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Hidden Wonders: Exploring the Pacific Ocean's Depths

December 22, 2025

Deep in the Pacific Ocean, a world of mystery unfolds. Researchers have just pulled up some amazing finds from the deep. They found over 2, 000 samples, and among them, at least 100 species were spotted for the first time. Scientists think more than 20 of these could be entirely new to science. The

business

China's Economy: Steady Rates Amid Challenges

December 22, 2025

China's central bank decided to keep its key interest rates the same for the seventh month in a row. This happened even though the country's economy is facing some tough times. The rates for 1-year and 5-year loans stayed at 3% and 3. 5%, respectively. These rates are important because they help set

weather

San Francisco's Power Struggle: A City in the Dark

December 22, 2025

In San Francisco, a massive power outage left a large part of the city without electricity on a Saturday afternoon. The blackout started around 1:09 p. m. and quickly grew, affecting 130, 000 homes and businesses by 3 p. m. The good news is that by 11 p. m. that same day, power was back for about 95

technology

Can Your Laptop's USB-C Charger Juice Up Your Phone?

December 22, 2025

USB-C chargers are now everywhere, from smartphones to laptops. This change has made some phone makers skip including chargers in new phone boxes. But laptops still usually come with their own chargers, often USB-C ones, like MacBooks, Chromebooks, and many Windows laptops. So, if your laptop came w

technology

ChatGPT Takes Over Campuses: A Smart Move or a Risky Bet?

December 22, 2025

OpenAI has made a big splash in the education world. They've sold over 700, 000 ChatGPT licenses to about 35 public universities. That's a lot of students and teachers getting access to AI help. Microsoft's Copilot, on the other hand, isn't as popular among students, even though it's often bundled w

crypto

A Crypto Champion Steps Aside: What's Next for Digital Assets?

December 22, 2025

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a strong supporter of cryptocurrency, recently shared that she won't be running for reelection in 2026. This news has sparked a wave of reactions from the crypto community. Lummis has been a key figure in shaping crypto policies in the US, earning respect from many in the ind

opinion

Empty Buildings, Full Hearts: A Chance to Help

December 22, 2025

In Akron, a strange thing is happening. There are more people without homes than ever before. At the same time, many churches are closing down and sitting empty. This is not a coincidence. It's a problem that needs solving. More than 600 people in Summit County are homeless right now. That's a big

politics

Detroit's Voting Problem: Simple Fixes, Big Impact

December 22, 2025

Detroit's city elections have seen a big drop in voter turnout over the past 20 years. In 2005, 41% of eligible voters showed up, but by 2021, that number had fallen to just 24%. This is much lower than the national average of 31% for big cities. Even though turnout inched up a bit in the latest ele

finance

Finance Meets AI: A New Career Path Emerges

December 22, 2025

In the world of finance, things are changing fast. A financial analyst is now also training AI models in his spare time. He sees this as a smart move to stay relevant in a field that's quickly evolving. Two years ago, he had to guide AI models step by step to get them to do basic financial tasks. No

business

New Faces and Leaders in Topeka: A Look at Recent Hires and Honors

December 22, 2025

Topeka is buzzing with fresh talent and dedicated leaders. FHLBank Topeka has welcomed five new team members, each bringing unique skills to the table. Di Kang, a PhD candidate, is diving into quantitative risk and modeling. Alex Nuss, formerly at Michel Dental, is now handling wires services. Saman