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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Slick Surfaces: How Tiny Particles Can Help Ships Glide and Stay Ice-Free

Ships face big problems when moving through water and in cold places. They have to deal with water resistance, which slows them down, and ice buildup, which can cause accidents. Scientists have been working on ways to tackle these issues, but finding a solution that does both is tough. Recently, a

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Dec 31 2025OPINION

Maine's Democrats: Time to Step Up and Lead

Maine's Democratic leaders are falling short. They're not standing up for what's right. They're playing it safe. But safe isn't good enough. Not when so much is at stake. Take health care, for example. Democrats had a chance to fight for lower prices. They could have stood up to the insurance indus

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Holiday Slump: A Gold Bug's Perspective

Peter Schiff, a well-known gold advocate, has once again taken aim at Bitcoin. This time, he's using the recent holiday season to make his point. Schiff argues that Bitcoin's performance during this period was lackluster, while gold and silver saw gains. He even suggested that selling Bitcoin to buy

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Dec 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Korea's Bear Bile Farming: A Step Towards Change

South Korea is finally putting an end to its controversial bear bile farming industry. This practice, which has been widely criticized, involves keeping bears in captivity to extract their bile, a substance used in traditional medicine. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Pesticides and Liver Trouble: What's the Connection?

Pesticides are everywhere, but do they mess with our livers? That's what some scientists wanted to find out. They looked at 126 different pesticides to see if they could cause liver problems in rats. They wanted to know if these pesticides could stop certain liver enzymes, called cytochrome P450 enz

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Missed Calls: How NFL Referees Are Changing Games

NFL referees are making big mistakes. They are not calling pass interference when they should. This is a big problem. It changes the outcome of games. In recent weeks, two important games had key moments where pass interference was not called. In one game, a player from Baltimore pulled down a rece

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

A Judge Under Fire: Clerks Speak Out Against Alleged Abuse

A federal judge is facing serious allegations of mistreating her law clerks. The Legal Accountability Project, a group that supports law clerks, has filed a complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This is a rare move, as such complaints are usually

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

US and Israel Clash Over West Bank Policies

In a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tensions arose over Israel's actions in the West Bank. The US expressed worries about settler violence, settlement growth, and the freezing of Palestinian tax funds. The US team, including top advis

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Dec 30 2025OPINION

Who Pays the Price for AI's Power Play?

AI is making big waves, and not just in tech. It's shaking up the power grid, and that's a problem for everyone. The recent green light for a massive data center in Cumberland County is just the start. This isn't just about having enough electricity. It's about who foots the bill when things don't g

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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sony TVs: What's Next in 2026?

Sony TVs have always been a big deal. In 2025, they shuffled their lineup, making it easier to understand what each TV offers. But, let's be honest, they didn't change much. They still have TVs for everyone, from budget buyers to those who want the best. But what's coming in 2026? First, let's talk

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