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Nov 12 2025FINANCE

The End of an Era: Philadelphia's Last Penny Press

The Philadelphia U. S. Mint is about to make history by producing its final circulating penny. This decision comes after President Trump signed off on ending the 1-cent coin due to rising production costs. Making a penny now costs nearly 4 cents, which doesn't make sense economically. Pennies have

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Jack Schlossberg: A New Face in Politics?

Jack Schlossberg, a member of the famous Kennedy family, is making waves in the political scene. He's not your typical politician, though. He's been using social media to share his thoughts on politics, sometimes in a way that's caused controversy. He's even been compared to Hamlet, pretending to be

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

Europe's Tech Lag: Can China Help?

Europe is falling behind in tech. A well-known industry expert, Louis Gallois, recently pointed this out. He said Europe is slow to make decisions and stuck in bureaucracy. Meanwhile, China is way ahead. Gallois suggested Europe should work more with Chinese companies. This could help Europe learn a

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Nov 12 2025HEALTH

Tech Addiction: A Silent Battle for Control

Lauren's story begins with a Nintendo 64, but it quickly spirals into a much larger issue. As a child, she prioritized gaming over friends and homework, a habit that grew into a full-blown addiction. By high school, her tech use was so severe that she barely graduated. She felt driven but couldn't u

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Nov 12 2025CRIME

Crime Trends in Chicago During COVID-19: A Closer Look

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities saw a drop in crime rates. But what was happening in Chicago? Researchers decided to take a closer look. They wanted to see how different neighborhoods were affected by the lockdowns and social distancing rules. They used a special method to study crime dat

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Nov 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

AI's Thirst: How Much Water Does It Really Need?

AI is a big deal these days, but have you ever wondered about its thirst? Water use in AI is a hot topic, and different companies report very different numbers. Google says its AI uses just a few drops of water per prompt, while Mistral, a French AI company, claims its model uses way more. So, why t

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Nov 12 2025HEALTH

A Journey of Hope: One Woman's Fight Against Lung Cancer

Dusty Donaldson, a mother from High Point, North Carolina, received a life-altering phone call in 2005. She was pursuing her MBA when her doctor asked her to come in immediately, bringing her husband along. She knew instantly what the news would be: cancer. Initially, Donaldson had visited her doct

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Double-Edged Sword: A Chinese Tech Leader Speaks Out

DeepSeek, a rising star in China's AI scene, has made waves with its advanced language model, DeepSeek-R1. But not everyone is celebrating. Chen Deli, a senior researcher at DeepSeek, recently shared some sobering thoughts about AI's future. At a government event, Chen admitted that while he's exci

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Nov 12 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Sees a Bounce Back

The stock market had a good day on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 559 points. This was a big jump, and it even set a new record. The S&P 500 also did well, adding 0. 2% to its value. It was a bit shaky in the morning but recovered later. Not all stocks did well, though. The Na

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

What's on the Plate? A Look at Food in Sports Anime

Japanese anime is a big deal worldwide, and it's not just about action and drama. It also shows a lot of food, which might influence what people eat. But how often does food pop up in sports anime, and what kinds of food are shown? A recent study took a close look at 151 episodes from seven sports

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