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Nov 28 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Shopping: How Rising Prices Are Changing Habits

Money is tight for many people this holiday season. A recent study shows that almost 80% of Americans think prices have gone up. Because of this, 40% plan to spend less on gifts and other holiday expenses. Many are cutting back on gifts for others, eating out, and big purchases. Tariffs are also af

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

Warblers' Weather Wisdom: How Climate Shapes Their Long Flights

Vermivora warblers, small songbirds, face a big challenge during migration: crossing the Gulf of Mexico. This journey is risky, with many birds not making it. To understand why and how they attempt this flight, researchers tracked 89 warblers from 2013 to 2017 using tiny devices that record light le

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Nov 28 2025BUSINESS

Black Friday: When Do Big Stores Open?

Black Friday is a big deal for many shoppers. It's the day after Thanksgiving when lots of stores offer big discounts. People often think this is the best time to buy expensive items, seasonal goods, and trendy products. But is it really the best time to shop? Some experts say that deep discounts h

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

How Social Media Feeds Shape Our Political Views

In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or

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Nov 28 2025CRYPTO

Solana ETFs See First Drop After Strong Start

Solana's ETFs experienced their first decline since their launch, with a notable outflow of $8. 10 million on a recent Wednesday. This marks the end of a 21-day streak of continuous inflows. Despite this setback, Solana's price has shown resilience, trading around $141, up approximately 3. 6% in the

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Nov 28 2025FINANCE

Japan's Bond Market: A Shift in Strategy

Japan's top bond dealers are pushing for a change in the government's bond sales strategy. They want more short-term notes, like two-, five-, and ten-year bonds. At the same time, they're asking for fewer super-long bonds to be issued. This shift comes as Japan's longer-term bonds have been under p

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Nov 28 2025FINANCE

Big Moves in the Stock Market on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is here, but the stock market doesn't stop for holidays. Let's look at some big news from today. Toyota is seeing more cars sold in the U. S. October 2025 was a good month for them. This is great news for the company. Microsoft is putting money into solar projects in Mexico, Braz

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Nov 28 2025LIFESTYLE

Warm Feet, Happy Wallet: Affordable Winter Boots You'll Love

Winter is here, and with it comes the struggle to keep feet warm without breaking the bank. Many people think that staying cozy in cold weather means spending a lot on fancy brands. But there's a secret: you can get similar comfort and style for less. Enter Koolaburra by Ugg, a brand that offers a m

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Nov 27 2025SCIENCE

Bennu Asteroid: A Cosmic Grocery Store for Life's Building Blocks

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found tryptophan, a crucial amino acid, on the asteroid Bennu. This finding adds to the growing list of life's essential ingredients that have been identified in space rocks. The sample, collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, provides a unique glimpse

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Will Middle-Class Donors Step Up to Fill the Giving Gap?

New tax laws might change how Americans give to charity. The changes could make the wealthy give less and encourage middle-class folks to give more. But will it work? The tax bill passed in July has some big changes. It lowers the tax benefit for top earners from 37% to 35%. This could mean $4. 1 b

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