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Jan 22 2025EDUCATION

Nine-Year-Old's Speech: America's Heart is in Trouble

Deon Harris, a fourth grader from Dallas, surprised everyone at the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition. He declared that if Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, he'd say America is suffering from heart failure. Deon argued that people aren't following King's legacy of love and peace

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bitcoin Mining with Solar Power: A Smart and Green Solution

Bitcoin, the top dog in the cryptocurrency world, has a big problem: it uses a ton of energy and isn't kind to the environment. The proof-of-work system it runs on is to blame. As Bitcoin grows, mining it becomes more popular, especially in places where energy and money costs are low. Researchers de

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Jan 22 2025FINANCE

Crypto Craze: Pension Funds Jump on the Bitcoin Bandwagon

Bitcoin's skyrocketing value has caught the attention of pension funds, traditionally cautious investors. Even conservative trustees are curious, thanks to bitcoin's dramatic rise last year. Some pension funds in the US and abroad have started dabbling in crypto, hoping to score big returns. Experts

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Jan 22 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Crypto Coin Takes Off: How High Will It Go?

A new cryptocurrency linked to Donald Trump has skyrocketed in value, reaching almost $11 billion on Inauguration Day. This surge came as Bitcoin hit new records, hinting at confidence in the new administration's possible deregulation of the crypto market. The coin, called $TRUMP, launched just days

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Jan 22 2025FINANCE

Should You Hold or Sell Your Winning Investments? Experts Weigh In

Investing can be a rollercoaster. You might have heard of "HODLing, " which means holding onto an investment, especially in cryptocurrency, regardless of short-term price fluctuations. For some, this strategy has paid off big time. Take Bitcoin, for example. In 2013, it was trading around $950. Now,

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Jan 22 2025CRYPTO

Dave Portnoy's Million-Dollar Trump Coin Gambit

Ever wondered how to turn a half-million dollars into a million in a single day? Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, just showed us how. He bought $500, 000 worth of President-elect Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency meme coin, $TRUMP, at $24. 80 per share. The next day, he woke up to find

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah May Soon Get a Contract Boost

The Minnesota Vikings have already locked down their coach, Kevin O’Connell, with a new contract. Now, it’s time for the team’s General Manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, to possibly see an extension to his deal. According to recent reports, talks are happening to ensure Adofo-Mensah stays with the team.

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Jan 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Lab's Hypersonic Mission: More Test Flights Ahead

California-based space company Rocket Lab is all set to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for the U. S. Military. This comes as the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to invest heavily in hypersonic technology. Rocket Lab, known for its workhorse Electron launcher, is part of a team led by def

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Jan 22 2025CRYPTO

New President, New Crypto Cash, Coinbase CEO Hopes

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, sees a bright future for cryptocurrencies under President Trump. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Armstrong predicted that the new administration's policies could drive fresh investment into the crypto market. "The Trump effect is real

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Stop Yelling at Young Hockey Officials!

Imagine a young kid, just 12 or 13, trying their best as a hockey referee. They're learning, growing, and making mistakes, just like anyone else. Now, picture the scene: parents and coaches screaming at them from the sidelines. This isn't fair, is it? Dave Kadun, an experienced official from Alberta

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