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Unraveling Financial Privacy: A Deep Dive into American Views

January 23, 2026

A unique partnership is brewing in the world of finance and technology. Fedi, a Bitcoin wallet company, Cornell University, and the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) are teaming up for a two-year study. They want to understand how Americans feel about financial privacy. The study will look at the trade

health

Measles on the Rise: Separating Fact from Fiction

January 23, 2026

Measles cases in the US have surged, hitting a 35-year high in 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a staggering increase from 285 cases in 2024 to 2, 144 in 2025. The upward trend continued into 2026, with at least 171 cases reported in just the first two weeks. Exper

health

Gaming for Recovery: How Tiny Skin Patches Could Change Stroke Rehabilitation

January 23, 2026

Stroke survivors often struggle with movement. Traditional rehab tools are big and need experts. This is a problem. A new idea uses small, skin-friendly patches. These patches stick to joints and muscles. They track hand and finger movements. The patches send out tiny electrical signals. These signa

education

Sudan's Young Minds in Peril: The Education Crisis Unfolding

January 23, 2026

Sudan is facing a huge problem. Many kids are missing school because of the war. More than eight million children have lost over 500 days of learning since the conflict started in April 2023. This is worse than the school closures during the COVID pandemic. The war has destroyed many schools. Some

crypto

Crypto's Big Move: How Traditional Finance is Catching Up

January 23, 2026

Cryptocurrencies have come a long way since they first hit the scene. Now, even traditional finance companies are taking notice. The U. S. government passed the GENIUS Act last year, showing just how mainstream digital assets have become. Ben Zhou, CEO of Bybit, says that if traditional firms don't

crypto

Crypto Markets on Edge: What's Shaking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana?

January 23, 2026

Crypto markets are in a bit of a pickle right now. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are all feeling the heat. A well-known analyst, who goes by DonAlt, thinks that political news is messing with the usual market patterns. Bitcoin's recent attempt to bounce back hit a snag. It couldn't break through a

crypto

Young Americans Prefer Crypto Over Banks: Why?

January 23, 2026

Young Americans are leaning towards cryptocurrency over traditional banks. This shift is driven by their desire for more control and transparency over their money. Recent studies show that nearly half of Gen Z has used a crypto exchange, and over a third own or use crypto. This generation values th

business

Bristol Bay's Economic Dilemma: Fishing, Mining, and the Need for Balance

January 23, 2026

In Bristol Bay, the debate between preserving the fishing industry and allowing mining development is heating up. Some locals, who have worked with the Pebble project for years, are speaking out. They wonder why their neighbors keep letting one man, known for violent threats against the project, spe

sports

College Football's Mixed Feelings: Indiana's Rise and Transfer Rules

January 23, 2026

Indiana's football team has been on a roll, but it's hard not to think about the role of transfer rules in their success. Without these rules, Indiana might not have had the chance to bring in the talent that helped them climb the ranks. Meanwhile, the Associated Press is still doing its thing, rele

education

How Screens and Playtime Shape Young Minds

January 23, 2026

Researchers wanted to see how much time kids spend on screens and playing outside affects their learning and feelings. They looked at different groups of preschoolers and how they use their time. Some kids spend a lot of time on screens, while others play outside more. The study aimed to see if thes