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Crypto Market: Bitcoin's Steady Climb Amid Mixed Signals

December 12, 2025

Bitcoin is holding steady around $90, 000, but the market is showing signs of uncertainty. Over the past day, $175. 12 million worth of positions were liquidated, indicating some instability. On Monday, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $60. 5 million, while Ethereum ETFs had a net inflow of $35. 5

crime

A Former Police Chief's Downfall: The Corruption Case That Shook Summit

December 12, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, a former police chief from Summit, a suburb southwest of Chicago, has been found guilty of serious crimes. The trial, which lasted seven days, revealed a web of corruption that included bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice. The verdict was delivered in a fede

health

Measles Makes a Comeback in Connecticut

December 12, 2025

A measles case has popped up in a Connecticut school, marking the first time in over four years that the state has seen this highly contagious virus. The child, who is not vaccinated and under 10 years old, attended Christian Heritage School in Trumbull. Health officials are working hard to keep eve

politics

Indiana Senate: A Tense Day of Redistricting Debates

December 12, 2025

The Indiana Senate is in the midst of a heated debate over a redistricting bill. The atmosphere is tense, with senators and protesters alike expressing strong opinions. Sen. Chris Garten, a Republican from Charlestown, is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and believes the Senate should ba

celebrities

Sparkling Green: The Story Behind Mariah Carey's Famous Emerald Jewel

December 12, 2025

A necklace once worn by Mariah Carey is about to go up for auction. It is not just any necklace. It is a symbol of wealth and celebrity. The price is set at $595, 000. But to even bid on it, you need $75, 000. That's a lot of money for a piece of jewelry. This necklace is special. It is made of 18K

weather

Aroostook's Early Snowfall: A Boost for Winter Economy

December 12, 2025

Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop

business

Stock Market Soars Despite AI Concerns

December 12, 2025

Wall Street is on the brink of achieving new highs, despite some setbacks. The S&P 500 is inching closer to its record high set in October, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has surged by 664 points, or 1. 4%. However, the Nasdaq composite has taken a slight dip of 0. 2%, largely due to worries

politics

Stopping the Cheats: How New Rules Saved Student Aid Money

December 12, 2025

The Education Department recently shared some big news. They stopped a huge amount of fraud in student aid. Since the start of the second term, new rules have saved $1 billion. This money was meant for students but was being stolen by criminals. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, talked about

business

Sales Training That Actually Works: How Closer Campus Is Changing the Game

December 12, 2025

Sales jobs can be tough to break into, especially if you don't have experience. Many training programs promise big results but don't deliver. Closer Campus is different. It's a program that focuses on real-world sales training and job placement. The founder, Christoph Kauf, has a lot of experience.

entertainment

New Faces, New Beginnings: The Today Show's 2026 Makeover

December 12, 2025

The Today Show is shaking things up in 2026. Sheinelle Jones is stepping into a new role. She will be the new co-host for the fourth hour of the show. This is a big deal because she is replacing Hoda Kotb. Kotb left the show earlier this year. The new show will be called "Today with Jenna and Sheine