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This ginkgo tree, in the village of Bangye-ri in South Korea,

is thought to be at least 800 years old

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— Science girl (@sciencegirl) November 30, 2025

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Consumer

Dollar Stores Increasingly Make Sense for Crunched Consumers

Dollar General said Thursday that third-quarter revenue rose 4.6% to $10.6 billion and net profit 44% to $283 million.

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Media & Entertainment

Netflix Is Buying Warner Bros. So Who Changes Whom?

A potential tie-up would come at an interesting crossroads for the theatrical industry and its longtime nemesis, Netflix.

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Finance

Low-Key $3T Investment Firm Is Ready for Its Closeup

In addition to its new team-up with KKR, the LA-based Capital Group is beginning to expand its ETF offerings.

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Autos

White House Hits the Brakes on Fuel Economy Standards

Trump said the Biden administration proposal “forced automakers to build cars using expensive technologies that drove up costs” and prices.

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Advisor Upside

SEC Halts Filings of Highly Leveraged ETFs

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ETF Upside

Vanguard Raises White Flag Over Crypto ETFs

The company on Tuesday reversed its ban on Bitcoin and other crypto ETFs, giving access to many of its 50 million clients.

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Advisor Upside

Tree Hugging or Greenwashing? BlackRock’s in ESG Hot Seat Either Way

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The world’s largest asset manager is caught in the crossfire between critics who say it’s pushing ESG too aggressively, and those who insist it’s not doing nearly enough.

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Patent Drop

Glimpse into the future of technology.

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Google Patent Highlights AI and Quantum’s Symbiotic Relationship
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The Time and Place for AI Code Generators
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Into the Future: The Patent Drop Highlight Reel
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Amazon Tries to Help Alexa Get Personal

ETF Upside

How ETF Issuers Can Use AI to Target New Strategies

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AI and other tech platforms can help ETF issuers identify the best sales prospects among firms in their target markets.

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