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Nov 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

People Power: A Colorful Stand for Climate Change in Belem

In Belem, Brazil, a vibrant protest unfolded during the midway point of the UN climate negotiations. The streets filled with people wearing black to mourn the impact of fossil fuels and red to honor those fighting for the environment. This was not just any protest; it was a bold statement made by va

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Nov 15 2025CRYPTO

Ether's Big Buyer: BitMine Keeps Piling Up

BitMine Immersion Technologies has been on a shopping spree for Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Last week, they added a whopping 110, 288 ETH tokens to their collection, which is worth nearly $400 million at current prices. This brings their total ETH holdings to over 3

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Seattle's New Mayor: A Surprise Victory for Progressive Change

In a surprising turn of events, Bruce Harrell, the centrist Democrat and former City Council member, initially seemed to be leading the race for Seattle's mayor. However, as more ballots came in, the tide shifted dramatically in favor of 43-year-old democratic socialist candidate, M. Lorena Wilson.

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Nov 15 2025HEALTH

Foods in Packages: A Hidden Risk for Young Women

Young women might face a higher chance of developing early-stage colon issues if they eat a lot of processed foods. This is what a recent study suggests. The research tracked over 29, 000 nurses under 50 for many years. They looked at what the nurses ate and whether they developed precancerous growt

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Nov 15 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Rollercoaster: Nvidia and Bitcoin Take the Wheel

The stock market had a wild ride on Friday. It started with a big drop but then bounced back. The S&P 500, which tracks a big chunk of the market, ended the day with a tiny loss. The Nasdaq, home to many tech giants, actually finished in the green. The Dow Jones, however, took a bigger hit, though n

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Walmart's Stock Soars: A Look at the Numbers

Walmart's stock has seen a remarkable rise since Doug McMillon took the helm in 2014. It has more than quadrupled in value, outperforming many of its competitors. Only Amazon and Costco have seen better returns in that time. Target, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Kroger, and Albertsons have all lagged

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Nov 15 2025CRIME

Georgia's Trump Case: A New Prosecutor Steps In

A new face is now leading the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others. Pete Skandalakis, head of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, has taken over after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified. Willis was removed due to a r

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Nov 15 2025CRIME

Coach John Beam: A Life Cut Short, A Community in Mourning

John Beam, a beloved figure in Oakland, was more than just a football coach. He was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding light for countless young people. His sudden death after a targeted shooting on the Laney College campus has left a void in the community. The incident has raised questions about cam

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Nov 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Discovering Hidden Patterns in Data: A New Approach

In the world of data analysis, finding meaningful patterns can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. A recent development offers a fresh way to uncover these patterns, specifically high-confidence association rules, in large datasets. This method builds on previous work but takes a unique ap

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Nov 15 2025SCIENCE

How Gas Anesthesia Affects Pain Sensors in Rats

Isoflurane is a common gas used in surgeries to make patients unconscious and numb to pain. It works by targeting certain channels in nerve cells, but how it affects specific pain-sensing nerves is not fully understood. Researchers studied how isoflurane impacts tetrodotoxin-resistant sodium channel

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