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Jan 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Hotels: Making Tech Work for You, Not the Other Way Around

Hotels have been trying to keep up with the latest tech trends for years. They've added tablets, voice assistants, and QR codes everywhere. But often, these features don't work as well as they should. For business travelers and tech-savvy tourists, technology should be like a good assistant—quiet, h

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Jan 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Retro Tech: Why Some 80s Gadgets Deserve a Second Chance

The 1980s were a time of bold fashion, iconic movies, and groundbreaking technology. While some tech from that era seems laughably outdated today, like the massive Motorola Dynatac 8000X cellphone, other gadgets still hold a special place in people's hearts. These devices aren't just nostalgic relic

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Jan 25 2026CRYPTO

Dutch Tax Plan Sparks Debate: Will It Drive Investors Away?

The Dutch government is considering a new tax plan that could shake up the investment world. The idea is to tax not just the profits people make when they sell investments, but also the potential profits they could make, even if they haven't sold anything yet. This includes stocks, bonds, and crypto

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Jan 25 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Quantum Computing Challenge: What's at Stake?

The crypto world is facing a new kind of challenge: quantum computing. This advanced technology could potentially break the cryptography that keeps blockchain networks secure. To tackle this issue, Coinbase, a major crypto exchange, has set up a special advisory board. This group will study the risk

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Jan 25 2026CRYPTO

SEC Drops Case Against Gemini After Investors Get Money Back

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to drop its case against Gemini, a crypto exchange run by the Winklevoss twins. This comes after investors in Gemini's lending program got all their money back. The SEC had started this case last year. They accused Gemini and another co

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Heart Health in America: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Challenges

The latest numbers on heart disease and stroke in the U. S. show both good and bad news. While deaths from these conditions have gone down, they still top the list of causes of death in the country. Almost half of American adults are dealing with some form of cardiovascular disease. This should make

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Tulsa's New Shelter Faces Its First Big Test

Tulsa's newest shelter had its first real test during a recent winter storm. This wasn't just any storm. It was a big one, and it hit hard. The shelter, built to help people in need, had to prove itself. And it did. The shelter opened just in time. It was ready when the storm rolled in. People who

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Syria's Shaky Truce: What's Next for Kurds and Government Forces?

Tensions are high in northern Syria as government troops and Kurdish forces face off, waiting for a deadline that could either bring peace or more fighting. The deadline, set for Saturday evening, was supposed to decide if the two sides would stop fighting or keep going. But there's talk that the de

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

Trump vs. JPMorgan: A Battle of Words and Money

Trump is suing JPMorgan for a huge amount of money. He says the bank closed his accounts because of politics. The bank says it's not true. Who's right? Trump claims JPMorgan closed his accounts because of his political views. He says this is unfair and against the law. He also says the bank spread

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

Why Do News Anchors Keep Disappearing?

TV news is changing fast. Many familiar faces are gone. Some people miss the old days. Back then, anchors stayed for years. Now, they come and go quickly. This happens on both big and local news channels. Money is a big reason for this change. Fewer people watch TV news. So, advertisers pay less. T

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