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Dec 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Barry Manilow Takes a Break: Facing Cancer with Courage

Barry Manilow, the legendary singer known for timeless hits, has shared some personal news. He's got lung cancer and needs surgery. But don't worry, he caught it early. That's good news! This all started when he had bronchitis for a few weeks. His doctor wanted to be safe, so they did some tests. T

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Healthy Savings: A Quick Guide to Today's Wellness Deals

Health and wellness are important. Everyone wants to feel good and stay healthy. Right now, there's a chance to save money on products that can help with that. The Wellness Company is offering discounts on a variety of items. These include supplements, emergency kits, and even memberships. Suppleme

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

Big Investment Move: BlackRock Boosts Stake in Umicore

BlackRock, Inc. just made a significant investment move. They recently increased their stake in Umicore, crossing the 5% threshold for voting rights. This happened on December 22, 2025, and was officially announced the next day. So, what does this mean? Well, BlackRock now has a bigger say in how U

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Dec 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Data Centers Get a Power Boost from Jet Engines

In a surprising twist, the world of artificial intelligence is looking to the skies for a power solution. Boom Supersonic, known for its work on supersonic aircraft, has unveiled plans to adapt its engine technology for AI data centers. These modified engines, called Superpower turbines, are a spin-

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Making Sense of the Past Year: A Look Back Before Moving Forward

As the new year begins, many people feel pushed to make big changes, as if January 1st magically transforms them into entirely new people. However, instead of setting strict resolutions, it's more helpful to reflect on the past year. This reflection can help figure out what truly matters and how to

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

A Business Leader's Journey: Louis Gerstner's Impact on IBM and Beyond

Louis Gerstner, a prominent figure in the business world, passed away at the age of 83. He was best known for his role as the CEO and chairman of IBM, where he made significant changes that saved the company from potential financial ruin. Gerstner joined IBM in 1993, coming from a background in cons

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Does Hand Preference Shape Your Personality?

Ever wondered if being left-handed or right-handed affects your personality? A big study with over 26, 000 teens from England and Wales tried to find out. Most research on this topic has been small and didn't consider differences between boys and girls. This time, researchers looked at a huge group

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Dec 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up Our Water: How a Local Plant is Making a Big Difference

Water from homes travels through pipes to a treatment plant. There, it goes through several steps to become clean again. First, large items like sticks and plastic are removed. Then, in the primary treatment, oils and greases float to the top, while solids sink to the bottom. Next, bacteria help bre

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather Warnings: Southeast Minnesota Braces for Storm

Southeast Minnesota is facing a tough winter storm, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has taken action. They issued a no travel advisory for state and federal highways in the area. This means it's not safe to drive right now. The advisory covers 11 counties, including Dodge, Fil

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Dec 28 2025EDUCATION

How AI is Changing the Way Students Feel About Learning English

AI tools are becoming popular in classrooms. But most studies focus on how these tools help students learn better. They don't talk much about how students feel when using AI. This study looks at how AI affects the enjoyment of learning English for Chinese students. It also checks if gender, English

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