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Nov 01 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Crypto Connections: A Look at the Money and Power

Donald Trump's recent pardon of Binance's founder, Changpeng Zhao, has raised eyebrows and sparked debates. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges, was pardoned by Trump on Oct. 23. Just five days later, Binance started promoting Trump's family crypto coins, USD1 and WLFI, on its U. S.

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Oct 31 2025SCIENCE

Metals That Bend the Rules: A New Way to Shape Our Future

Metals are tough and strong, but they can't change their shape easily. Unlike living things, they need a lot of heat and energy to move around. But what if metals could change their stiffness and shape without all that extra energy? That's what scientists are exploring. Imagine a metal that can swi

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Oct 31 2025SCIENCE

China's New Space Team: A Mix of Firsts and Familiar Faces

China just sent a new crew to its space station, Tiangong. This mission, called Shenzhou-21, is pretty special. It's carrying three astronauts, or taikonauts as China calls them, and something even more unusual: four live mice. This is the first time China has sent mammals to space. The crew includ

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Oct 31 2025BUSINESS

Apple's Hidden Ad Revenue Boom

Apple's ad business is growing fast, but the company isn't saying much about it. During a recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook mentioned that Apple's ad revenue hit a record high. But when asked for details, he stayed quiet. This makes people wonder if Apple is building a big ad business, even though

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Local Lenders Struggle as Funding Dries Up

In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump a

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Teamwork in the South China Sea: US and Philippines Join Forces

The United States and the Philippines have teamed up to create a new military group. This group will work together to boost their military skills and teamwork, especially in the South China Sea. The idea came up during a chat between the US defense leader Pete Hegseth and the Philippines' defense ch

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Oct 31 2025WEATHER

Halloween Weather: Chilly and Damp in Minnesota

Minnesota is set to have a Halloween that's more chilly and damp than warm and sunny. The weather will be cool, with temperatures in the low to mid-40s across the state. In the northern parts, it might even drop to the upper 30s. The Twin Cities can expect a high of around 44 degrees, which is a bit

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Oct 31 2025BUSINESS

Vending Machines Get a High-Tech Upgrade

A company is changing the vending game with its new nationwide plan. DFY Vending is taking its high-tech vending machines across the country. These aren't your average snack dispensers. They are smart, automated, and designed to make life easier for businesses. The company offers a complete package

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Oct 31 2025SCIENCE

Space Rocks and Nuclear Tests: How the World is Getting Ready

The International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) has kicked off a special mission. They're focusing on a comet called 3I/ATLAS. This mission is all about tracking this space rock with extreme precision. It's like a big practice run to see how well the world can spot and follow objects from space.

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Oct 31 2025SCIENCE

How Our Brains Handle What We See: A Fresh Look

Our brains are busy places. They handle a lot of information from our eyes. But how do they decide what to remember? This is a big question in brain science. Three key areas stand out: attention, short-term memory, and what we actually see. Attention is like a spotlight. It helps us focus on import

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