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Oct 23 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Energy Hunger: The Price We Pay

Bitcoin mining is a power-hungry process. It's not just about the digital coins. It's about the massive amount of electricity needed to keep the network running. The more people mine, the more energy is consumed. And guess what? The price of Bitcoin plays a big role in this. When Bitcoin's value so

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Oct 23 2025SPORTS

Reno's Big Bet on Youth Sports

A big change is coming to downtown Reno. A local hotel-casino owner wants to build up to 12 sports fields over the next six years. These fields will be used for soccer and lacrosse tournaments. The plan is part of a new group called the Downtown Reno Amateur Sports Association. The fields will be ne

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Nighttime Changes on King Street: A Look at Charleston's Youth Curfew

Charleston's downtown area, especially King Street, has seen some changes lately. A new rule is in place. It stops kids under 17 from hanging out late at night. This rule, or curfew, started in June. It runs from 9 p. m. to 6 a. m. in the Central Business District. Business owners on King Street ar

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Health Care Costs: A Growing Burden for Employers and Workers

Health care costs are on the rise, and employers are feeling the pinch. With 154 million people under 65 relying on employer-sponsored health insurance, the financial strain is significant. Recent data shows that the average annual premiums for single coverage have reached $9, 325, while family cove

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Oct 23 2025CRYPTO

The Great Tech Talent Shuffle: Crypto and AI

The tech world is witnessing a fascinating exchange of talent. After the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, approximately 1, 000 professionals transitioned from crypto roles to AI startups. However, crypto firms managed to attract a similar number of workers from other industries, such as traditional f

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Oct 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Iceland's Unexpected Visitors: Mosquitoes Arrive for the First Time

Iceland, known for its icy landscapes and volcanic activity, has recently seen something unusual: mosquitoes. These tiny insects, which are rare in Iceland, were found near the capital, Reykjavik. An expert in insects, Matthías Alfreðsson, confirmed that three mosquitoes were collected. They were fo

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Oct 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Costly Climate Calamities: A Record-Breaking Start to the Year

The first half of the year has been a costly one for the United States, with weather disasters causing over $100 billion in damage. This is the most expensive start to any year on record. Fourteen separate disasters each caused at least $1 billion in damage. This is a stark reminder of the increasin

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Oct 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Weather Chaos: A Costly Start to 2025

Extreme weather events in the first half of 2025 have caused unprecedented damage in the US, totaling a staggering $101 billion. This alarming figure comes from a revived climate-disaster database, once managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which was abruptly discont

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Oct 22 2025FINANCE

MuniFin's Bold Financial Strategy: Early Note Redemption Explained

Municipality Finance Plc has made a surprising decision to pay back some of its debt earlier than expected. They plan to redeem EUR 20 million in notes by November 5, 2025. These notes have been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, but MuniFin has requested to delist them. So, what's the big idea

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Oct 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

AI's Green Side: How Smart Tech Can Save the Planet

AI is often criticized for its high energy use, but it also offers solutions to environmental problems. Data centers powering AI use a lot of electricity, and this demand is expected to rise. However, AI can help reduce energy waste and pollution in various ways. One area where AI shines is in maki

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