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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

technology

Keeping Kids Safe Online: Are Popular Apps Doing Enough?

December 11, 2025

Two popular online platforms, Roblox and Discord, are facing lawsuits in Los Angeles and Riverside counties. The lawsuits claim that these platforms exposed children to sexual predators. The lawsuits were filed by parents who say their 12-year-old daughters were sexually abused by people they met on

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Friday Night Sports Extravaganza: What to Watch

December 11, 2025

Friday, Dec. 12, is packed with sports action. Hockey fans can catch the Ontario Reign taking on the Colorado Eagles at 9 p. m. on NHL Network. College basketball is also in full swing, with Missouri State facing Xavier at 7 p. m. on truTV and Texas squaring off against UConn at 8 p. m. on FOX. For

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Volleyball Daughters of Famous Dads Shine in NCAA

December 10, 2025

The NCAA women's volleyball tournament is heating up, and it's not just the players' skills that are turning heads. Many of these athletes come from families with a rich history in professional sports. Take Sidney Duncan, for instance. She's a middle blocker for Stanford, and her dad is none other

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Celebrity Birthdays: A Look at the Stars Turning a Year Older This Week

December 9, 2025

This week, a bunch of famous faces are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of old and new stars to talk about. Let's start with some of the older crowd. On December 14th, we have Abbe Lane, who's turning 94. She's a singer and actor who's bee

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Atlanta's Airbnb Boom: What to Expect in 2026

December 9, 2025

Atlanta is gearing up for a surge in visitors during the 2026 World Cup. Many locals are planning to rent out their homes through Airbnb. Nadia Giordani, a Cabbagetown resident, is one of them. She helps others get ready to host guests. Giordani expects a lot of interest in the coming months. Airbn

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Variety Shines at National Awards

December 9, 2025

Variety has done it again, taking home a whopping 20 awards at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards. This is a big jump from the 14 they won last year. They won in all sorts of categories, from news and business reporting to commentary and photography. Chris Willman, their chief mu

politics

Ukraine's Fight for Peace Amidst Russian Strikes

December 6, 2025

Ukraine is in the middle of a tough situation. On one hand, they are trying to talk peace with Russia. On the other hand, Russia is launching big attacks with missiles and drones. This happened just as U. S. and Ukrainian officials were meeting for a third day to discuss ending the war that has been

technology

A Young Visionary Gathers Top AI Minds for a Bold Math Venture

December 6, 2025

Carina Hong, a 24-year-old Stanford graduate, has managed to attract some of the brightest AI researchers from major tech companies to her startup, Axiom Math. This company is on a mission to build an AI mathematician, aiming to solve complex math problems that have puzzled experts for years. In Sep

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Racing Rivalries: Jordan and Gibbs Speak Out in Court

December 6, 2025

Michael Jordan, a big name in basketball, stepped into a NASCAR courtroom to share his thoughts. He co-owns a racing team and isn't happy with how things are run. He thinks NASCAR should be more like the NBA, where teams and the league share money and responsibilities equally. Jordan believes this w