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NATO's Space Weakness: Cybersecurity Risks in the Sky

December 12, 2025

NATO relies heavily on space assets for its missions and defense. These assets provide crucial data for operations and deterrence. However, there's a big problem: cybersecurity gaps in the supply chain that supports these space assets. The supply chain is mostly unregulated. This makes it easy for

finance

Hedge Funds Navigate Market Shifts in November

December 12, 2025

November was a month of ups and downs for hedge funds. Despite a rough start with tech stocks taking a hit, big names like Citadel, Balyasny, and Point72 still managed to make gains. Citadel, based in Miami and led by billionaire Ken Griffin, saw its main fund, Wellington, rise by 1. 4%. This bring

finance

Big Moves in Tech: Why One Investor Bet Big on Some and Dumped Amazon

December 12, 2025

Ken Griffin, the head of Citadel Advisors, made some interesting choices in the tech world during the last quarter. With a massive $50. 1 billion under management, Griffin is a big player. He increased his investments in most of the top tech companies, but there was one notable exception: Amazon. G

politics

Elon Musk's Mixed Feelings About DOGE: A Look Back

December 12, 2025

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently shared his thoughts on his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He described the experience as "somewhat successful" but admitted he wouldn't take on the role again. This revelation came during a podcast interview with Katie Miller, a for

crypto

XRP Joins the ETF Party: A New Way to Invest

December 12, 2025

Big news in the crypto world! A company called 21shares just launched a new ETF called TOXR. This ETF lets people invest in XRP, a popular cryptocurrency, through their regular bank or brokerage account. That's a big deal because XRP is known for its speed and low costs in cross-border transactions.

health

Treating Kids' Appendicitis: Medicine vs. Surgery

December 12, 2025

Appendicitis in children is a familiar issue. Traditionally, the go-to solution has been surgery to remove the inflamed appendix. However, a new approach is gaining attention: treating it with medication instead. This method, known as nonoperative management (NOM), is sparking debates among medical

business

Broadcom's Stock Takes a Dip Despite Strong Earnings

December 12, 2025

Broadcom's latest financial report showed impressive results. The company beat expectations for the fourth quarter. They also raised their forecasts for the future. Yet, their stock price did not react as many hoped. This is not uncommon in the stock market. Sometimes, even good news does not boost

crypto

XRP ETFs: A New Path for Investors?

December 12, 2025

A new XRP ETF has entered the market, but the cryptocurrency is facing a tough time. On Thursday, 21Shares introduced its XRP ETF on the CBOE, marking another option for investors looking to diversify their crypto portfolios. This move comes as major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana are experiencin

business

Robinhood's Crypto and Stock Trading Takes a Hit

December 12, 2025

Robinhood, the platform known for trading stocks and cryptocurrencies, saw a drop in activity last month. In November, the value of crypto trades fell by 12% compared to October. This means people were trading less crypto on Robinhood. At the same time, stock trades also dropped by a big 37%. Overal

politics

Money Moves: Europe's Plan to Fund Ukraine

December 12, 2025

Europe is stepping up its game to help Ukraine. The finance ministers are meeting to talk about how to get money fast. They want to use Russian assets that are stuck in Europe. These assets were frozen because of Russia's actions in Ukraine. The idea is to use these assets to give Ukraine the funds