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The Powerball Prize Keeps Growing - Here's What You Need to Know

December 22, 2025

The Powerball lottery is getting more exciting as the prize money keeps going up. After the latest draw on Saturday night, no one won the big prize. So, the jackpot is now worth a huge $1. 6 billion for the next draw on Monday night. This is the fourth-largest prize in Powerball history and the fift

environment

Wind Power Projects Face Unexpected Hurdles

December 22, 2025

In a surprising move, the Trump administration recently decided to put a hold on several major wind energy projects along the East Coast of the United States. This decision has caused quite a stir, especially for companies like Dominion Energy, which saw their stock drop by more than 5% after the an

business

The Big Bet: Larry Ellison Backs Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery Bid

December 22, 2025

Larry Ellison, a tech billionaire and father of Paramount's CEO, has stepped up to personally guarantee a massive $40. 4 billion equity offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. This move is aimed at easing concerns raised by Warner Bros. Discovery's board about Paramount's initial proposal. Warner Bros. D

environment

Japan's Big Move: Restarting the Biggest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima

December 22, 2025

Japan is taking a big step by restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. This plant, located about 136 miles northwest of Tokyo, was shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima disaster. Since then, Japan has been trying to reduce its depend

entertainment

Pandora's Box Office Magic: 'Fire and Ash' Lights Up Theaters

December 22, 2025

The newest addition to the Avatar universe, "Fire and Ash, " has made a significant splash at the box office. It raked in $345 million worldwide in its opening weekend, placing it just behind "Zootopia 2" for the year's highest debut. In the U. S. , it brought in $88 million, while internationally,

entertainment

Why Podcast Might Soon Be a Thing of the Past

December 22, 2025

In 2025, the term "podcast" is becoming as outdated as a flip phone. With almost every major podcast now featuring a video component, the lines between podcasts and TV shows are blurring. Take Seth Meyers' "A Closer Look" for example. Last year, one might argue that this is just a TV show clip. But

business

Big Moves in Big Oil: Chevron's CFO Shares Insights

December 22, 2025

Chevron, a major player in the energy sector, has been making headlines with its recent acquisition of Hess for a staggering $53 billion. This deal, finalized in July, came after a lengthy legal battle with Exxon Mobil that lasted over 20 months. Now, Chevron is focusing on streamlining its operatio

crypto

Crypto Lending Platform Mutuum Finance Takes Steps Forward

December 22, 2025

Mutuum Finance, a new player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, is making steady progress as it gets ready to launch its first version. The project, which focuses on lending and borrowing, is currently in the final stages of development. It is also undergoing security checks with Halborn Sec

finance

Turning Big Investments into Bite-Sized Pieces

December 22, 2025

The world of finance is getting a digital makeover. Big, expensive investments that used to be out of reach for most people are now being broken down into smaller, digital pieces. This is all thanks to something called tokenization. It's like turning a big pizza into slices that everyone can afford.

education

EdTech: Shaping Smarter Minds for the Future

December 22, 2025

Education technology, or EdTech, has been around for a while, but it's only now that we're seeing its true potential. Over the past 25 years, many educators have used EdTech to teach thousands of students from all over the world. But EdTech is more than just a tool for delivering content. It's a way