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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants and Bitcoin Miners Team Up for AI

Bitcoin miners are teaming up with tech giants to explore new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI). This shift is driven by financial pressures and the need for more stable revenue streams. Google, for instance, has been quietly supporting several Bitcoin mining companies in their transitio

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Big Companies and Political Money: A Shady Game

Big companies with government contracts are playing a risky game with political money. They're pouring cash into political groups while still working with the government. This might not be legal, but no one is stopping them. Some well-known names are involved. United Healthcare, Chevron, and Coinba

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Virginia Beach Welcomes New Finance Leader

Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Mars Rover Perseverance: A Journey Beyond Expectations

The Perseverance rover, NASA's intrepid explorer on Mars, is proving to be more resilient than initially anticipated. Launched with the ambitious goal of collecting Martian samples for a future retrieval mission, Perseverance is still going strong, far beyond its original timeline. The rover, roughl

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Uncertain Future: Between Threats and Resilience

Venezuela is facing another wave of uncertainty, as the U. S. president threatens to block oil sales, the country's main income source. Many Venezuelans are used to economic struggles, but this new threat brings back memories of tough times. In Caracas, people like José, a retired surgeon, are takin

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Shifts: AI, Startups, and Big Changes in 2025

The tech world is going through big changes in 2025. AI is growing fast, but it's not all smooth sailing. Companies are facing new challenges, like higher costs, stricter rules, and more competition. Google is making moves to stay ahead. They've launched Gemini 3 Flash, a faster and cheaper AI mode

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

SunCar's Big Quarter: Profits, Partnerships, and Plans

SunCar Technology Group Inc. had a strong third quarter in 2025, showing growth and new partnerships. Revenue went up by 6% to $115. 8 million compared to the same time last year. This company, which focuses on AI cloud-based auto insurance and services in China, also turned a profit of $1. 4 millio

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Oil Giants Face Tough Times as Prices Drop

Oil prices have taken a hit, dropping from around $70 to just over $56 per barrel. This drop is tough on big oil companies like ExxonMobil, who make a lot of their money from drilling and producing oil. ExxonMobil has some of the best oil fields in the world, like the Permian Basin in the U. S. and

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Dec 18 2025CRYPTO

The Future of Money: How NEXA Cards Are Changing the Game

In a world where digital money is becoming the norm, people are looking for ways to spend it easily and safely. NEXA Cards are stepping up to meet this need with a unique solution. These cards work like regular debit cards but can be loaded with both traditional money and cryptocurrencies. This make

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

The CFO's Guide to Staying Calm in a Chaotic World

Finance leaders face a tough job. They deal with constant changes and high stress. But what if the key to success isn't just about crunching numbers? What if it's about mindset? A recent conversation with Chikako Tyler, COO at California Bank & Trust, shed light on this. She's not your typical fina

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