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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

G20 Gathers in Africa Despite U. S. Absence

World leaders from the G20 met in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a significant summit, even though the U. S. chose not to attend. This gathering was unique because a declaration was adopted right at the beginning, which is not the usual way things are done. Typically, these declarations happen at t

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Nov 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

PS5 Price Drop: A Gamer's Dream Come True

Sony has just made a big move for gamers everywhere. They are slashing prices on all PlayStation 5 models. The PS5 Digital Edition is now at $399, the standard PS5 is $449, and the new PS5 Pro is $649. This is a huge deal for anyone thinking about getting a new console or upgrading their old one. T

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Nov 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Cheryl Hines: Love, Loss, and Life in the Political Spotlight

Cheryl Hines, the actress known for her roles in comedy, has had a lot on her plate lately. She's been dealing with some tough stuff, like losing her nephew and dealing with the fallout from her husband's controversial actions. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a big name in politics, and not everyone is a f

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Qatar and Sony Team Up to Boost Arabic Films

Qatar's Film Committee and Sony Pictures International Productions have joined forces to create a series of Arabic-language films. This partnership is part of Qatar's bigger plan to grow its entertainment industry. The deal was announced at the first-ever Doha Film Festival's Industry Days. It's one

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Healthcare Giant Premier Inc. Changes Hands

Premier Inc. , a big name in healthcare tech, just got a new owner. Patient Square Capital, a firm that invests in healthcare, is taking over. This deal got the green light from almost all the shareholders who voted. A whopping 99% of those who voted said yes. That's about 79% of all the shares out

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Nov 22 2025OPINION

How Smart Cars and Streets Can Tame Speeding

Portland has a speeding problem. But instead of relying on cops to enforce speed limits, some people think smart engineering could be the answer. Imagine driving a car that automatically adjusts its speed to stay within the limit. That's what adaptive cruise control does. It keeps a safe distance fr

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Nov 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Clash: Microsoft's AI Upgrade Faces Investor Skepticism

In the fast-paced world of tech, Microsoft recently unveiled some shiny new features for its AI assistant, Copilot, integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite. However, investors weren't wowed and the stock took a hit, dropping over 3% midday. Meanwhile, Google flexed its muscles by launching Gemini 3.

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes in the Gates Foundation's Investment Mix

The Gates Foundation Trust made some major moves in its investment portfolio during the third quarter of 2025. The total value of its investments dropped from $47. 78 billion to $36. 58 billion. This was mainly because they sold off a big chunk of their Microsoft shares, reducing their stake by a hu

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Nov 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Stock Takes a Hit: What's the Big Deal with Steam Machines?

Microsoft, a tech titan known for more than just gaming, is facing some heat. The company's stock took a small dip recently, and it might have something to do with the new Steam Machines from Valve. These machines are essentially gaming consoles that also work as PCs, and they're hitting the market

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Microsoft and Nvidia Team Up with Anthropic: What It Means for the Tech World

Microsoft and Nvidia have just teamed up with Anthropic. This move is a big deal. It shows Microsoft is spreading its bets in the AI world. They're not just relying on OpenAI anymore. This partnership could bring in a lot of money. Up to $10 billion a year, maybe more. That's a big boost for Microso

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