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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: A Global Chess Game Unfolds

European leaders are not happy with a recent US peace proposal for Ukraine. They think it's too favorable to Russia and are planning to change it. This is happening ahead of a big meeting in Geneva. In South Africa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that wars can't be ended by big countries making deals without involving the countries affected. He believes there...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Peace Plan: A Tough Choice for Ukraine

In a recent statement, Donald Trump emphasized that his proposed peace plan for Ukraine and Russia is not set in stone. He hinted that there is room for negotiation, but also made it clear that the war needs to end soon. Trump's message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was straightforward: accept the peace plan or keep fighting. The peace plan has sparked ...

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Nov 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Fiber Optics Are Boosting Data Speeds

Fiber-optic communication is changing how we send data. It uses light to transmit information, making it super fast and reliable. One key technology is DWDM, which packs multiple data streams into a single fiber. This boosts the amount of data that can be sent at once. But how do we measure how well it works? Experts look at how much noise affects the signal. Noise ...

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Nov 23 2025BUSINESS

Kraken's Big Move: Crypto Giant Eyes Wall Street

Kraken, a major player in the crypto world, has taken a significant step towards going public. This comes hot on the heels of a massive fundraising round that valued the company at a staggering $20 billion. The company has filed a draft registration form with the SEC, aiming to list its shares on Wall Street. However, the number of shares and their price range are s...

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Nov 23 2025BUSINESS

Saying Goodbye: A Guide to Sharing a Life Well-Lived

In St. Paul, the city council has made a decision that might affect how people remember their loved ones. They've banned cryptocurrency kiosks, which might seem unrelated, but it's a sign of how technology is changing even our most traditional practices. When someone passes away, families often want to share their loved one's story. In St. Paul, this can be done thr...

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Nov 23 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin's Struggle: Safe Investments Are Winning

In a surprising turn of events, safe investments like Treasury Bills are now doing better than Bitcoin. This shift has left many crypto fans wondering what's next for digital currencies. Let's break it down. Right now, Treasury Bills are up by 3. 6% this year. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is down by 1. 7%. It gets worse when you compare Bitcoin to other safe investments like ...

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Nov 23 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin's Bumpy Ride: What's Next for the Crypto Giant?

Bitcoin has hit a rough patch, dropping to its lowest point in seven months. It's now hovering just above the $80, 553 mark, a level that has some experts worried about even bigger losses ahead. This isn't just a one-day dip; Bitcoin has lost 12% of its value this week alone. Earlier this year, it was soaring to new heights, reaching a record high above $120, 000 in ...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Play Yards Pulled from Amazon: What You Need to Know

Amazon has taken a step back from selling Anna Queen play yards. Why? Because they might be dangerous for babies. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has flagged these play yards. They say the design could lead to suffocation or entrapment. This is a big deal because safety comes first when it comes to kids. About 70 of these play yards were sold online. Th...

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Nov 23 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma's Defense Shines Again, But Can Their Offense Keep Up?

Oklahoma's defense is on fire. They just shut down Missouri's powerful rushing attack, holding them to just 70 yards on the ground. This is the same defense that upset Alabama last week. They're looking like a playoff contender, but there's a big problem: their offense isn't keeping up. John Mateer, Oklahoma's quarterback, threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns. But...

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

A Professor's Fight: Was Texas A&M Fair?

A professor at Texas A&M University is back in the spotlight after a committee said the school made a mistake by firing her. The professor, Melissa McCoul, was let go earlier this year after a video of her class went viral. In the video, a student questioned a lesson about gender identity. The committee found that the university did not follow the right steps to fir...

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