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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Old DeFi Projects Under Siege: $5 Million Gone in a Week

In the past week, three old DeFi projects have been hit hard, losing around $5 million. These projects were big names back in 2020-2022 but are now abandoned or no longer maintained. Some people think these hacks might be part of a bigger, AI-driven campaign targeting old contracts. Ribbon Finance

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Breaking Free from Perfectionism: The Power of Kindness and Awareness

Perfectionism is not just about aiming high. It can also lead to a lot of stress. A recent study looked at how being kind to yourself and staying aware of your thoughts can help. The study involved 154 adults. They filled out surveys about their perfectionism, self-kindness, and moods over two week

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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Bracing for a Chilly Thursday: Wind, Snow, and Ice Take Over

The Twin Cities are in for a rough day on Thursday. A weather alert is out, warning of strong winds, a bit of snow, and roads that could turn icy in a flash. The advisory starts at 9 a. m. and lasts until 9 p. m. , so plan ahead. Wind is the big story here. Gusts between 45 and 60 mph are expected

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Inflation Takes a Breather: What It Means for Your Money

Prices went up, but not as much as experts thought they would in November. This gave investors a glimmer of hope that inflation might be slowing down. The consumer price index (CPI) showed a 2. 7% annual increase, which was lower than the predicted 3. 1%. Even when you take out the wobbly prices of

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

UK Interest Rates Drop: What It Means for Your Wallet

The Bank of England has lowered interest rates to 3. 75%. This move was widely expected, so mortgage lenders had already adjusted their rates. However, the Bank's governor hinted that future cuts might not be as frequent, which could slow down the decline in mortgage rates. The Bank's decision was

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Late-Night TV Hosts: Trump's Speech and White House Drama

Late-night television hosts had a lot to say about Donald Trump's unexpected prime-time address. Jimmy Kimmel kicked off his show by joking that it was like a surprise episode of a show called "The Worst Wing. " He pointed out that Trump's speech interrupted popular shows like "Survivor" and "The Fl

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Prices Slow Down, but Many Still Struggle

Prices are still going up, but not as fast as before. In November, the cost of living increased by 2. 7% compared to the same month last year. This is a bit lower than the 3% rise seen in September. However, prices did go up by 0. 2% from September to November. The government didn't track prices in

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Pixel Emoji Makeover: A Step Closer to iPhone Style

Google has been tweaking the emoji on Pixel phones. This happened with the Android 16 QPR3 beta update. The changes are not huge. But they do make the emoji look more like those on iPhones. Some emoji got a small makeover. For example, the "Face Exhaling" emoji now has a different angle. The "Loudl

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Mantis Mysteries: What DNA Reveals About These Incredible Insects

Praying mantises are not just fascinating creatures; they play a big role in farming, medicine, and even robotics. Yet, scientists have not explored their genes enough. This lack of knowledge has held back many potential benefits. A recent study changed that. Researchers looked at the genes of five

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Unexpected Ease in Price Hikes Last Month

Last month, the rate at which prices went up slowed down. This was a surprise. The numbers came out after a break in official reports. The latest figures show a 2. 7% increase in prices over the past year. This is less than what was seen in September. The numbers come from the Labor Department. They

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