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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader Takes the Helm at PureTech Health

PureTech Health has a new boss. Robert Lyne is now the CEO. He's been with the company for a while. He was the interim CEO since July 2025. Before that, he was the Chief Portfolio Officer. He's got a lot of experience. He used to be the CEO of Arix Bioscience plc. He's worked in life science and ven

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Is a Long Commute Really Worth the Extra Cash?

People are often willing to drive farther for a better job or business opportunity. In fact, the number of people commuting 75 miles or more has gone up by 32 percent in recent years. Even shorter commutes, between 50 and 75 miles, have increased by 18 percent. On average, employees now travel 27 mi

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Dec 19 2025CELEBRITIES

Veronika Khomyn: The Ukrainian Beauty Behind Sean McVay

Veronika Khomyn is more than just the wife of a famous NFL coach. She's a successful model, real estate agent, and immigrant who's built a life in the U. S. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, she moved to the U. S. in 2009 and has since made a name for herself. Before meeting Sean McVay, Khomyn was already mak

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Dec 19 2025RELIGION

Reviving the Heart of Military Chaplaincy: A Shift Back to Faith

The U. S. military chaplaincy is undergoing a significant transformation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken steps to reverse what he sees as a decline in the spiritual support provided to service members. This shift is seen as a response to policies from previous administrations that allegedly

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Traders Face Bleak Holiday Outlook

The holiday season is usually a time for cheer, but crypto traders aren't feeling the festive spirit this year. Predictors on Myriad, a platform for forecasting market trends, are not optimistic about a Santa rally for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The odds are heavily stacked ag

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

How Screens and Feelings Mix: A Tech and Mood Study

People have been curious about how digital media affects mental health for a while. Yet, the details of how and when this happens are still fuzzy. A recent study tried to shed light on this by looking at real-time data from people's daily lives. The study used a method called computational phenotyp

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Can AI Chatbots Really Help with Mental Health?

AI chatbots are becoming popular for mental health support. These chatbots use generative AI to talk to people. They aim to make mental health care more accessible. But how well do these chatbots work? That's a big question. Experts are trying to figure out how to measure their effectiveness. They

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants and Bitcoin Miners Team Up for AI

Bitcoin miners are teaming up with tech giants to explore new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI). This shift is driven by financial pressures and the need for more stable revenue streams. Google, for instance, has been quietly supporting several Bitcoin mining companies in their transitio

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Big Companies and Political Money: A Shady Game

Big companies with government contracts are playing a risky game with political money. They're pouring cash into political groups while still working with the government. This might not be legal, but no one is stopping them. Some well-known names are involved. United Healthcare, Chevron, and Coinba

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Virginia Beach Welcomes New Finance Leader

Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th

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