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Nov 07 2025BUSINESS

Golden Entertainment: A Mixed Bag of Numbers

Golden Entertainment's recent financial report for the third quarter of 2025 shows a mixed picture. The company saw a slight dip in revenue, bringing in $154. 8 million compared to $161. 2 million the previous year. This drop also led to a net loss of $4. 7 million, a stark contrast to the $5. 2 mil

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Nov 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Robots Learn to Talk to Us: The Human Side of Tech

Robots are becoming more social, but they still struggle to keep us interested. They are used in hospitals, schools, and even for fun, but they often fail to hold our attention for long. This is because making robots socially smart is tricky. It's not just about programming them to show emotions. Re

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Nov 07 2025LIFESTYLE

Oprah's 2025 Gift Picks: A Story of Determination and Olive Oil

Oprah's annual gift guide for 2025 is out, and it features a special product from a ranch with a fascinating backstory. The ODE Hand & Body Lotion Discovery Set, made by McEvoy Ranch, caught Oprah's eye. She loved how the lotions are beautifully packaged and made right in Petaluma, California. The s

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Digging into the Past: U. S. Probes 2016 Election Interference Claims

In a twist of events, federal prosecutors are gearing up to dig into the 2016 election interference claims. They are preparing to issue grand jury subpoenas to investigate officials from the Obama administration who put together a report on Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. Th

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Buncombe County's Big Plans for the Future

Buncombe County has a new plan to make life better for everyone. This plan is called the 2030 Strategic Plan. It covers six big areas: growth, money, schools, health, safety, and nature. The plan was made with help from experts and the community. The county wants to build more homes and fix old one

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Why Hating Jews Hurts Everyone

Let's talk about why hating Jews is a bad idea for everyone, not just Jews. It's not just about being nice; it's about what's good for society as a whole. First, let's look at some history. In the Middle Ages, England used Jews for banking because the church didn't allow Christians to lend money at

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

A Big Step Forward in the Fight Against Childhood Brain Cancer

In a heartwarming show of support, top financial advisors and their firms came together to donate $1. 5 million to a cause close to many hearts: finding a cure for childhood brain cancer. This generous contribution will go towards a groundbreaking clinical trial for a vaccine therapy that could chan

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Oregon's Chance to Shape Future Elections

Oregon is making big changes to how money flows in politics. Starting in 2027, new rules will limit how much people can give to candidates running for statewide offices. The cap is set at $3, 300 per person for each election cycle. These changes come from a law passed in 2024, known as House Bill 40

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Nov 07 2025FINANCE

Smart Moves: How Google Finance Uses AI to Simplify Stock Picking

Ever wondered how to make sense of the stock market without spending hours glued to charts and data? Google Finance has rolled out some cool AI features to help you out. These tools can quickly analyze stocks and give you insights that used to take forever to figure out. There are two main ways to

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Nov 07 2025FINANCE

Your Wallet and Wild Weather: The Hidden Costs of Climate Change

Climate change is not just about the environment. It's also about money. More extreme weather events are happening. These events cost a lot of money. The tools used to manage these risks are outdated. They were designed for a time when weather patterns were more stable. The financial world is begin

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