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Nov 16 2025EDUCATION

How Smell Books Grow With You

Smell books have been around since the 1970s, but not many people have studied how they change as kids grow up. These books mix words, pictures, and smells to make reading more fun. A recent study looked at 334 of these books to see how the smells and words change for different ages. For little kid

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Nov 16 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Lending Project Mutuum Finance Nears $20M Milestone

Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol, is making waves in the crypto world. The project is on the brink of a significant milestone, with funding approaching $20 million. This surge in interest comes as the team wraps up Roadmap Phase 2, setting the stage for the proj

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Nov 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Fitness+ Future: What's Next?

Apple's Fitness+ might be in for a big change. There are rumors that it could be part of a new, bigger health service called Apple Health+. This new service might launch next year. If that happens, Fitness+ might not be sold alone anymore. Instead, it could be part of this bigger health package. A

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Nov 16 2025CRYPTO

Big Names Bet Big on Bitcoin Mining

The Scaramucci family has put over $100 million into American Bitcoin, a mining company with ties to former President Donald Trump’s sons. This investment came through Solari Capital, a firm started by AJ Scaramucci, which led a $220 million funding round back in July. The company went public later

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

The Man Who Played President: A Look at Aaron Sorkin's Political Vision

Aaron Sorkin's "The American President" left a lasting mark on many, shaping careers and perspectives. The film introduced a president who was relatable, dealing with everyday struggles like forgetting to sign his daughter's permission slip. This president, Andrew Shepherd, was a widower who faced p

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Nov 16 2025OPINION

Victims Speak Up: A New Approach to Justice

In the past, politicians often used the pain of crime victims to push their own agendas. They rarely asked what victims truly wanted or needed. Instead, they made assumptions and created laws that didn't always help. For example, after a tragic event in 1993, laws were passed that focused on punishm

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Confusion Over Chicago's Shopping Scene Sparks Laughter

In a recent social media post, Donald Trump suggested sending troops to protect a shopping center in Chicago. The issue? The shopping center he mentioned doesn't exist anymore. Trump was talking about the Miracle Mile Shopping Center, which closed years ago. But Chicago has a famous shopping area ca

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Nov 16 2025CRIME

A Rochester Man's Repeated Thefts Raise Concerns

A 21-year-old man from Rochester, Bill Gum Benjamin, is back in trouble with the law. This time, he's been convicted of stealing money from another person. Court papers say he scared the victim into taking out cash from ATMs and then took it. The victim, who didn't want to give Benjamin any more mon

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Chicago Crime Numbers Drop: Who's Taking the Credit?

Chicago has seen a big drop in crime lately. Shootings are down by 35%, and carjackings have nearly halved. These numbers are a big deal, but not everyone is happy to talk about them. Some people say President Donald Trump's policies are behind this change. They argue that his crime-fighting effort

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Chile's Big Vote: Crime, Borders, and Extreme Ideas

Chile is about to pick a new leader, and the choices are quite extreme. There are eight people running, but three are way ahead in the race. One is a communist, and the other two are super conservative. The country is dealing with a lot of crime and people moving in from other countries, so voters a

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