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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Social Media Stars Shape Politics Without Saying a Word

Social media influencers have a surprising impact on politics, even when they don't talk about it. Recent studies reveal that these content creators can sway political views just by being popular. It turns out, what they post—or don't post—matters a lot. Meanwhile, Amazon workers are raising alarms

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Montreal Canadiens' Jake Evans Faces Tough Injury Challenge

Jake Evans, a key player for the Montreal Canadiens, is facing a rough patch after a heavy collision during a recent game. The incident happened when Evans and Justin Brazeau of the Pittsburgh Penguins clashed knees during the first period. Evans tried to walk off but couldn't return, leaving fans w

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Dec 22 2025FINANCE

SoFi's Big Move into Crypto: What's Next for the Stock?

SoFi Technologies has recently taken a significant step into the crypto world by launching its own stablecoin, SoFiUSD. This move is part of a larger strategy to expand its presence in the blockchain space, following the launch of SoFi Crypto. The company is leveraging its status as a regulated nati

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Dec 22 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Shift: Decentralization Meets Big Money

In 2025, the crypto world saw some big changes. One trend is easy to spot: decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms like Hyperliquid grew a lot. Even big companies like Coinbase started adding DeFi services. This helped decentralized exchanges take a bigger slice of the crypto trading pie. Now, these

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

AMC's Stock Slide: What's Really Going On?

AMC Entertainment's stock has been on a downward trend, despite some positive developments within the company. This decline raises questions about the factors influencing investor sentiment. First, let's talk about the good stuff. AMC had a strong weekend before Christmas. Over 4 million people vis

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Gems of St. Louis: Fun Ideas Between Christmas and New Year's

St. Louis has a lot going on between Christmas and New Year's that many people overlook. It's not just about the big holiday events. There are plenty of unique and fun activities to enjoy during this time. First, consider visiting the City Museum. It's not your typical museum. It's a massive playgr

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sebastopol's New Year's Day Music Fix: A Hangover Helper

In Sebastopol, a unique musical event has been helping locals recover from New Year's Eve celebrations since 2019. The "Hair of the Dog" show, organized by Doug Blumer and Nancy Irish of the band Bohemian Highway, offers a mid-afternoon musical pick-me-up on January 1st. This free event has become a

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Stella's Journey to Clear Sounds

Stella, a young girl from Utah, was born with a rare genetic disorder called Pendred syndrome. This condition caused her hearing to gradually worsen over time. At first, doctors thought her hearing issues were minor and could be fixed with simple drainage tubes. But Stella's mom, Kennedy Chugg, knew

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Dec 22 2025RELIGION

How Our Beliefs Shape Our View of Science

People often see the world through the lens of their beliefs. Religion or lack of it can shape how we view ourselves and others. This is not just about personal faith. It is also about how we see science and scientists. When we talk about religion, we usually think of faith. But it is more than tha

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Dec 22 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Sudden Surge: Short Sellers Take a Hit

Bitcoin's value shot up to $90, 000, causing a stir in the crypto world. Over $110 million in short positions were wiped out in just an hour. This happened when the price jumped from $86, 200. Most of these short positions were on bitcoin trading pairs. The surge in bitcoin's price didn't cause a b

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