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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Uncovering Life's Bright Side with Craig Melvin

Craig Melvin, a familiar face on TODAY, is stepping into the podcast world with his new show, \"Glass Half Full. \" This isn't just another interview series; it's a cozy chat in his basement bar where he invites big names to share their stories. The podcast kicks off with a simple but intriguing qu

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Nov 11 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Market: A Rollercoaster Ride Amid Government Shutdown

Crypto prices took a wild ride, but managed to stay afloat. Bitcoin dipped but bounced back, while Ether and Solana saw small changes. XRP surged by 9%, fueled by hopes of a spot ETF approval. Meanwhile, Zcash and Monero cooled off after recent big gains. Crypto-related stocks also rebounded, with

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Oct 29 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Digital Cash: A Wild Ride in the Crypto World

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with the recent surge of the Official Trump coin. In just one week, its value shot up by over 35%. This spike happened after it broke through a long-term downward trend line. But what's driving this sudden interest? It turns out, the Trump Organization has been m

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Nvidia's Big Win: Why the Tech Giant is Soaring

Nvidia is on a roll. The company's shares hit a new high, making it the most valuable company in the world. This is a big deal because just a few months ago, things weren't looking so great for Nvidia. There were worries about competition from China and new rules from the US government. But now, the

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May 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Future: A Director's Take on Tariffs and Film Making

Richard Linklater, a well-known director, recently shared his thoughts on a significant topic: President Trump's proposed 100% tax on films made outside the U. S. He was speaking at the Cannes press conference for his latest film, "Nouvelle Vague, " which is about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's "Br

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Apr 13 2025HEALTH

How Hope and Despair Shape Lives After Melanoma

Cancer survival brings a mix of emotions. Two key attitudes stand out: optimism and pessimism. These aren't just fleeting moods. They are deep-seated traits that greatly affect how people handle stress. This includes the stress of living with cancer. These attitudes also link to specific ways pe

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

How Hope and Fear Shape Our View of Life's Big Moments

College students were asked to share their thoughts on how major life events might affect them. The results showed some interesting patterns. They were asked about how they thought their personality, beliefs, emotions, and social status might change after experiencing significant events. The stud

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses in a Spin: What's Going On?

In the United States, small businesses are feeling the heat. The National Federation of Independent Business's Uncertainty Index hit its second-highest level since 1973. This means small business owners are worried about the economy's future. The share of respondents who think it's a good time to ex

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Jan 26 2025FINANCE

Crypto Enthusiasts Hopeful After Trump's Policy Moves

In the first week of his administration, President Donald Trump has set the crypto world buzzing. The latest developments include the creation of a crypto task force by the acting Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, Mark Uyeda, and an executive order aimed at pushing cryptocurrency advancement

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Wall Street's New Crypto Hope: Trump's Pro-Crypto Stance

Just days into Donald Trump's second term, Wall Street's attitude towards crypto has done a 180. Morgan Stanley's CEO, Ted Pick, revealed at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the bank is keen to explore crypto transactions if regulations allow. Trump, once a crypto skeptic, has now embraced dig

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