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Choosing Between Hercules and Trinity Capital: A Smart Investor's Dilemma

December 22, 2025

Investing in business development companies (BDCs) can be a tricky business. Two names often come up in discussions: Hercules Capital and Trinity Capital. Both offer attractive dividends, but which one is the better pick? Let's break it down. Hercules Capital, often called HTGC, has been around for

business

Tax Tips: Meals and Miles

December 22, 2025

Tax time can be confusing, especially when it comes to figuring out what counts as a business expense. Two experts from Wisconsin, Rick Kutch and Mark Leeder, share some key points to help business owners stay on track. First, let's talk about meals. Many people think any meal eaten during work hou

sports

Vermont's Winter Sports Stars: Who's Making Waves?

December 22, 2025

Vermont's high school sports scene is buzzing with talent this winter. Fans are getting a say in who shines brightest, with voting open for the top girls' athlete of the week. This isn't just any vote; it's a chance for the public to cheer on their favorites and maybe even discover new ones. Voting

science

Clean Air Breakthrough: How Copper Helps Remove Harmful Gases

December 22, 2025

In chip factories, there's a big problem. Two gases, ethyl acetate and ozone, are often found together. Ethyl acetate is in high amounts, while ozone is in low amounts. Getting rid of both at the same time is tough. But now, there's a new way to do it. Scientists used a special material called Cu-B

technology

Microsoft 365 Under Siege: How Hackers From China And Russia Are Breaking In

December 22, 2025

Hackers are breaking into Microsoft 365 accounts. They are using sneaky tricks to steal passwords and take over accounts. These hackers are from China and Russia. They are using a method called device code phishing. This method tricks people into giving away their login codes. This is not a new tri

health

Flu Season: What's Up with the New Strain?

December 22, 2025

The flu season is about to get more intense. Experts warn that a new strain, called subclade K, is making things worse. This strain popped up after the current flu vaccine was made. Even so, getting vaccinated is still the best way to stay safe. The U. K. is seeing a lot of flu hospitalizations. Th

technology

Can Your Laptop's USB-C Charger Juice Up Your Phone?

December 22, 2025

USB-C chargers are now everywhere, from smartphones to laptops. This change has made some phone makers skip including chargers in new phone boxes. But laptops still usually come with their own chargers, often USB-C ones, like MacBooks, Chromebooks, and many Windows laptops. So, if your laptop came w

technology

Tencent's Clever Move to Access NVIDIA's Top AI Chips

December 22, 2025

Tencent, a major player in China's tech scene, has found a smart way to get its hands on NVIDIA's powerful Blackwell B200 AI chips. Even though the U. S. has banned the direct export of these chips to China, Tencent is using a clever loophole. They are renting the chips through a Japanese company ca

technology

How AI is Changing the Way We Argue and Believe

December 22, 2025

AI is getting really good at convincing people. It's not just about facts anymore. It's about speed and volume. Researchers found that AI can throw out a lot of claims in a short time. This makes it hard for people to keep up. The more claims, the more persuasive the AI becomes. But there's a catch.

crypto

Bitcoin's Quantum Leap: A Long Road Ahead

December 22, 2025

Bitcoin's journey to quantum safety is a marathon, not a sprint. Experts agree that quantum computers won't crack Bitcoin anytime soon. But upgrading Bitcoin to withstand quantum attacks is no easy feat. It could take 5 to 10 years. Why? Because Bitcoin's decentralized nature makes upgrades tricky. ...