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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Late-Night TV Hosts: Trump's Speech and White House Drama

Late-night television hosts had a lot to say about Donald Trump's unexpected prime-time address. Jimmy Kimmel kicked off his show by joking that it was like a surprise episode of a show called "The Worst Wing. " He pointed out that Trump's speech interrupted popular shows like "Survivor" and "The Fl

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Prices Slow Down, but Many Still Struggle

Prices are still going up, but not as fast as before. In November, the cost of living increased by 2. 7% compared to the same month last year. This is a bit lower than the 3% rise seen in September. However, prices did go up by 0. 2% from September to November. The government didn't track prices in

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Pixel Emoji Makeover: A Step Closer to iPhone Style

Google has been tweaking the emoji on Pixel phones. This happened with the Android 16 QPR3 beta update. The changes are not huge. But they do make the emoji look more like those on iPhones. Some emoji got a small makeover. For example, the "Face Exhaling" emoji now has a different angle. The "Loudl

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Mantis Mysteries: What DNA Reveals About These Incredible Insects

Praying mantises are not just fascinating creatures; they play a big role in farming, medicine, and even robotics. Yet, scientists have not explored their genes enough. This lack of knowledge has held back many potential benefits. A recent study changed that. Researchers looked at the genes of five

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Unexpected Ease in Price Hikes Last Month

Last month, the rate at which prices went up slowed down. This was a surprise. The numbers came out after a break in official reports. The latest figures show a 2. 7% increase in prices over the past year. This is less than what was seen in September. The numbers come from the Labor Department. They

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Tech Marvel: The Super-Fast Light Switch

In the world of super-tiny tech, scientists have created a new kind of switch that's not only super small but also super fast. This switch is made up of layers of special materials, like carbon nanotubes and something called monolayer WS2 and MoS2. These materials are stacked on top of each other, c

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

Unveiling More Epstein Files: What's Really Going On?

House Democrats have shared another set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. These photos were given to Congress but lack context or details. The latest batch includes about 70 images. Some show famous men with Epstein, like Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky. Others show women's passports with all per

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

When Your Phone Turns Into a Puzzle

Phones are like trusty sidekicks. They're always there, helping us out. But what happens when that sidekick starts acting strange? That's the situation with the latest iOS update. It's like your phone has suddenly turned into a puzzle, and you're missing some pieces. People used to be content with

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise in Yemen as Southern Forces Push Boundaries

Yemen is once again in the spotlight, with a power struggle heating up in the south. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has been making significant territorial gains. They've taken control of the oil-rich Hadramaut governorate and are now eyeing other areas. This has put the

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