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Dec 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Pixel 10: A Smartphone Worth Considering

Google's Pixel 10 is making waves in the smartphone market, especially with its current discount. This phone is often praised as a top choice for Android users. Right now, you can find it on Amazon for around $449, which is a significant drop from its usual price. This deal is available when you use

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Paychecks at Risk: Student Loan Defaults Hit Hard in 2026

Starting in early 2026, some people with overdue student loans might see their paychecks shrink. The government is planning to take money directly from the wages of those who haven't paid back their loans. This move is part of a bigger effort to collect overdue payments, which began earlier this yea

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Billionaire's Big Bet: Changing the Game of Giving

Larry Ellison, a tech billionaire, is making waves with a huge $40 billion promise. He's backing his son's plan to take over Paramount. This isn't your typical charity donation. It's a new way of giving where billionaires use their money to shape industries instead of just writing checks. Ellison's

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

The U. S. Economy: Strong Growth Amid Challenges

The U. S. economy showed impressive growth in the third quarter of 2025, expanding at a 4. 3% annual rate. This growth was driven by military spending and a significant increase in corporate profits. Despite this growth, there are concerns about the economy's health. Consumer sentiment remains low,

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Wage Garnishment Returns for Student Loan Defaulters

Starting in early 2026, the U. S. Education Department plans to resume taking money directly from the paychecks of people who haven't paid their student loans in over 9 months. This practice, called wage garnishment, was put on hold during the pandemic. The department says they will begin by sending

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Road Trips Get a Price Break

Drivers across the U. S. are enjoying a pleasant surprise this holiday season: cheaper gas. December has turned out to be the most affordable month for fuel prices all year. The national average for unleaded gasoline has been below $3 since December 2, hitting a low of about $2. 85 per gallon. Price

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Pro Bowl Stars Shine: Teams and Players to Watch in 2026

The 2026 Pro Bowl rosters are out, and several teams and players are making headlines. The Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks are leading the pack with six selections each. This is a big deal because it shows how strong these teams are. The Cowboys, Lions, Ch

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Dec 24 2025SCIENCE

Deep-Sea Arctic Life: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Freya Hydrate Mounds

In the icy, high-pressure depths of the Arctic Ocean, something extraordinary was discovered. Scientists stumbled upon a unique geological feature called the Freya Hydrate Mounds, located near Greenland's Molloy Ridge. These mounds are not just any ordinary sea floor structures; they are the deepest

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Where Will the Royals Play Next? A Big Choice Ahead

The Kansas City Chiefs are moving to a new stadium in Kansas. This has put the spotlight on the Royals. They need to decide where to play after their lease at Kauffman Stadium ends in 2031. The Royals' owner wants a downtown ballpark. But plans have hit roadblocks. Last year, voters in Jackson Coun

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Diplomatic Tensions: Iran and US at Odds Over Nuclear Deal

Iran and the US are still talking, but they are far apart on the nuclear deal. The US wants Iran to stop enriching uranium. Iran says it has the right to do so under the 2015 nuclear deal. The US pulled out of this deal in 2018. At a recent UN meeting, Iran's ambassador said his country is ready fo

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