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annual legislative conference

The Mega Money Chase: Powerball's $1. 6 Billion Prize

December 22, 2025

The Powerball lottery has reached a staggering $1. 6 billion prize, placing it among the top prizes in U. S. lottery history. This massive amount comes after Saturday's drawing, where no ticket matched all six winning numbers: 4, 5, 28, 52, 69, and the red Powerball 20. This means the prize has roll

finance

The Future of Finance: How Tokenization is Changing the Game

December 22, 2025

The financial world is undergoing a significant transformation. This change is being driven by the process of tokenization, which involves representing traditional assets on the blockchain. This shift is happening faster than the move from print to digital media. A leader in the crypto payments ind

sports

Texas Football Crowns Its Champions

December 22, 2025

In a grand finale, the 2025–26 UIL Texas high school football championships wrapped up at AT&T Stadium, showcasing the best teams from across the state. North Texas teams shone brightly, with Gordon High School making headlines. The Longhorns from Palo Pinto County, just west of Fort Worth, proved t

sports

Mizzou Gymnastics: Aims High After Historic Season

December 22, 2025

The Mizzou gymnastics team is setting their sights high for the upcoming 2026 season. After a remarkable 2025 campaign, where they secured a third-place finish in the NCAA Championship Final, the team is eager to build on that success. Coach Shannon Welker shared her thoughts on the team's potentia

sports

Group of Five Teams Face Tough Reality in College Football Playoff

December 21, 2025

The College Football Playoff (CFP) once again proved to be a tough nut to crack for Group of Five (G5) teams. James Madison, a standout team from the Sun Belt Conference, faced off against the Oregon Ducks in the first round of the CFP. Despite a valiant effort, the Dukes fell short, losing 51-34. T

entertainment

Fun Learning for Little Ones and a Big Honor for a Piano Teacher

December 21, 2025

Young kids in Rogers have a new way to learn and have fun at the same time. The Rogers Historical Museum and the Rogers Public Library are teaming up to offer "Museum and Me. " This is a free, hour-long program just for kids aged 3 to 5. It happens once a month at the museum. The goal is to spark in

entertainment

Reading's Entertainment Hubs Make Waves Nationally

December 21, 2025

Reading's Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center have wrapped up 2025 with impressive national rankings. These venues, managed by Oak View Group, are making a name for themselves on Pollstar’s Year-End Top Grossing and Ticket Sales Charts. Santander Arena sold over 137, 000 tickets, r

business

Cathie Wood's Big Crypto Bet

December 21, 2025

Cathie Wood, the brains behind Ark Investment Management, is known for her bold moves in the stock market. She often buys more when prices drop and sells when they rise. This strategy has led to some impressive gains but also some big losses. Recently, Wood made a significant purchase of Coinbase s

opinion

A System Failing Our Most Vulnerable

December 21, 2025

In Massachusetts, a troubling pattern is emerging. Children involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) are dying, and the system seems to be failing them. A'Zella Ortiz is the latest victim in a string of tragedies that have shaken the state. Her death, like others, raises serious q

technology

AI Ambitions Might Be Hurting Your Next Laptop Purchase

December 21, 2025

The tech world is in a bit of a pickle. Microsoft's big push for AI-powered PCs, called Copilot+ PCs, might be making laptops more expensive and harder to find. These AI PCs need special parts, like a lot of RAM and a specific chip called an NPU. But there's a problem: RAM is in short supply, and pr