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The End of an Era: Philadelphia's Last Penny Press

November 12, 2025

The Philadelphia U. S. Mint is about to make history by producing its final circulating penny. This decision comes after President Trump signed off on ending the 1-cent coin due to rising production costs. Making a penny now costs nearly 4 cents, which doesn't make sense economically. Pennies have

weather

Sky Lights Up: Solar Storms Bring Rare Aurora Show to the U. S.

November 12, 2025

The night sky across much of the United States lit up with a spectacular display of northern lights on Tuesday. This stunning event was caused by powerful geomagnetic storms, which sent vibrant hues of green and pink dancing across the heavens. The Aurora Borealis, usually seen near the Arctic Circl

entertainment

A Reporter's Emoji Stirred Up a Storm

November 12, 2025

A local TV sports reporter found himself in hot water after posting a single emoji in response to the passing of a food influencer who shared his name. Michael J. Duarte, a journalist for NBC LA, shared a post from TMZ about the death of Michael Duarte, known online as FoodWithBearHands, and added a

business

Europe's Tech Lag: Can China Help?

November 12, 2025

Europe is falling behind in tech. A well-known industry expert, Louis Gallois, recently pointed this out. He said Europe is slow to make decisions and stuck in bureaucracy. Meanwhile, China is way ahead. Gallois suggested Europe should work more with Chinese companies. This could help Europe learn a

health

Tech Addiction: A Silent Battle for Control

November 12, 2025

Lauren's story begins with a Nintendo 64, but it quickly spirals into a much larger issue. As a child, she prioritized gaming over friends and homework, a habit that grew into a full-blown addiction. By high school, her tech use was so severe that she barely graduated. She felt driven but couldn't u

religion

How the Pandemic Pushed Faith Online

November 12, 2025

The pandemic changed how people practiced their faith. For centuries, churches and other places of worship had always been open. But when COVID-19 hit, they had to close their doors. This forced many religious groups to move their services online. This shift wasn't just about convenience. It was a

crime

Crime Trends in Chicago During COVID-19: A Closer Look

November 12, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities saw a drop in crime rates. But what was happening in Chicago? Researchers decided to take a closer look. They wanted to see how different neighborhoods were affected by the lockdowns and social distancing rules. They used a special method to study crime dat

environment

AI's Thirst: How Much Water Does It Really Need?

November 12, 2025

AI is a big deal these days, but have you ever wondered about its thirst? Water use in AI is a hot topic, and different companies report very different numbers. Google says its AI uses just a few drops of water per prompt, while Mistral, a French AI company, claims its model uses way more. So, why t

health

Novartis Expands Cancer Drug Production in the US

November 12, 2025

Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical giant, has just opened a new manufacturing plant in Carlsbad, California. This facility is part of a bigger plan to invest $23 billion in the United States over the next five years. The focus of this new plant is on making cancer drugs, specifically for a treatment c

technology

AI's Double-Edged Sword: A Chinese Tech Leader Speaks Out

November 12, 2025

DeepSeek, a rising star in China's AI scene, has made waves with its advanced language model, DeepSeek-R1. But not everyone is celebrating. Chen Deli, a senior researcher at DeepSeek, recently shared some sobering thoughts about AI's future. At a government event, Chen admitted that while he's exci