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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

AMC's Stock Dives Despite Crowded Theaters

AMC's stock price hit a new low, dropping to $1. 55 on Wednesday. This happened even though lots of people went to see movies over the holidays. Over 5. 5 million folks visited AMC theaters worldwide. Big movies like \"Avatar: Fire and Ash\" and \"Zootopia 2\" helped bring in over $14 million each i

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Smart Skin Guard: How Tiny Tech Watches Over You

Skin can be tricky. Too much sun or dampness can cause problems. UV rays beyond level 7 and humidity above 70% can lead to skin issues. This is where clever tech comes in. Scientists created a smart device using special materials. They used a mix of CsPbCl3 and p-Si to build tiny logic gates. These

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Brain Scans Show Different Patterns in Two Memory Loss Diseases

Two brain diseases, Alzheimer's and CAA, both involve a sticky protein called amyloid. But they affect the brain differently. Scientists used special scans to see these differences. They looked at 30 people with Alzheimer's and 20 with CAA. They used two types of brain scans. One scan showed where

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Jan 01 2026CRIME

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands: Fireworks Tragedy and Historic Loss

In the Netherlands, New Year's Eve celebrations turned tragic as two lives were lost due to fireworks mishaps. This is not unusual, as the country has a tradition of setting off personal fireworks, leading to injuries and damage annually. This year, around 250 people were arrested, and riot police w

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Jan 01 2026CRIME

Crime Rates Plummeting Across America: What's Behind the Big Drop?

In a surprising turn of events, the United States is seeing a huge drop in homicides. Experts believe that by the end of 2025, the country will have seen the biggest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded. This news comes from early crime data collected from 550 police departments. The numbers su

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

California's COVID Cash: Where Did It All Go?

California's handling of COVID funds has sparked serious concerns. A recent discussion highlighted how billions of dollars meant for relief might have ended up in the wrong hands. The issue goes beyond simple mismanagement; it's about organized crime benefiting from the chaos. Fraudulent activities

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Uncovering Botulism: A Global Health Concern

Botulism is a serious illness that can be deadly. It comes from a toxin made by certain bacteria. This toxin can affect people, animals, and even the environment. It's not common, but when it happens, it can be very bad. There's no worldwide system to track botulism cases. But there is a way to get

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

A Poet's Final Words: A Life Lived, A Battle Fought

Anda Damisa, known online as LazyWrita, left a lasting message on Instagram on December 29. He shared with his followers that he was no longer able to find the strength to go on. His post was a mix of gratitude and farewell, saying he had lived a full life but could not continue. He signed off with

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Florida's Straw Struggle: Paper vs. Plastic and the PFAS Problem

Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b

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Jan 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why Exclusive Games Still Matter in a Cross-Platform World

Exclusive games are far from being obsolete, according to Shawn Layden, a former leader at Sony Interactive Entertainment. In a recent chat on the Pause for Thought podcast, he emphasized that exclusive titles still play a crucial role in defining a console’s unique identity. This comes at a time wh

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