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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

The Penny Pinching Problem: Retailers Scramble as U. S. Stops Making Pennies

The U. S. has stopped making pennies, and retailers are feeling the pinch. Gas stations, fast-food chains, and big-box stores are struggling to adjust prices and handle cash transactions. This sudden change has left many businesses frustrated and scrambling for solutions. Retailers are facing a tou

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Nov 02 2025HEALTH

Living with HIV in Dar es Salaam: The Hidden Struggles

In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, living with HIV comes with a heavy burden. Stigma is a constant companion, making life harder for those affected. Between December 2021 and June 2022, a study shed light on how this stigma impacts their daily lives. The study involved 33 participants from Ilal

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Nov 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

North Carolina's First Gas Well for AI: What's the Plan?

A new player in the energy game is eyeing North Carolina for a big project. Deep River Data, a company with ties to the crypto world, wants to drill for natural gas near the Deep River in Lee County. This could be the first commercial well in the Triassic Basin, a gas-rich area under North Carolina

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Nov 02 2025CRYPTO

Why Big Money is Shying Away from DeFi and What It Means for You

In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), there's a big issue called maximal extractable value (MEV). It's when miners or validators reorder transactions to make extra profits. This is a problem for everyone, especially big financial institutions, because they don't want to risk their trades bei

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor Race: Who's Winning and Why?

In the race for New York City's mayor, Cuomo, an independent candidate, is playing a risky game. He's trying to win over voters from both sides of the political spectrum. To do this, he's using tactics that some people find controversial. He's trying to convince voters that his opponent, Mamdani, is

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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Egypt's New Museum: A Treasure Trove of Ancient Wonders

Egypt has finally unveiled its Grand Egyptian Museum, a massive project that has been in the works for 20 years. This museum, located near the famous Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, is the largest in the world dedicated to an ancient civilization. It houses over 50, 000 artifacts, including the complete c

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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Amazon's Big Change: Why 14, 000 Jobs Were Cut

Amazon recently let go of 14, 000 employees. The company's CEO, Andy Jassy, explained that this wasn't about saving money or replacing people with AI. Instead, he said it was about fitting the right people into the company's culture. This move comes after Amazon grew a lot over the past few years.

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

California's Redistricting Battle: Who Will Have a Say?

In the small town of Loomis, California, people are worried about their future. This place, with its 7, 000 residents and single-family homes, is known for its suburban concerns like traffic and high gas prices. Right now, it's represented by a Republican in Congress. But a big vote is happening tha

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Nov 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Shelby Oaks: A Mixed Bag of Scares and Missed Opportunities

Shelby Oaks, the debut film by Chris Stuckmann, has been making waves, but does it live up to the hype? The film starts strong with a gripping cold open that hooks viewers immediately. It follows Riley and her friends, who run a YouTube channel called Paranormal Paranoids, as they investigate supern

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Nov 01 2025SCIENCE

Chimps Show They're Smarter Than You Think

Chimpanzees have always been fascinating creatures, showing behaviors that remind us of humans. They can get tipsy, follow trends, and now, they've shown they can think rationally too. A group of scientists from the Netherlands wanted to see if chimps could change their minds when they see new evide

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