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Oct 21 2025FINANCE

Apple's Stock Surge: A Lesson in Smart Investing

Apple's recent stock surge, which saw a nearly 10-point jump, has sparked a conversation about the benefits of long-term investment over short-term trading. This surge had a ripple effect, boosting the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Analysts have been bullish on Apple, with some predicting continued grow

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Portland's National Guard Deployment: What's the Real Story?

The 9th Circuit Court recently overturned a lower court's decision, allowing the Trump administration to send National Guard troops to Portland. The majority of the judges agreed that the president has the authority to do this under a specific law. This law lets the president use the National Guard

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Oct 21 2025CRIME

The Louvre Heist: A Bold Daytime Robbery

The Louvre Museum in France recently experienced a daring theft during opening hours. A group of thieves managed to steal several valuable items, including crowns and jewelry with deep historical ties to French royalty. Experts suggest that the thieves were well-prepared and targeted specific treasu

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

A Fight Over Sex Education and Gender Identity

In a recent court hearing, a judge in Oregon made a decision that could impact sex education across the country. The case revolves around a directive from the Trump administration that aimed to remove references to "gender ideology" from sex education programs. This directive was challenged by a gro

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

When Big Tech Sneezes, Crypto Catches a Cold

The internet had a rough Monday. Amazon's cloud service, AWS, had some big problems. This caused trouble for many online platforms, including Coinbase and Robinhood. Coinbase said their services were back up, but some old transactions were still stuck. Robinhood also said they were having issues bec

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Oct 21 2025CRYPTO

When the Cloud Coughs, Crypto Sneezes

The internet had a rough morning, and crypto was caught in the crossfire. A hiccup in Amazon Web Services (AWS) sent ripples across the web, taking down major crypto platforms and blockchains. Coinbase, Robinhood, and even some Ethereum layer-2 networks felt the pinch when AWS's DynamoDB service stu

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

How We Count Using Our Bodies: A Fun Look at Numbers and Limbs

Counting is something we do every day. But have you ever thought about how we use our bodies to count? It turns out, our hands, feet, and other body parts play a big role in how we represent numbers. This is what we call body-based numeration systems. These systems use our anatomy to show numbers, w

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Games for Good Health: How Board Games Boost Well-Being

Board games are not just for fun. They are now being used in healthcare to teach, diagnose, and even treat patients. This is not a new idea, but it is becoming more popular. The games are being used for people of all ages, from kids to seniors. For older adults, board games can help keep their mind

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

Unlikely Allies: A Glimpse into Health Care Debate

In an unexpected turn, two politicians from opposing sides found common ground on a critical issue. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, surprisingly agreed with Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican, on the state of the health care system. Both acknowledged that the system is flawed, but their solutions differ gr

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

Special Education Jobs Vanish in Government Shutdown

In a move that has sparked outrage and concern, the U. S. government shutdown led to the layoff of over 120 employees in the special education division of the Department of Education. This decision, aimed at pressuring Democrats to end the budget crisis, has hit close to home for New Hampshire Sen.

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