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principal development

Banks Are Slowly Embracing Digital Money

December 23, 2025

Big banks in the U. S. are quietly working on digital versions of traditional financial products. They're not rushing into new crypto assets but are focusing on tokenizing things like deposits, funds, and custody. This shift is happening mostly behind the scenes, especially in wholesale payments and

environment

Huger's Fight Against Sand Mining: A Community's Struggle

December 23, 2025

In Huger, a small rural community, residents are up in arms over a sand mine project. Cedar Hill Acquisition LLC wants to open a 140-acre sand mine, but the locals are not happy. They remember the problems that came with the Donmar Sand Mine, which opened in 2017. Noise, dust, and heavy truck traffi

education

Unlocking Reading Success: Milwaukee Schools Take a Closer Look

December 23, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has been on a journey to improve reading skills among students. The district has been trying to use the science of reading (SOR), but it hasn't been easy. James Ferguson, a school board director, wanted to know why. He turned to Tina Owen-Moore, the district's board cl

technology

Militaries Gear Up for Future Battles: 2025's Game-Changing Tech

December 23, 2025

In 2025, militaries worldwide accelerated their efforts to redefine warfare. They invested heavily in advanced weapons, stockpiled ammunition, and explored new strategies to challenge traditional advantages like stealth and naval dominance. This year saw remarkable advancements, blurring the line be

business

Fulgent Genetics Expands Reach with Two Big Buys

December 23, 2025

Fulgent Genetics is making a big move in the lab world. They're buying two companies, Bako Diagnostics and StrataDx, for a cool $55. 5 million. This deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, but only if all the necessary approvals come through. Fulgent is known for its tech-based approac

politics

CBS News and 60 Minutes: A Clash Over a Critical Story

December 22, 2025

A recent dispute at CBS News has brought attention to the challenges of reporting on sensitive topics, especially those involving the Trump administration. The conflict revolves around a "60 Minutes" story that was pulled from the lineup just before it was set to air. The story, reported by correspo

finance

Choosing Between Hercules and Trinity Capital: A Smart Investor's Dilemma

December 22, 2025

Investing in business development companies (BDCs) can be a tricky business. Two names often come up in discussions: Hercules Capital and Trinity Capital. Both offer attractive dividends, but which one is the better pick? Let's break it down. Hercules Capital, often called HTGC, has been around for

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

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

politics

Healthcare Uncertainty Looms as Congress Takes a Break

December 22, 2025

As Congress wraps up its session and heads home for the holidays, a significant healthcare issue lingers unresolved. Millions of Americans are now facing the prospect of higher insurance costs and a cloud of uncertainty as they step into the new year. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a hot topic. I