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Oct 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xbox Game Pass Price Hike: A Mixed Bag for Gamers

Microsoft recently made some big changes to Xbox Game Pass. They added more features and renamed some tiers, but they also raised the prices. This didn't go down well with many gamers, especially those who use the Ultimate subscription. The backlash was so strong that Microsoft's website had trouble

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Oct 05 2025LIFESTYLE

Navigating Friendship Faux Pas: A Closer Look at Social Boundaries

In a world where social norms often go unspoken, it's easy to find ourselves in awkward situations. Take, for instance, the case of a long-time couple who receive annual holiday cards from friends, but the wife's name is consistently left off the envelope. This oversight, happening for over two deca

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Oct 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Smart Home Upgrade: What's New and When to Expect It

Google has been busy updating its smart home features, and there's a lot to unpack. The new Google Home app is already out there, and it's got some cool new tricks. For starters, it's got three tabs at the bottom, making it easier to navigate. If you're on version 4. 0, you're good to go. The Ask H

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Oct 02 2025CRIME

Victims' Families Shielded from Disturbing Crime Scene Images

The families of four University of Idaho students, who were tragically murdered in 2022, have won a significant legal battle. They have been granted a permanent injunction against the City of Moscow, Idaho. This injunction prevents the city from releasing crime scene images that could cause further

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Sep 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Big Show: What's New in Tech and Gadgets?

Amazon is back with a fresh tech showcase, and it's been a while since they had one of these big events. Sure, they've had smaller gatherings for Kindles and Alexa AI, but this is the first major stage reveal for Echo products since 2023. A lot has changed at Amazon since then, especially with Panos

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Sep 30 2025FINANCE

A New Chapter in Crypto Regulation: Harris Steps Down

Adrienne Harris, who led the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for four years, has decided to step down. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted the department's growth under her leadership. In her final interview, Harris backed the idea of a US-UK crypt

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Sep 30 2025FINANCE

Big Banks Jump on the Crypto Bandwagon

Big banks and stock exchanges are getting serious about crypto. They want to give their customers a way to buy and sell digital currencies. But building their own crypto systems is hard and expensive. So, they're turning to companies like Binance for help. Binance is offering a ready-made solution.

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Sep 28 2025CRIME

Justice Delayed: How Prosecutors' Mistakes Sent an Innocent Teen to Prison

In a shocking turn of events, two former prosecutors from Plymouth County are now facing serious consequences for their actions in a case that wrongfully imprisoned a young student for 17 years. The Board of Bar Overseers found their behavior unacceptable, highlighting how their actions damaged the

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Sep 25 2025POLITICS

When Leaders Disagree: Science, Speech, and Public Trust

A prominent Republican senator has publicly disagreed with former President Donald Trump on two significant issues: the use of acetaminophen and the topic of free speech. Senator John Thune from South Dakota believes that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should focus on science to regain publi

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Sep 23 2025CRYPTO

How U. S. Rules Could Boost Crypto Adoption

The U. S. is taking steps to make cryptocurrency rules clearer. This could lead to more banks offering Bitcoin services. Alessio Quaglini, CEO of Hex Trust, thinks this will happen soon. He believes banks will start providing Bitcoin deposits, trading, and even structured products. This could be a b

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