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Nov 22 2025SCIENCE

Unusual Comet or Alien Tech? Scientists Debate New Space Mystery

A strange object named 3I/ATLAS has been making waves in the astronomy world. Recent images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show a fuzzy white ball zooming past Mars. This object is special because it's from another star system, not our own. The images were taken from about 19 million miles away. They show a cloud of dust and ice around the object, wh...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Crypto Heist Gone Wrong: Ex-Cop and Gangster's Failed Plan

In a bizarre turn of events, a former Los Angeles police officer and a man with ties to organized crime allegedly staged a fake police raid to steal cryptocurrency from a teenager. The plot, which unfolded last December, involved a group of six men, including the former officer, Eric Halem, and Gabby Ben, a man with a history of fraud and deportations. The group tar...

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Nov 22 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs: Where Did All the Money Go?

The crypto world is feeling a bit shaky. Bitcoin ETFs, which used to be super popular, are now seeing money leave faster than a kid running from homework. This isn't just a small dip; it's a big deal. In the latest trading session, nearly $1 billion was pulled out of Bitcoin ETFs. That's the second-largest amount ever for these funds. BlackRock's Bitcoin fund saw $3...

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Nov 22 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Wealth Management: A New Era for Rich Families

Crypto is changing how wealthy families manage their money. A company called Digital Ascension Group helps rich people handle their crypto investments. They do everything from planning for the future to dealing with taxes. Their clients include families with lots of money and even some who made big profits from memecoins. One of their clients turned a small investme...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Nigeria's Rising Wave of School Abductions and Church Raids

Nigeria is facing a surge in violent incidents, with recent attacks on schools and churches grabbing international attention. The latest in a string of abductions happened at a Catholic school in Niger state, where over 300 students were taken. This follows a deadly church raid just days earlier, adding to the mounting pressure on the Nigerian government. These atta...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Mafia's New Target: College Students and the Dark Side of Sports Betting

The mafia is back in the news, and this time, they're targeting a new group: college students. In New Jersey, authorities have charged 14 people, including a suspected member of the Lucchese crime family and student-athletes, for running an illegal sports betting ring. This ring allegedly targeted young adults and college students, luring them into a web of illegal g...

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sailing into New Adventures: Bannerlord's Big Update

Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is getting a major boost with its upcoming expansion, War Sails. This isn't just about adding ships; it's about shaking up the whole game. The Nords are back, and they're bringing some serious muscle to the fight. They've got the toughest infantry in the game and can handle naval combat better than anyone else. Plus, their unique cultur...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Local Volleyball Stars Shine in League Honors

The Southern Peaks League recently recognized some outstanding volleyball players from the San Luis Valley. In the Class 2A division, Sanford High School took the spotlight with five athletes making the cut. Bella Peterson and Avery Koenig earned first-team spots, while Claire Crowther and Brinlyn Smith were second-team picks. Rose Schwartz received an honorable ment...

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Nov 22 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Recent Slump: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Bitcoin has been on a rough ride lately. The price dropped to $80, 000 last Friday, and things aren't looking great. A few technical signs are pointing to a possible bear market. One of these signs is called a "death cross, " which has happened before and led to big price drops. The death cross happens when a short-term moving average crosses below a long-term one. ...

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The War That Set the Stage for Star Wars

Before the Clone Wars, there was another conflict that shaped the galaxy in Star Wars. It's called the Stark Hyperspace War. This war happened about 12 years before the events of "The Phantom Menace. " It was a time when the Galactic Republic was already struggling with big problems. The war started because of a man named Iaco Stark. He was a smuggler who became a h...

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