the crypto world had hoped. People were too optimistic about how a certain U. S. president would help the industry. Instead, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies struggled, and many memecoins lost value. One industry leader thinks this is a wake-up call for cry

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's Wealth Tripled: Who Really Benefits?

Sen. Bernie Sanders recently pointed out that President Donald Trump's wealth has nearly tripled since he took office. This huge increase, according to Sanders, is largely due to Trump's crypto ventures, which he believes are funded by foreign governments. Sanders argues that this wealth surge comes

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Dec 28 2025EDUCATION

The Slip in Student Smarts: A Wake-Up Call for America

America's education system is facing a serious problem. Recent data shows that high school graduates today know less and can do less than those from ten years ago. This isn't just about the pandemic. The decline started before Covid-19 hit. The latest report on student performance is alarming. Many

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Dec 28 2025EDUCATION

A Different Kind of University: Where Free Enterprise Meets Higher Education

In the heart of Michigan, there's a university that's doing things a bit differently. Northwood University, with its 2, 000 students, isn't just about textbooks and exams. It's about ideas, values, and preparing students for the real world. The university's president, Dr. Kent MacDonald, is a big be

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

York County's Year of Change: A Look Back at 2025

In 2025, York County saw big changes, from new faces in schools to debates over solar power and a politician aiming for the governor's office. Let's dive into the key events that shaped the county this year. The arts scene in Rock Hill faced a tough year. In February, artists got the news that they

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Dec 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Internet for All: Building a Future-Proof Network

High-speed internet is now considered as vital as roads and bridges. A year ago, a big decision was made to ensure every home and business in the U. S. has access to it. A huge amount of money, $42. 5 billion, was set aside for this purpose. The idea is simple: in today's world, the internet is not

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Dec 28 2025CRIME

Bourbon Street's Safety: A Year of Temporary Fixes

Bourbon Street in New Orleans has seen changes since the tragic vehicle attack a year ago. Steel barriers now block the street each night, but they are not perfect. They take time to set up and can only stop slow-moving vehicles. These barriers are just a temporary fix while officials work on a long

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Fighting Forgotten Illnesses: Somalia's Battle Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

In Somalia, a big problem is growing. It's not just about the fighting or the weather. It's about diseases that many people have never heard of. These are called neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs for short. They affect over 1. 7 billion people around the world. In Somalia, they are a huge issue.

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Dec 28 2025BUSINESS

China's 2026 Plan: Boosting Growth from Within

China is planning big changes for 2026. The finance ministry wants to be more active in handling the economy. They are focusing on three key areas: spending inside China, new tech ideas, and better social support. This is important because other countries want China to rely less on selling goods a

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Dec 28 2025CRYPTO

Decentralized Lending: Mutuum Finance's Path to Success

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world. This new crypto project is all about lending and borrowing without the need for middlemen. It's built on the Ethereum blockchain and aims to make getting capital easier and more transparent. The project has two main wa

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