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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Government Offices: Not the Place for Prayer Services?

The U. S. Department of Labor's headquarters in Washington, D. C. , is a place where labor laws are made and enforced. It's not a place of worship. But on December 10, things changed. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer hosted a prayer service. It was called nondenominational. But it only had Jud

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Mixing Religion and Education: A Florida Leader's Controversial Move

In a recent letter to Florida's education community, the state's education chief, Anastasios Kamoutsas, decided to share a biblical quote. He picked Proverbs 22:6, which talks about guiding children in the right path. But why did he feel the need to bring religion into a government communication? T

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Jan 03 2026CRIME

Bitcoin Thief Walks Free: A Look at Early Release and Crypto Crime

A man who played a big role in one of the biggest crypto heists is out of prison early. Ilya Lichtenstein, a Russian-American, was part of the 2016 Bitfinex hack. He and his wife, Heather Morgan, were caught in 2022. Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years but got out early thanks to a law passed b

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Tax Deduction in Jeopardy Due to New Tax Law

The recent tax law changes by the GOP have put a significant tax break for digital assets in danger. This change affects companies that deal with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The issue is about how these digital assets are classified under the tax code. If crypto is seen as intangibl

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Dec 29 2025OPINION

Colorado's 2025: A Year of Legal Wake-Up Calls

In 2025, Colorado's lawmakers faced a series of legal setbacks that highlighted their apparent ignorance of basic constitutional principles. The First Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedoms, was at the heart of these disputes. It's surprising that in a modern democracy, elected officials need

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Closing the Digital Divide in Indigenous Mental Health Care

First Nations people in Australia face big challenges when it comes to mental health care. They often don't get the same support as others. Digital mental health (DMH) services could help. These services use technology like phones and computers to provide support. But we don't know much about how we

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

Nigeria and U. S. Team Up to Take Down ISIS Camps

Nigeria and the United States joined forces to strike two camps linked to ISIS in the Bauni forest of Sokoto State. This operation was a big deal because it showed how both countries are working together to tackle security threats. The strikes happened on Thursday. They were approved by Nigeria's P

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Dec 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

How F1 is Winning Races with Software and Data

F1 teams are now relying heavily on software and data to gain an edge. With strict cost caps, they can't just throw money at hardware upgrades. Instead, they're focusing on software that can process and visualize massive amounts of data in real time. This data comes from hundreds of sensors on the

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

Why People Are Switching to Natural First-Aid Solutions

People are starting to question the usual first-aid ointments they've been using for years. Many are now looking for products with clear ingredients and fewer antibiotics. This change is part of a bigger movement where people want to know what's in the products they use every day. Instead of going

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Nigeria and U. S. Team Up Against Militants: What's the Real Deal?

Nigeria has joined forces with the U. S. to tackle Islamist militants in the northwest region. This move comes after President Donald Trump hinted at taking unilateral action in Nigeria. The strikes happened on Christmas Day, but it's still unclear if they made a real difference. The U. S. said the

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