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Young Tech Star's Big Lie: The $175 Million Fraud

March 29, 2025

A young entrepreneur, Charlie Javice, was found guilty of tricking JPMorgan Chase. She claimed her startup, Frank, had millions of customers. In reality, she had only a fraction of that number. This deception cost the bank $175 million. The trial lasted five weeks in a Manhattan court. Javice, now 3

technology

Google Nest's Next Steps: What's in Store for Smart Home Fans?

March 29, 2025

Google Nest has been busy making changes. They stopped making two of their older home devices. The Nest Protect, a smoke and CO alarm, and the Nest x Yale Lock, a smart lock, are no longer in production. These devices haven't seen updates in years. The Nest Protect is from 2015, and the smart lock i

sports

MSU's Unlikely Victory: A Night of Resilience and Surprises

March 29, 2025

Michigan State University's basketball team pulled off a remarkable win against Mississippi in the Sweet 16. It was a game that many thought the Spartans would lose. The Rebels looked stronger and more skilled for much of the night. Yet, MSU found a way to win, showcasing their toughness and resilie

crime

Rapper and Mom Face Serious Charges

March 29, 2025

Sean Kingston, a well-known rapper, and his mother, Janice Turner, have been found guilty of fraud in a federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The jury took just over three hours to reach their verdict. This was a big decision. It came after a trial that involved serious accusations. Kingston,

technology

Google's Smart Home Shake-Up: What's Out and What's Next

March 29, 2025

Google has decided to stop making two of its smart home devices. This move is part of a bigger shift in the company's focus. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector, a device found in many homes, will no longer be produced. The Nest x Yale smart lock, which was introduced to work with th

entertainment

April 2025: What to Watch on Peacock

March 29, 2025

Peacock is rolling out a fresh batch of movies and TV shows this April 2025. There's a mix of old favorites and new releases. It's a great time to dive in and see what catches your eye. First off, let's talk about the big highlight of the month. Law & Order: Organized Crime is back with its fifth s

politics

HHS Faces Major Overhaul and Job Cuts

March 28, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to undergo a significant transformation. The goal is to reduce the workforce by nearly 25%. The changes are part of a broader plan to streamline operations and cut costs. The HHS workforce will shrink from around 92, 620 employees to about 62

business

Cloud Computing Giant Takes Wall Street by Storm

March 28, 2025

CoreWeave is about to become a publicly traded company. This means it will start selling shares on the Nasdaq stock market. The company set the price for each share at 40 dollars. From this, it managed to raise a whopping 1. 5 billion dollars. CoreWeave is a big player in the world of artificial in

health

Healthcare Disparities: How Sexual Identity Affects GP Visits

March 28, 2025

In New Zealand, a recent study dug into how different sexual identities interact with primary healthcare services. This study looked at data from the New Zealand Health Survey, focusing on visits to general practitioners (GPs) and nurses. It compared experiences across four years, from 2017 to 2021.

education

Student Loan Repayment Plans: A Fresh Start

March 27, 2025

The Education Department has reopened the online gateway for income-driven repayment plans for student loans. This move comes after a court decision in February that temporarily halted the Biden administration's Saving on a Valuable Education Plan and parts of other income-driven repayment plans. Th