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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

Football Star in Hot Water: Legal Storm Brewing

DK Metcalf, a star player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is in a tough spot. After a heated moment with a fan, things got physical. Now, the fan is fighting back. He says the stories about him using bad language are not true. His lawyers are ready to take legal action. The fan, Ryan Kennedy, says he

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Fewer Hip Fractures During COVID-19 Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to daily life. One unexpected side effect was a drop in indoor falls leading to hip and femur fractures among older adults in South Korea. This was likely due to social distancing rules. Social distancing meant people stayed home more. They went out less o

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Dec 23 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering the Past: Science's Big Reveals of 2025

In 2025, scientists played detective, cracking old mysteries that had puzzled people for ages. They dug up secrets from the ground and even from ancient bodies, giving us new clues about the past. One big find was about the giant stone heads on Easter Island. Researchers figured out how the Polynes

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

College Sports: Big Money, Bigger Problems

College sports have seen a huge shift in recent years. Athletes are now getting paid, some making millions. This change came after two big court rulings. First, the Supreme Court said in 2021 that the NCAA couldn't limit benefits for athletes. Then, they allowed athletes to be paid for their name, i

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Dec 23 2025CRIME

Hot Coffee and Fists: Two Viral Clashes That Shook Communities

In 2025, two incidents went viral, sparking debates about public behavior and safety. First, a woman in Michigan made headlines after throwing hot coffee at a McDonald's employee. The employee had explained that the woman's breakfast order was canceled because the restaurant's breakfast service had

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Volta Finance: A Rocky November in the Investment World

In November 2025, Volta Finance saw a slight dip in returns, with a net return of -0. 6%. This brought their year-to-date performance to +2. 3%. Meanwhile, other investments like US High Yield bonds and Euro High Yield bonds performed much better, with returns of +7. 8% and +4. 8% respectively. The

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Gives Extra Cash to Shareholders

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has some good news for its investors. They just announced an extra dividend for the last part of 2025. This is on top of the regular dividend they already pay. The extra cash is $0. 07 per share. People who own shares by December 29, 2025, will get this bonus on Januar

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

What's the Future of Gold and Silver?

Gold and silver prices are on a wild ride, and experts are making big predictions for 2026. But before jumping in, it's crucial to understand the risks and do your homework. First, let's talk about gold. Some analysts are forecasting it could hit $10, 000 an ounce by 2026. That's a huge leap from w

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

A Surprise Bonus for Investors: What's Behind It?

Investors in Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. got a nice surprise recently. The company's board decided to give out an extra $0. 15 for each share. This bonus payday is set for January 26, 2026, but only for those who own shares by December 31, 2025. So, why the extra cash? The company made mor

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Brooklyn-Based Maridea Expands Services with New Tax Team

Maridea, a wealth management firm, has just added a new team to its lineup. They are bringing on board Hyperion Accounting Group, led by David Papotta. This move is part of Maridea's plan to offer more services to their clients. Papotta is excited about this new chapter. He believes that combining

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