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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Costs Bite Deeper into Family Budgets

In 2025, families in the U. S. are feeling the pinch as health insurance premiums hit nearly $27, 000 a year. This is a 6% jump from the previous year, mainly due to the rising costs of prescription drugs, especially those for weight loss. Workers are now paying an average of $6, 850 towards these p

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Oct 22 2025FINANCE

Banks and Crypto: A New Friendship?

Banks are starting to see crypto in a new light. After staying away for a while, they are now taking a closer look. This change is happening because of new rules in Europe, like the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. These rules make banks feel more comfortable about getting involved with c

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

The Pill Popping Problem: Why Big Pharma Isn't the Solution

Americans are taking more pills than ever before, and it's not making them healthier. In fact, it's costing them a lot of money and even their lives. The pharmaceutical industry is trying to make it seem like they care about affordable drugs, but they're really just trying to make more money. Big P

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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

Science Under Siege: The Fight for Facts in Medicine

The world of science is facing a tough challenge. Noubar Afeyan, a key figure in the biotech industry, warns that the attacks on science won't stop at mRNA vaccines. He believes this trend will spread to all areas of medicine. Afeyan, who co-founded Moderna, has seen firsthand how political decision

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

From Power to Prison: The Fall of a French Leader

A former French president, known for his bold personality, is now facing a five-year prison term. This marks a significant change for someone who once enjoyed the global stage. The charges involve a scheme to collect campaign funds from Libya during his 2007 campaign. He was found guilty of plotting

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Oct 21 2025CRYPTO

When the Cloud Coughs, Crypto Sneezes

The internet had a rough morning, and crypto was caught in the crossfire. A hiccup in Amazon Web Services (AWS) sent ripples across the web, taking down major crypto platforms and blockchains. Coinbase, Robinhood, and even some Ethereum layer-2 networks felt the pinch when AWS's DynamoDB service stu

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

When the Internet Stops: How One Glitch Caused Chaos

Imagine waking up to a world where your favorite apps and services are suddenly gone. That's what happened early Monday morning when Amazon Web Services (AWS) had a major outage. AWS supports millions of websites, so when more than 100 of its services went down, it caused a ripple effect across the

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Oct 21 2025SPORTS

Fans Cross the Line During Live Sports Broadcast

During a recent college football game, a group of fans decided to have a little too much fun. Olivia Cleary, a sports reporter from Oregon, was in the middle of her live report when things took a turn. The game was between Oregon State University and Lafayette University, and the fans seemed more in

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Oct 20 2025EDUCATION

Schools in Omaha Tackle AI in Their Own Way

Schools in Omaha are handling AI in different ways. Some are diving in headfirst, while others are taking a slower approach. This isn't just about using new tech. It's about how schools prepare students for a future where AI is everywhere. Some districts are already using AI tools in classrooms. Th

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Oct 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's AI Dilemma: Actors vs. Algorithms

The entertainment world is in an uproar over Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress. SAG-AFTRA, a major actors' union, is furious. They say Tilly is a threat to real actors' jobs and livelihoods. The union claims Tilly was created using actors' work without permission or pay. They argue that AI can'

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