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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

Big Money Move: Citadel Gives Back to Investors

Citadel, a major player in the investment world, is making a big move. They plan to give back a huge chunk of their 2025 profits to their investors. This isn't just any amount; we're talking about $5 billion. This decision comes after a strong year for their main fund, Wellington, which saw a 9. 3%

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Coral's Secret Weapon: How Venom Fights Off Hungry Sea Stars

Crown-of-thorns sea stars (CoTS) are a big problem for coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. They eat a lot of coral, especially certain types like Acropora. But why do they prefer some corals over others? Scientists think it might have something to do with coral venom. They looked at the venom of differ

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Holiday Slump Hits Crypto ETFs

Crypto ETFs faced a rough day before Christmas. Investors pulled out a lot of money. Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw big outflows. Over $200 million left these funds. BlackRock's IBIT had the largest single-day exit. Over $91 million left this fund. Grayscale's GBTC also saw a big outflow. Nearly $25 mi

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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Big Things Ahead for BlackRock?

BlackRock is a big deal in the world of money management. It handles trillions of dollars for all sorts of clients, from big companies to regular people. One of its famous products is iShares ETFs, and it also has a cool tool called Aladdin for managing risks. Next month, BlackRock will share its e

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

Big Investment Move: BlackRock Boosts Stake in Umicore

BlackRock, Inc. just made a significant investment move. They recently increased their stake in Umicore, crossing the 5% threshold for voting rights. This happened on December 22, 2025, and was officially announced the next day. So, what does this mean? Well, BlackRock now has a bigger say in how U

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Dec 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Leap Forward in Brain Tech: What You Need to Know

The Utah electrode array (UEA) is a small but mighty tool. It's designed to help those who have lost sensation, mobility, or limbs. Essentially, it acts as a translator between the brain and the body. However, there's a snag: these tiny electrodes don't have a long lifespan, especially when transmit

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Big Money Moves: Bitcoin ETFs Gain Major Traction

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has become a significant player in the investment world, standing shoulder to shoulder with Treasury bills and top US tech stocks. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has pulled in over $25 billion this year, making it a top performer despite a rough market. This isn't just

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Dad's Diet Before You Were Born: A Hidden Health Risk

Plastics are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. But did you know that these tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, can affect your health before you are even born? Recent research shows that what your dad ate before your birth might have

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Dog Hearts Handle Tough Conditions

Scientists have been looking at how dog hearts cope with certain health issues. They focused on a specific blood flow pattern in the main pulmonary artery, which happens at the end of each heartbeat. This flow, called end-diastolic forward flow (EDFF), has been studied in humans to understand how th

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Dec 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Illinois Plant Gets a Power Boost from Big Tech

The Clinton Clean Energy Complex in Illinois is getting a new lease on life. The plant, which was facing closure, has secured a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta, the company behind Facebook. This deal is a big win for the plant and the local community. The agreement means that the

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