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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Plants and Beetles: An Ancient Partnership

In the world of plants, there are many ways to attract pollinators. Some use bright colors. Others use strong scents. But one plant stands out. It uses heat. This plant is called a cycad. It looks like a palm tree. It has cone-like structures. And it gets warm. This warmth is not random. It is a si

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Speeding Up Changes: A New Approach to Economic Growth

The current administration is making a big move to cut back on rules and regulations. They believe this will help the economy grow faster. This push is part of a larger plan to boost the economy before important elections next year. The idea is to make it easier for businesses to operate. This, in

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

The Knife, The Call, And The Fall

Sherrone Moore, the former Michigan head football coach, found himself in a tough spot after being let go. Reports say he was holding a knife and acting in a way that worried people. This all happened right after he lost his job. Police got calls about Moore's behavior. His wife was one of them. Sh

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Dec 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Newport News Plans Big Music Festival for Memorial Day Weekend

Newport News is planning a big music festival for next Memorial Day weekend. The city council has given $3. 03 million to make this happen. This money is from extra funds they had at the end of the year. The goal is to make Newport News a place people want to visit for culture and music. The festiv

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Robinhood's Stock Takes a Hit: Is It Time to Jump In?

Robinhood's stock price dropped around 9% recently. This happened after the company reported lower trading activity across different markets. In November, trading volumes fell by 37% for stocks, 28% for options, and 12% for cryptocurrencies. This decline is likely due to worries about market bubbles

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Dec 12 2025EDUCATION

Pennsylvania's Stipend Ruling: What Grad Students Need to Know

In a recent decision, Pennsylvania's finance board ruled that graduate stipends are not subject to state income tax. This came after a University of Pittsburgh student argued that her PhD stipend, which she relied on to cover living expenses, should not be taxed. The board agreed, stating that the s

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Dec 11 2025CRIME

A Bookkeeper's Big Heist: How a Trusted Employee Stole Millions from a NYC Restaurant

In a shocking turn of events, a bookkeeper named Lori Jakubowski has been accused of stealing a whopping $2. 5 million from Fresco by Scotto, a well-known Italian restaurant in New York City. This heist took place over seven long years, with Jakubowski creatively siphoning money in various ways. She

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Big Banks Under Scrutiny: What Did They Really Do?

A recent investigation into banks cutting off services to certain customers has wrapped up with little to show. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, led by Trump appointee Jonathan Gould, looked into claims that banks were unfairly denying services based on political beliefs. This came aft

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Dec 11 2025FINANCE

Satsuma Technology's Strategic Bitcoin Sale and Board Shake-Up

Satsuma Technology, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange, recently made a significant move. They sold a large chunk of their Bitcoin holdings. This was part of their plan to prepare for a bigger role in the main market. The company sold 579 Bitcoins from their total of 1, 199. This sale br

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

A Millionaire's Political Comeback Bid

David Trone, a wealthy businessman and former member of the House of Representatives, has decided to re-enter the political arena. At 70 years old, he is aiming to win back his previous seat in the House. This decision comes after he spent a massive $62 million on a failed Senate campaign last year.

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