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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Great Flood: A Mother's Unending Quest

In a world where an asteroid strike has caused massive flooding, a mother's love and determination are put to the ultimate test. Gu An-na, an artificial intelligence researcher, is tasked with raising a synthetic child, Ja-in, as part of an experiment to give robots genuine human emotions. However,

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

College Sports: Big Money, Bigger Problems

College sports have seen a huge shift in recent years. Athletes are now getting paid, some making millions. This change came after two big court rulings. First, the Supreme Court said in 2021 that the NCAA couldn't limit benefits for athletes. Then, they allowed athletes to be paid for their name, i

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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Android Parents: Raising Kids in Space

Ridley Scott, the director behind Alien and Prometheus, made a TV show called Raised by Wolves. It's not part of the Alien story, but it's just as deep. The show is about two robots, Mother and Father, who are raising human children on a far-off planet. They want to protect the kids from the religio

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some Girls in Poor Countries Get the HPV Vaccine and Others Don't?

Cervical cancer is a big problem for women worldwide, but there's a vaccine that can stop it. The HPV vaccine is a powerful tool, yet many girls in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) aren't getting it. This is a big deal because these countries are struggling to fight cervical cancer. A recen

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Volta Finance: A Rocky November in the Investment World

In November 2025, Volta Finance saw a slight dip in returns, with a net return of -0. 6%. This brought their year-to-date performance to +2. 3%. Meanwhile, other investments like US High Yield bonds and Euro High Yield bonds performed much better, with returns of +7. 8% and +4. 8% respectively. The

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Gives Extra Cash to Shareholders

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has some good news for its investors. They just announced an extra dividend for the last part of 2025. This is on top of the regular dividend they already pay. The extra cash is $0. 07 per share. People who own shares by December 29, 2025, will get this bonus on Januar

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Dec 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Instagram Effect: How Narcissism and Celebrity Obsession Fuel Addiction

Instagram has become a massive platform, but it's not all fun and games. Researchers wanted to see how certain traits and behaviors might lead to unhealthy use of the app. They looked at things like narcissism, celebrity worship, difficulty managing emotions, and fear of missing out (FoMO). The stud

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Fighting River Blindness: A Closer Look at Cameroon's Struggle

In Cameroon's Massangam Health District, a battle against river blindness is ongoing. This disease, caused by a parasite, is spread by blackflies that thrive in fast-flowing rivers. The parasite can cause skin issues and even blindness. In some parts of Africa, the disease has been eliminated, but i

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

What's the Future of Gold and Silver?

Gold and silver prices are on a wild ride, and experts are making big predictions for 2026. But before jumping in, it's crucial to understand the risks and do your homework. First, let's talk about gold. Some analysts are forecasting it could hit $10, 000 an ounce by 2026. That's a huge leap from w

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

A Surprise Bonus for Investors: What's Behind It?

Investors in Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. got a nice surprise recently. The company's board decided to give out an extra $0. 15 for each share. This bonus payday is set for January 26, 2026, but only for those who own shares by December 31, 2025. So, why the extra cash? The company made mor

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