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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Big Changes and Big News: A Look at Today's Top Stories

In a major shake-up, the Oscars are making a big move. Starting in 2029, the famous awards show will leave ABC and head to YouTube. This shift shows how streaming is taking over from traditional TV. Taxes are changing too. President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill, " passed in July, has new rules a

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Arctic's Rapid Changes: A Warning for Our Planet

The Arctic is changing fast. It's not just about polar bears and icebergs anymore. The Arctic is like the Earth's air conditioner. When it warms up, the whole planet feels it. Scientists have been keeping an eye on the Arctic for 20 years. They've noticed some big changes. The last decade was the h

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

California's Climate Leadership: A Critical Look

California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Weather Research in the Crosshairs: A Shift in Science Policy

The Trump administration has set its sights on a major change in the world of weather and climate research. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado might soon see a big shake-up. Russ Vought, the head of the Office of Management and Budget, shared this news on X. He said the

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Arctic's Rapid Changes: A Wake-Up Call

The Arctic is heating up quickly. It's changing faster than the rest of the world. This is causing big problems. One weird thing happening is rivers turning bright red-orange. This is not because of pollution. It's because of iron coming from melting permafrost. This is a clear sign of climate chang

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Dec 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Money and Weather: How Climate Change is Hitting the U. S. Wallet

Climate change is not just about melting ice and rising seas. It's also about money. Recent research shows that climate change is already costing the United States a pretty penny. The study looked at how changes in weather patterns are affecting the economy, not just in one place, but all over the c

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

EU's 2035 Gas Car Ban: A Step Back or a Smart Shift?

Europe's plan to stop selling new gas and diesel cars by 2035 is getting a makeover. This change is happening because some countries and carmakers are pushing back. They want more wiggle room, saying the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) is happening too fast. Germany and Italy are leading the char

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

California's Christmas Weather: Rain, Snow, and Potential Chaos

California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic

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Dec 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Weather Troubles: How Nature Messed with the Tang Dynasty

Let's talk about the Tang Dynasty in China. It was a big deal, but things got rough. The weather was a major player in their downfall. Imagine floods and droughts happening over and over again. Not good for farming, right? People back then relied on crops like millet, wheat, and rice. But when the w

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Dec 16 2025EDUCATION

Schools' Hidden Struggle: When Kindness Isn't Enough

Schools are trying hard to make students feel safe and happy. But new research shows that this might not be working for everyone. In fact, it could be making things worse for some kids. The study looked at over a million students in California. It found that students who are bullied because of who

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