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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Young Spenders Boost American Express to New Heights

American Express is on a roll, thanks to young, wealthy spenders. The company just reported a huge jump in profits and revenue. They made $2. 9 billion in net income, up 16% from last year. Earnings per share also went up by 19%, beating what experts expected. Total revenue hit a record $18. 43 bill

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Oct 18 2025LIFESTYLE

Choosing the Right Retirement Community: What You Need to Know

Retirement planning involves many tough choices, especially when it comes to where to live. Many seniors want to stay in their homes but may need help with daily tasks or medical care. Some move in with family, but this isn't always possible or practical. A continuing care retirement community (CCR

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Oct 18 2025EDUCATION

A Court's Decision on a School's Name Change

In a recent ruling, a California appeals court supported the state's choice to take off Serranus Clinton Hastings' name from a law school. This decision was challenged by Hastings' family and some graduates, but the court did not agree with their arguments. The court stated that the state has the p

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Oct 18 2025OPINION

How Susan Stamberg Made NPR Sound Like Home

Susan Stamberg was a game-changer for NPR. She didn't just report the news; she made it feel personal. Back in the early days of NPR, she was the voice that made people stop and wonder, "Who is that? " She wasn't your typical news anchor. She was lively, funny, and real. She made the news feel like

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Oct 18 2025CRYPTO

Crypto and the Rulebook: Finding Common Ground

Crypto and regulations have a complicated relationship. This was the main topic discussed at a recent gathering in Washington, D. C. during the Fintech Week event. Three experts in the crypto field shared their thoughts on how crypto projects can operate safely while following the rules. One of the

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Missouri Sees Hopeful Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths

Missouri has seen a significant drop in drug overdose deaths for the second year in a row. In 2024, the state reported 1, 450 deaths, a 25. 6% decrease from the previous year. This positive trend is seen across all regions, with Central Missouri experiencing the largest decline at 37%. Experts beli

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Oct 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI is changing the way we work and learn

AI is making big waves in science, work, and social media. It's like having a super-smart assistant that can do more than just answer questions. For example, there's a new tool that turns research papers into interactive AI agents. These agents can answer complex questions, show data in new ways, an

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Flu Season: What's in Store for Us This Year?

The flu is back, and it's not playing nice. After a tough flu season last year, health experts are keeping a close eye on things. In the U. K. , flu cases are popping up early, especially among kids and young adults. Over in Japan, the flu has hit so hard that schools have had to close. So, what do

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Science Over Politics: How a New Alliance Aims to Protect Public Health

A group of 15 Democratic governors has formed the Governors Public Health Alliance. Their goal? To put science back at the center of public health decisions. This isn't just about politics. It's about making sure people can trust the information they get about their health. For a while now, science

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Oct 18 2025EDUCATION

Celebrating AAPI Heritage: Stories, Struggles, and Triumphs

May is a special time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This month, many people and organizations are sharing stories from the AAPI community. One important story is about the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in Washington, D.

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