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South Carolina's Wildlife Fund Hits a Big Milestone

December 15, 2025

The Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund is making waves in South Carolina's conservation world. They're close to hitting a $5 million mark in donations to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The latest grant, planned for 2026, is $190, 000. This money comes from private dona

crypto

Crypto's Big Break: How Rules Relaxed Under Trump's Watch

December 15, 2025

Trump's return to the White House brought a big change for the crypto world. The SEC, which regulates financial markets, started going easy on crypto cases. It paused, reduced penalties, or even dropped over 60% of the ongoing cases. This is unusual because the SEC rarely backs down from cases again

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U. S. Takes a Big Step in Crypto Regulation

December 15, 2025

The U. S. is making a big move in the crypto world. The CFTC has given the green light for federally regulated spot crypto trading. This means that Bitnomial, a new exchange, will start operating next week. It's a big deal because it's the first time this kind of trading will be under federal oversi

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Hong Kong's Media Freedom on Trial: The Jimmy Lai Case

December 14, 2025

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old former media tycoon, is awaiting a verdict in a high-profile national security case in Hong Kong. His trial, which lasted 156 days, has drawn international attention and is seen as a test of the city's judicial independence and media freedom. Lai, who founded the pro-democr

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EU to Charge €3 on Low-Value Parcels from 2026

December 14, 2025

Starting in July 2026, the EU will impose a €3 customs duty on small parcels valued under €150. This change targets the surge in online shopping, particularly from Chinese platforms like Shein and Temu. Initially, the EU planned to remove the €150 exemption by 2028, but they sped up the process. Th

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Solana ETFs: Investors Bet Big Despite Price Drop

December 14, 2025

Solana's price might be going down, but that isn't stopping investors from putting money into Solana ETFs. Last week, these ETFs saw money flowing in for seven days straight. The biggest day was Tuesday, with $16. 6 million added. So far, Solana ETFs have pulled in $674 million since they started.

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Local Wins and Milestones: A Look at Recent Achievements

December 14, 2025

In the world of education and technology, big things are happening right here in our community. Purdue University Northwest's College of Technology just scored over $3 million in grants from the U. S. Department of Defense. This money is going towards boosting education and workforce development in

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Ethereum's Big Step Forward: What's New and Why It Matters

December 14, 2025

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency network, is making some big moves. Vitalik Buterin, one of its co-founders, recently said that Ethereum is finally getting serious about something it has ignored for a long time: peer-to-peer (P2P) networking. This is a big deal because, in the past, Ether

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Trump's Strong Support for Israel Recognized at Gala Event

December 14, 2025

Last week, the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) celebrated President Donald Trump at its annual Chairman’s Gala in Washington, D. C. The event highlighted Trump's impactful policies towards Israel, including recognizing Jerusalem as its capital, moving the U. S. Embassy, and acknowledging Israeli cont

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Stars Step Up to Help Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

December 14, 2025

Jamaica is still recovering from the powerful Hurricane Melissa, which hit the island last month. The storm caused a lot of damage, leaving many people without homes, power, or clean water. Celebrities like Busta Rhymes, Tyrese Gibson, and Mona Scott-Young saw the need and decided to help. These st