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Oct 23 2025CRYPTO

SpaceX's Bitcoin Moves: What's Really Going On?

SpaceX has been making some big moves with Bitcoin. Recently, they shifted $257 million worth of Bitcoin, which is a lot of money. This isn't the first time they've done this either. Just a few months ago, they moved $153 million worth of Bitcoin. So, what's up with all this Bitcoin activity? Well,

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Oct 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's AI Team Shrinks: What's the Real Deal?

Meta, the company behind Facebook, has decided to let go of around 600 workers from its AI team. This includes people from the Fundamental AI Research unit and the AI product and infrastructure division. Some experts say this is just a way to make the company look better to investors. AI is everywh

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Oct 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tinder's New Way to Keep Fake Profiles Away

Tinder is taking a big step to make sure people are who they say they are. Soon, new users in the U. S. will have to prove their identity with a quick video selfie. This feature, called Face Check, makes sure the person in the video matches the profile picture. If they pass, they get a special badge

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Oct 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Malala's Journey: From Activism to Personal Growth

Malala Yousafzai, known globally for her advocacy for girls' education, has shared more about her personal life in her new memoir. At 28, she's showing the world a different side of herself—one that's funny, messy, and human. She's not just the brave activist who survived a Taliban attack; she's als

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Oct 23 2025SCIENCE

How Our Eyes Trick Us: The Mystery of Brightness

Our eyes can play tricks on us. Sometimes, things look brighter than they really are. This is not just about how bright something is. It is also about what is around it. Scientists wanted to know if our brains can see this trick even when we are not paying attention. They did some experiments to fin

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Oct 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Silent Submarines: How Fusion Tech Could Change the Game

A British company is teaming up with a U. S. firm to develop a new way to power submarines. Tokamak Energy is providing high-tech magnets to General Atomics. These magnets are crucial for a new type of underwater propulsion system. This system uses magnetic fields to move water instead of traditiona

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Oct 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Money Moves in Self-Driving Cars

Avride, a company making self-driving cars, just got a huge boost. Uber and Nebius put in $375 million. This is big news because it shows that big companies are betting on self-driving tech. The money will help Avride grow. They plan to add more self-driving cars, improve their tech, and expand to

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Senator's Endurance Talk: A Stand Against Power Shifts

In the heart of Washington, Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon took a bold step. He started a long speech to challenge President Trump's plans. This happened during the 22nd day of a government shutdown. Merkley's main goal was clear. He wanted to warn people about what he sees as a dangerous power gr

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

US-China Tech Trade Tensions: What's Next?

The U. S. is looking at new ways to limit tech exports to China. This isn't just about laptops or jet engines. It's about anything made with U. S. software. Why? China recently tightened its own rules on rare earth exports. These are vital for tech manufacturing. The U. S. sees this as a big deal.

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Nighttime Changes on King Street: A Look at Charleston's Youth Curfew

Charleston's downtown area, especially King Street, has seen some changes lately. A new rule is in place. It stops kids under 17 from hanging out late at night. This rule, or curfew, started in June. It runs from 9 p. m. to 6 a. m. in the Central Business District. Business owners on King Street ar

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