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Economic Highs, Tech Moves, and Student Loan Worries: A Market Roundup

December 24, 2025

The U. S. economy showed surprising strength, growing by 4. 3% in the third quarter. This growth, revealed in a delayed report due to the government shutdown, came despite a recent dip in consumer sentiment. Spending, however, remained robust, climbing to 3. 5% from the previous quarter's 2. 5%. Ho

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The U. S. Economy in 2025: A Mixed Bag of Resilience and Struggles

December 24, 2025

The U. S. economy in 2025 has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. Despite facing numerous challenges, it has shown remarkable resilience. Economic growth has picked up speed, reaching its fastest pace in two years. Inflation, though still high, has not spiraled out of control as some feared. The

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Economic Anxiety: Americans Worry About Prices and Jobs

December 24, 2025

People in the U. S. are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the lowest confidence level since April when new taxes on imports were introduced. The measure of how people feel about their money and jobs stayed the same but is still low. This could mean a recession is coming. People think the

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Wall Street's Wild Ride in 2025: Tariffs, Tech, and Triumphs

December 24, 2025

In 2025, the U. S. stock market had a rollercoaster year. It faced many challenges, but in the end, it ended up being a great year for investors who stayed patient. The S&P 500 index funds, which are a big part of many people's retirement savings, saw returns of over 18% by December 11. This was th

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US Economy Shows Strong Growth Despite Challenges

December 23, 2025

The US economy showed strong growth in the third quarter of 2025, with GDP rising at an annual rate of 4. 3%. This growth was driven by increased consumer spending, exports, and government spending, though it was partially offset by a decrease in investment. The growth rate exceeded expectations, wh

science

Light Tricks: How Tiny Waves Can Change Big Things

December 23, 2025

Ever heard of tiny waves that can make big things happen? Let's talk about something cool called quasi-BIC metasurfaces. These are like tiny, special surfaces that can do amazing things with light. They have something called Fano resonances. Think of it like a secret handshake between two types of l

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Will Rhode Island See a White Christmas This Year?

December 23, 2025

The National Weather Service (NWS) has hinted at the possibility of a white Christmas in Rhode Island. However, the chances are not equally distributed across the state. Northern areas are more likely to see snow, while coastal regions may not be so lucky. On Tuesday, December 23, snow is expected

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China and EU Dairy Trade Feud Heats Up

December 22, 2025

China has decided to impose tariffs on European dairy products. The move comes after an investigation into EU subsidies for dairy. These subsidies, according to China, have hurt their own dairy industry. The tariffs will range from 21. 9% to 42. 7%. Companies that cooperated with the investigation w

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Jim Beam Takes a Break: What's Happening and Why It Matters

December 22, 2025

Jim Beam, the famous bourbon whiskey brand, is taking a short break. Starting January 1st, the main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, will stop making whiskey. This is not forever, though. The company wants to use this time to make some improvements. The good news is that visitors can still go to t

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India and Oman Team Up for Better Business

December 18, 2025

India just made a big move to strengthen its ties with Oman. They signed a deal to make trade and investment between the two countries easier. This is a smart move for India, as Oman is a key player in the Middle East, especially when it comes to oil. The Strait of Hormuz, which is right by Oman, is