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Dec 04 2025BUSINESS

Dead Sea Deal: Who Gets the Prize?

Israel has a plan to make more money from the Dead Sea. They want to change the rules for taking minerals from this famous lake. The government says they want to make sure the public gets a fair deal. They also want to protect the environment. Right now, a company called ICL Group has the rights to

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Dec 04 2025OPINION

Helping Kids Learn, AI Helping People Hear, and Other News

Linda McMahon, the education secretary, is making big changes. She wants to give more power to states and parents. Some people, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, don't like this. They think the federal government should have more control. But others argue that the current system isn't working well. Test s

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Dec 04 2025EDUCATION

A Visit That's Stirring Up Trouble

A big event is happening at Cedar Drive Middle School in Colts Neck. Linda McMahon, the U. S. Secretary of Education, is dropping by. She's part of a nationwide tour called "History Rocks! " This tour is all about teaching kids the importance of the Declaration of Independence. It's the 250th annive

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

California's New Tool for Reporting ICE Actions

California has set up a digital platform for people to share videos, pictures, and other proof of possible misconduct by federal immigration officers. This move comes as part of a broader response to the Trump administration's tough stance on immigration. In recent times, immigration agents have be

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Britain's Big Move: Police to Use More Face Scanners

In the UK, police forces are set to use face-scanning tech more widely to catch lawbreakers. This tech is already in action in London, leading to over a thousand arrests in just two years. It's helped nab rapists, abusers, and violent criminals, plus over a hundred sex offenders who broke their rule

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Missouri's Battle Over Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

Missouri's legal system is currently grappling with a contentious issue: the wording of a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to ban most abortions. The debate has intensified as abortion rights advocates argue that the summary of this amendment is misleading and violates rules against combi

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Seafarers Set Free After Red Sea Ship Attack

In a recent turn of events, the crew members of a cargo ship that was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea have been released. The ship, named Eternity C, was operated by a Greek company and flew the Liberian flag. It was targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels in July, leading to its eventual sinking. The c

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Dec 04 2025WEATHER

Bracing for the Big Chill: Pennsylvania's Upcoming Frosty Weather

A cold wave is sweeping through the northern United States, and Pennsylvania is in its path. The polar vortex is to blame for this sudden drop in temperatures. The National Weather Service in State College predicts a low of 23 degrees tonight. Things won't warm up much on Thursday, with a high of 38

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Dec 04 2025WEATHER

Staying Safe in the Deep Freeze: Des Moines' Plan to Beat the Cold

Des Moines is getting ready for a serious cold snap. The Extreme Temperature Plan was turned on early Sunday, November 30. The weather is expected to be so cold that it might break records from the 1800s. Iowa could be the coldest state in the country early on December 4. The National Weather Servi

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Blues Legend and His Beloved Guitar: A Movie in the Making

A new movie about the life of B. B. King is on the way. It's called "Lucille, " after King's famous guitar. This film will show how King went from a poor life in Mississippi to becoming a world-famous blues star. It will also talk about his famous guitar, Lucille, and how it was a big part of his li

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