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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Lincoln's Storm Cellar Bar to Shut Down on Halloween

The Storm Cellar bar in Lincoln is saying goodbye on Halloween. This isn't just any closure; it's the end of an era for a place that's been a local favorite. The bar has been a go-to spot for many, offering a unique vibe and a great selection of drinks. But now, it's time for the final call. The de

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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Smart Ways to Get a Business Loan

Running a small business is tough. There are many tasks to handle, like paying employees and sending bills to customers. Getting a loan can be even tougher. But did you know that smaller banks say yes to more loans than big ones? According to a recent report, small banks approve 82% of applications.

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Nov 01 2025FINANCE

U. S. Investors Play It Safe Ahead of Fed Move and Tech Reports

Investors in the U. S. took a step back from big moves last week. They put less money into stock funds as they waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and big tech companies' earnings reports. This cautious approach led to a significant drop in investments compared to the previou

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Nov 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of AI: How Imagination Tech's GPUs Challenge NVIDIA

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a reality that shapes our daily lives. In this world, GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) play a crucial role in enabling AI to perform complex tasks. Imagination Technologies, a company known for its GPU intellectual propert

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Nov 01 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Crypto Connections: A Look at the Money and Power

Donald Trump's recent pardon of Binance's founder, Changpeng Zhao, has raised eyebrows and sparked debates. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges, was pardoned by Trump on Oct. 23. Just five days later, Binance started promoting Trump's family crypto coins, USD1 and WLFI, on its U. S.

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Nov 01 2025FINANCE

Smart Ways to Invest Using Direct Indexing

Direct indexing is changing the game for investors. It's not just for the super-rich anymore. This strategy lets people pick and choose stocks from an index, like the S&P 500, instead of buying a fund that tracks the whole index. This might sound simple, but it's a big deal. Investors can tweak thei

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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Why Poor Countries Need to Find New Ways to Get Money

Poor countries are in a tough spot. They used to get a lot of money from richer nations to help with health, education, and fighting climate change. But now, that money is disappearing. The US has almost stopped giving aid. The UK is cutting back. Other countries are doing the same. This is a big de

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

South Korea's Big Tech Teams Up with Nvidia for AI Boom

South Korea is making a big move in the world of artificial intelligence. Nvidia, a major player in AI technology, is teaming up with some of South Korea's biggest tech companies. This includes Hyundai, Samsung, SK Group, and Naver. The goal? To boost South Korea's AI capabilities and infrastructure

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

How Smartphones Might Be Helping Older Adults Feel Better

In China, a big study looked at how smartphones affect the mood of older adults. Over 10, 000 people, with an average age of 84, were part of this research. The study found that those who used smartphones had fewer signs of depression compared to those who didn't. The study grouped smartphone users

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Oct 31 2025SCIENCE

Speeding Up Battery Recycling: New Heating Tech to the Rescue

The world is charging ahead with electric cars and gadgets, and that means a lot of old lithium-ion batteries are piling up. Recycling these batteries is crucial, but the usual methods can be slow and use too much energy. So, scientists are looking into faster heating methods to make recycling more

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