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Dec 23 2025CRIME

U. S. Takes Aim at Cartels Through Music and Visa Rules

In 2025, the Trump administration took a hard stance against cartels by targeting the entertainment industry. Musicians, DJs, and promoters found themselves under scrutiny for alleged ties to cartel money laundering or glorification of drug lords. This crackdown led to canceled tours, frozen assets,

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Dec 23 2025BUSINESS

Tech Firm Seeks Investment for Growth and Acquisition

Turnium Technology Group Inc. is looking to raise up to $4. 65 million through a new offering. Each unit in this offering costs $1, 000 and includes a secured debenture and 4, 000 share purchase warrants. The debentures come with a 16% annual interest rate and are secured by the company's assets. Th

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

The Big Bet: Larry Ellison Backs Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery Bid

Larry Ellison, a tech billionaire and father of Paramount's CEO, has stepped up to personally guarantee a massive $40. 4 billion equity offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. This move is aimed at easing concerns raised by Warner Bros. Discovery's board about Paramount's initial proposal. Warner Bros. D

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Dec 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Barry Manilow Takes a Break: Cancer Diagnosis and Concert Rescheduling

Barry Manilow, the legendary singer behind classics like "Copacabana, " recently shared some news with his fans. He has been diagnosed with lung cancer. This came after a long battle with bronchitis. Doctors found a small cancerous spot on his lung during an MRI scan. The good news is that it was ca

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Dad's Lifestyle: A Hidden Message in Sperm

Dads might be sending secret messages to their kids through their sperm. This isn't about genes. It's about tiny molecules called RNA. These molecules can carry information about a dad's lifestyle. Things like what he eats, how he exercises, and even how stressed he is. This idea is still new and a

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Foldable Phones: Still Pricey, But Getting Better

Foldable phones have come a long way in the past few years. They are no longer the clunky, fragile devices they once were. Manufacturers have been working hard to improve them, and now, they have finally fixed most of the big problems. Well, except for one: the price. Let's talk about the first fol

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Dec 22 2025FINANCE

Choosing Between Hercules and Trinity Capital: A Smart Investor's Dilemma

Investing in business development companies (BDCs) can be a tricky business. Two names often come up in discussions: Hercules Capital and Trinity Capital. Both offer attractive dividends, but which one is the better pick? Let's break it down. Hercules Capital, often called HTGC, has been around for

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil Exports Hit by U. S. Interceptions and Cyberattack

Venezuela's oil industry is facing fresh challenges. Shipments are slowing down. Most tankers are just moving oil between local ports. This follows recent U. S. actions against two more ships. State-run oil company PDVSA is also dealing with a cyberattack. The U. S. Coast Guard seized a supertanker

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Portland's Housing Crisis: Can Affordable Living Be Fixed?

Portland is facing a big problem with affordable housing. Many people are struggling to find a place to live that they can afford. Ambrose Haynes is one of them. He spent months waiting for help, but it never came. He wanted to live in a place where the rent was not too high, but he couldn't find on

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Honeywell's Stock Takes a Dip: What's Happening?

Honeywell's stock took a hit recently. The company lowered its expectations for the fourth quarter and the full year. This change is due to a new way of organizing its business units, which will start in early 2026. There's also some legal trouble. Honeywell is in talks to settle a lawsuit related

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