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Jan 01 2026CRYPTO

How Crypto Wallets Are Changing the Way We Spend and Save

In 2025, crypto wallets started to look a lot more like regular banking apps. People used them for more than just trading. They started spending money with them too. This shift shows that crypto is becoming a part of everyday life, not just something for investors. Trading was still big in 2025. Th

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Venezuelan Oil Industry

The U. S. government recently took a strong stance against Venezuela's oil sector. They put sanctions on four companies and four oil tankers. These tankers are part of a group called the "shadow fleet. " The U. S. says these tankers help fund Venezuela's government, which they consider illegitimate.

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Jan 01 2026SPORTS

Blanca Quinonez: A Rising Star with Ecuadorian Roots

Blanca Quinonez is making waves in the world of college basketball. She's a standout player for the UConn Huskies, a team known for its success. At just 19 years old, she's already won five Freshman of the Week awards this season. Her performance on the court is impressive, averaging 10. 5 points pe

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Iran and Venezuela's Drone Deal: US Steps In

The United States recently took action against a group of people and companies from Iran and Venezuela. These individuals and organizations are accused of helping each other with military technology. This includes making and using combat drones in Venezuela. The U. S. Treasury Department announced

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Finding Joy: How Leisure Activities Can Improve Lives

People with schizophrenia often struggle with daily life. But leisure activities can make a big difference. These activities can boost well-being and improve quality of life. A recent study aimed to create a tool to measure how people with schizophrenia engage in and enjoy leisure activities. The t

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Mixing Up the Rules: How Bacteria Break Their Own Boundaries

In the hot, bubbling waters of Yellowstone, something unexpected is happening. Bacteria, usually known for sticking to their own kind, are mixing it up. This isn't just a one-time thing. It's been going on for thousands of years. Scientists looked at over 300 single-cell genomes of these bacteria. T

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

A Rusty Ship, a Russian Flag, and a U. S. Chase

A worn-out oil tanker, the Bella 1, has been on the run from the U. S. for nearly two weeks. Recently, its crew painted a rough Russian flag on its side, possibly to seek protection from Russia. The U. S. Coast Guard has been tailing the tanker, which is suspected of shipping Iranian oil under U. S.

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Fight Cancer with Tiny Tech and Sound Waves

Cancer is tough to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, a team came up with a clever idea. They made tiny particles that can help the body's own immune system attack cancer cells. These particles are special because they use sound waves to do their job. Normal

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Understanding and Supporting Families Affected by Mental Illness

Mental illness can be a lonely journey, not just for the person experiencing it, but also for their family. Mitul Desai knows this all too well. His brother's schizophrenia diagnosis was a long and confusing process. Doctors initially misdiagnosed him with various conditions, causing chaos and fear.

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

A Big Crypto Giveaway: What's the Deal with Lighter's $675M Airdrop?

Lighter, a decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures trading, made headlines this week with a massive token giveaway. They sent out $675 million worth of Lighter Infrastructure Tokens (LIT) to early users. This ranks as the 10th largest airdrop in crypto history, according to CoinGecko. Th

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