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Sep 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

California's Bold Move to Protect Kids from Social Media

A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has largely supported a California law aimed at safeguarding children from potentially harmful social media practices. The law, which requires parental consent for children to access so-called "addictive feeds, " was challenged by a tech industry group, Net

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Sep 10 2025FINANCE

How Lower Interest Rates Could Boost Bank Stocks

The Federal Reserve is likely to lower interest rates soon. This move could be great news for banks and financial companies. When the Fed cuts short-term rates, it can make borrowing cheaper. This often leads to more people and businesses taking out loans. At the same time, if long-term rates stay h

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Sep 09 2025POLITICS

Nepal's Fire and Fury: A Nation's Cry Against Corruption

Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba

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Sep 09 2025CRYPTO

Why a Company Switched Gears to Bet Big on Crypto

A company called Forward Industries made a surprising move. They decided to put a huge chunk of money, $1. 65 billion, into Solana, a type of cryptocurrency. This news shook things up, causing their stock to jump 92% before the market even opened. But the excitement didn't last. By the end of the da

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Sep 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Young Activist Challenges Tech Giants Over AI Risks

In the world of artificial intelligence, a young activist is making waves. Sneha Revanur, a 20-year-old student from Stanford University, is not backing down from the big tech companies. She is fighting for better rules on AI, even though some powerful people don't like it. Revanur started her jour

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Sep 08 2025BUSINESS

Starz Entertainment: A Mixed Bag of Investor Opinions

Starz Entertainment has been a hot topic among analysts lately. Robert W. Baird, a well-known financial firm, recently started following the company's stock. They gave it a "neutral" rating and set a price target of $13. 00. This suggests that they believe the stock could go up by about 3. 17% from

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Sep 08 2025BUSINESS

Investors Bet Big on WEBTOON: What's Driving the Hype?

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. has caught the eye of major investors, signaling growing confidence in the digital storytelling platform. American Century Companies Inc. significantly increased its stake in WEBTOON by 193. 3% in the first quarter, now holding 43, 800 shares worth $336, 000. This isn't an

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Sep 07 2025OPINION

Political Cartoons: Vaccines, Epstein, and Chicago

In the world of politics, things can get pretty heated. Take the Senate Finance Committee, for example. They had a big meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The topic? Vaccines and the chaos at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some Republican senators

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Sep 07 2025CRYPTO

Nasdaq's New Hurdle for Crypto Investments

Nasdaq has introduced a new rule that requires shareholder approval for companies looking to use stock issuances to buy cryptocurrencies. This move comes as many companies have been rushing to add crypto to their treasuries, with a total of $132 billion planned for such purchases this year. The new

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Sep 07 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Market Takes a Dip: What's Going On?

Crypto prices took a tumble recently, even as stock markets were on the rise. Bitcoin, the biggest name in crypto, dropped to just over $109, 000 before bouncing back a bit. Ethereum, another major player, fell below $4, 300 and didn't recover much. XRP also saw a small decline. One big reason for

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