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Harford County Schools Tighten Hiring Rules After Controversial Hire

December 25, 2025

Harford County's schools are making big changes to how they hire teachers. This comes after a news report revealed that a man with serious charges was hired to teach. The school board president, Aaron Poynton, created a new policy to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new rules say that if so

crypto

Bitcoin's Holiday Slump: A Look at Past Dips and Potential Surges

December 25, 2025

Bitcoin's value has dropped by about 7% since last Christmas. This might seem like bad news, but looking back, similar drops have often been followed by big gains. Over the past 12 years, there have been three times when Bitcoin's value was lower on Christmas Eve than the year before: in 2014, 2018,

business

Market Mood Swings: Why Strong Economy Data Sparks Panic in Tech and Crypto

December 25, 2025

A well-known market analyst recently expressed his irritation about how strong economic news can cause a sudden rush to sell stocks in fast-growing areas like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. This expert, famous for his lively TV show, called the reaction a "big freakout" that seems to ne

business

San Diego's 2026: Money, Homes, and Robots

December 25, 2025

San Diego is facing some big changes in 2026. Gas prices might hit $8 a gallon. Why? Two big refineries are closing. This could make gas hard to find and more expensive. But don't worry, the state is trying to make more oil in Bakersfield to help. The city is also thinking about taxing short-term r

opinion

2025: A Year of Big Talks and Big Changes

December 25, 2025

In 2025, Utah became the center of many important discussions. People talked about big issues like politics, technology, and religion. The Deseret News shared their thoughts on these topics in their top 10 opinion articles of the year. One of the most touching articles was by former Rep. Mia Love.

entertainment

Penguins Invade Las Vegas for a Festive Feast

December 25, 2025

Las Vegas is getting a penguin makeover this holiday season. The Sphere, a giant entertainment venue, is lit up with images of Pudgy Penguins until December 29. These penguins started as digital art in 2021 but have since become a global brand. They are now on toys, clothes, and more. The company be

technology

Unlocking the Power of CRISPR in Enzyme Creation

December 25, 2025

CRISPR is a game-changer in the world of science. It's a tool that lets researchers tweak genes with incredible precision. Right now, it's being used to create better enzymes, but we're just scratching the surface of what it can do. Enzymes are like tiny workers in our bodies. They help speed up ch

business

Tim Cook's Big Bet on Nike: What's the Deal?

December 25, 2025

Tim Cook, the boss of Apple, just put a lot of faith in Nike. He boosted his investment in the sportswear giant by almost double. This move came right after Nike's stock took a hit due to some not-so-great predictions for the future. Nike's stock has been on a rollercoaster. It's dropped over 20% s

crime

US Crime Numbers Take a Big Dip in 2025

December 25, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the number of murders in the US took a big dip in 2025. This drop is being called one of the biggest in history. The numbers are in, and they show a big drop in murders. From January to October 2025, there were 5, 912 murders. That's a lot fewer than the 7, 369 murde

business

Economic Highs, Tech Moves, and Student Loan Worries: A Market Roundup

December 24, 2025

The U. S. economy showed surprising strength, growing by 4. 3% in the third quarter. This growth, revealed in a delayed report due to the government shutdown, came despite a recent dip in consumer sentiment. Spending, however, remained robust, climbing to 3. 5% from the previous quarter's 2. 5%. Ho