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Dec 30 2025OPINION

Who Pays the Price for AI's Power Play?

AI is making big waves, and not just in tech. It's shaking up the power grid, and that's a problem for everyone. The recent green light for a massive data center in Cumberland County is just the start. This isn't just about having enough electricity. It's about who foots the bill when things don't g

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Dec 30 2025EDUCATION

Maine's Housing Crisis: Can New Tech and Young Talent Save the Day?

Maine is in a serious housing crunch. By 2030, the state needs 83, 000 new homes, but last year, only 1, 800 were built. That's a huge gap. The problem isn't just about building more; it's about doing it smarter and faster. One big issue is the lack of workers. Since the last housing boom in 2007,

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Dec 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Denim Reinvented: How Celebrities Made Jeans Exciting Again

Denim is not new. It has been around for a long time. But in 2025, celebrities showed that it can still be exciting. They wore jeans in many different ways. Some were tight. Some were loose. Some had patches. Others had drawstrings. This made denim look fresh and new. One popular trend was cuffed j

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Dec 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays on December 30th

December 30th is a special day for many famous faces. It's the day when stars like Tiger Woods and Eliza Dushku add another candle to their birthday cakes. But did you know there's more to these celebs than just their famous roles and achievements? Take Tiger Woods, for example. He's not just a gol

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Dec 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Embrace Their Natural Look

Many famous faces in Hollywood have chosen to age naturally, rejecting the pressure to undergo cosmetic procedures. Barbra Streisand, for instance, has always believed in her talent over altering her appearance. She once questioned why she should change her looks when her voice and skills were enoug

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Exercise, Babies, and Odd Facts: A Mix of Health Insights

Women outperform men in heart health when it comes to exercise. Studies show that women who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity for 150 minutes a week see a 22% reduction in coronary heart disease risk. Men, on the other hand, only see a 17% reduction with the same amount of exercise. H

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Dec 30 2025BUSINESS

Prenetics Shifts Focus: Bitcoin Out, Health Brand In

Prenetics, a health sciences company, has decided to stop buying bitcoin and will now focus all its attention on IM8, a health and wellness brand it co-founded with David Beckham. This change in strategy happened after the company's board gave the green light. They will keep the 510 bitcoins they al

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Jaden Ivey: The Pistons' Bench Booster

Jaden Ivey is back on the court, but his role has changed. The young guard is no longer a starter, but he is making a big impact coming off the bench. He has played in 17 games since his return, averaging 8. 4 points, 2. 1 rebounds, and 1. 8 assists per game. His shooting percentages are decent, wit

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Dec 30 2025FINANCE

Smart Moves: Fund Pays Extra to Investors

A fund focused on health and sustainability made a special payment to its investors. This extra payment of $0. 60 per unit was given to those who owned units by the end of business on December 29, 2025. This payment is on top of the regular monthly payments of $0. 0333 per unit. The fund automatica

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Trading Gets a Boost with New Additions

Margex, a platform known for making crypto trading easy, has just added new coins to its lineup. ASTER, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Pump. fun (PUMP), Hedera (HBAR), DASH, Zcash (ZEC), Worldcoin (WLD), and Plasma (XPL) are now available for trading. This means users can now trade these coins with up to 100X

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