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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Foldable Phones: Still Pricey, But Getting Better

Foldable phones have come a long way in the past few years. They are no longer the clunky, fragile devices they once were. Manufacturers have been working hard to improve them, and now, they have finally fixed most of the big problems. Well, except for one: the price. Let's talk about the first fol

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Changing Customer Service

A big company has just launched new AI tools to help brands improve their customer service. These tools are designed to make it easy for companies to add AI to their customer interactions. The AI agents can handle common tasks like answering questions, tracking orders, scheduling appointments, and p

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Tax Tips: Meals and Miles

Tax time can be confusing, especially when it comes to figuring out what counts as a business expense. Two experts from Wisconsin, Rick Kutch and Mark Leeder, share some key points to help business owners stay on track. First, let's talk about meals. Many people think any meal eaten during work hou

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Portland's Housing Crisis: Can Affordable Living Be Fixed?

Portland is facing a big problem with affordable housing. Many people are struggling to find a place to live that they can afford. Ambrose Haynes is one of them. He spent months waiting for help, but it never came. He wanted to live in a place where the rent was not too high, but he couldn't find on

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Honeywell's Stock Takes a Dip: What's Happening?

Honeywell's stock took a hit recently. The company lowered its expectations for the fourth quarter and the full year. This change is due to a new way of organizing its business units, which will start in early 2026. There's also some legal trouble. Honeywell is in talks to settle a lawsuit related

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Big Moves in Big Oil: Chevron's CFO Shares Insights

Chevron, a major player in the energy sector, has been making headlines with its recent acquisition of Hess for a staggering $53 billion. This deal, finalized in July, came after a lengthy legal battle with Exxon Mobil that lasted over 20 months. Now, Chevron is focusing on streamlining its operatio

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

How Our Past Shapes Who We Trust

Ever wondered why we instantly trust some strangers but not others? It turns out, our past experiences play a big role in shaping these quick judgments. Researchers wanted to find out how our brains use past knowledge to decide who seems trustworthy. They looked into something called stimulus gener

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Indiana's Map Mess: Who Won and Who Lost?

In Indiana, a big fight happened over changing the state's political maps. The Senate said no, even though former President Donald Trump wanted it done. This decision caused some big names to either gain or lose points. Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, along with Senators Jean Leising and Greg

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Building a Business Beyond Beats: 803Fresh's Blueprint for Success

803Fresh, known for his music, is also a savvy businessman. He believes that making music is just one part of the equation. To truly succeed, you need a team. This includes people for PR, management, and even engineers. It's all about working together to build something lasting. The digital world i

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader for WHY Brands: Ashley Gu Takes the Helm as CFO

Ashley Gu has been given a big new job at WHY Brands Inc. She is now the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This move shows that the company values her skills and experience. Gu has been with the company for a while. She started at Munchkin, a baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands, in 2018. She work

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