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Economic Anxiety: Americans Worry About Prices and Jobs

December 24, 2025

People in the U. S. are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the lowest confidence level since April when new taxes on imports were introduced. The measure of how people feel about their money and jobs stayed the same but is still low. This could mean a recession is coming. People think the

business

Billionaire's Big Bet: Changing the Game of Giving

December 24, 2025

Larry Ellison, a tech billionaire, is making waves with a huge $40 billion promise. He's backing his son's plan to take over Paramount. This isn't your typical charity donation. It's a new way of giving where billionaires use their money to shape industries instead of just writing checks. Ellison's

business

The U. S. Economy: Strong Growth Amid Challenges

December 24, 2025

The U. S. economy showed impressive growth in the third quarter of 2025, expanding at a 4. 3% annual rate. This growth was driven by military spending and a significant increase in corporate profits. Despite this growth, there are concerns about the economy's health. Consumer sentiment remains low,

politics

A Deadly Crash: Libya's Military Chief and Others Lose Their Lives in Turkey

December 24, 2025

A plane crash in Turkey has taken the lives of Libya's military chief and six others. The incident happened just after takeoff from Ankara, the country's capital. The plane, a Falcon 50 business jet, was heading back to Libya when it went down near the village of Kesikkavak. Turkish officials say th

politics

U. S. Takes Aim at EU Figures Over Speech Rules

December 24, 2025

The U. S. has recently taken a bold step by imposing visa restrictions on several individuals, including a former EU official and activists. This move is part of a broader effort to challenge the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to tackle hate speech and misinformation. U. S.

crypto

Russia's Changing Crypto Rules: A New Path for Investors

December 24, 2025

Russia's central bank is making a big change. They want to let regular people trade certain cryptocurrencies. But there are rules. First, people need to pass a test to show they understand the risks. Then, they can only spend up to 300, 000 rubles a year on crypto. That's about $3, 800. And all trad

business

HIVE's Plan: Steady Growth Over Bitcoin Booms

December 24, 2025

HIVE Digital Technologies is changing the game in crypto mining. Unlike others, they aren't just chasing Bitcoin's ups and downs. They're focusing on building a strong business that can handle any market. Frank Holmes, the company's co-founder and executive chairman, shared their strategy. He highl

lifestyle

Local Love in Print: A New Magazine for Livingston Parish

December 24, 2025

A new magazine is coming to Livingston Parish, and it's all about local life. The brainchild of a mother and daughter team, this publication aims to fill a gap in the community. The magazine, called \"Living In Parish, \" will hit stores in spring 2026, with an online version launching on New Year's

business

HSBC's Leadership Shuffle: New Chair, Old Questions

December 24, 2025

Ann Godbehere, a key figure at HSBC, is calling it quits. She's the senior independent director who led the hunt for a new chair. Her exit is set for the bank's 2026 annual meeting, citing personal reasons. This news comes hot on the heels of HSBC's long, drawn-out search for a new leader. The bank

politics

Speeding Up America's Future: A Closer Look at the SPEED Act

December 24, 2025

America has the skills and resources to build a better future, but outdated rules are slowing things down. The SPEED Act aims to fix this by speeding up the process for big projects. This law has support from many groups, including businesses, local leaders, and tribes. Everyone agrees that the curr