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Dec 28 2025BUSINESS

Ventnor's Main Street Gets a Major Upgrade

Ventnor, a town on the Jersey Shore, is set to receive a significant boost with a $960, 000 grant from the state. This funding will go towards improving Dorset Avenue, a key commercial area that welcomes visitors to the city. The project will cover a stretch from the Dorset Avenue Bridge to Monmouth

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Dec 27 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Fall: Who's to Blame?

Bitcoin's value has taken a nosedive, dropping from its peak of $126, 000. This isn't just a small dip; it's a significant drop. So, what caused this? It turns out, it wasn't the average trader or those who borrowed heavily to invest. Instead, it was the big players, known as whales, who bought at t

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Electric Grid: A Targeted Struggle

Russia's approach to the conflict in Ukraine has been anything but straightforward. While they've had the capability to cripple Ukraine's power grid from the start, they've held back. This restraint isn't just about military strategy; it's also about politics. Russia needs to balance its actions car

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Dec 27 2025CRIME

Bus Takes a Wrong Turn in Yonkers

A Metro-North bus found itself in an unexpected situation on a Friday afternoon in Yonkers. The bus, usually a familiar sight on the streets, ended up colliding with a storefront near Warburton and Ashburton Avenue. The driver, the only person on board, walked away with minor injuries and was taken

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Dec 27 2025CRIME

Jeju Air Crash: A Year of Waiting for Answers

A year has passed since the tragic Jeju Air crash, but the families of the victims are still searching for answers. The investigation is behind schedule, and the families are growing frustrated. The crash happened on December 29, 2024, when a Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing at Muan airport.

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Dec 27 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's 2025 Turmoil: When Leverage Met Reality

In 2025, the crypto world saw a lot of action in derivatives trading. By the end of the year, forced liquidations had hit a staggering $150 billion. At first glance, this number seems like a sign of constant trouble. But in reality, it was more about the everyday workings of the market. Exchanges we

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Dec 27 2025FINANCE

Investing in Crypto's Backbone: New ETFs Focus on Infrastructure

Amplify ETFs has introduced two new funds that let investors bet on the companies powering blockchain technology, rather than the cryptocurrencies themselves. The Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) and Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ) began trading recently. These funds invest in com

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Dec 26 2025CRIME

A Tragic Christmas Loss: Kentucky Plane Crash Victim Count Rises

A recent event has added to the sorrow of a plane crash that happened in Kentucky a few months ago. A man who was hurt when the UPS cargo plane crashed into a scrapyard passed away on Christmas Day. This brings the total number of people who have died because of the crash to 15. The man who died, A

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Nebraska Schools Show Mixed Results in State Rankings

Nebraska schools have just received their yearly performance reviews from the state Department of Education. The results show that most schools have either stayed the same or improved slightly compared to last year. School leaders are hopeful that upcoming changes to how these rankings are calculate

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Growing Smart: How Charleston Can Balance Development and Environment

Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties are booming. New families and businesses are moving in, drawn by jobs and the Lowcountry's beauty. But growth brings challenges, especially protecting the area's water and marshes. Some people blame septic systems for water quality problems. They say th

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