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Dec 05 2025WEATHER

Brace for a Chilly December: Polar Vortex Brings Triple Trouble

The central and eastern U. S. is in for a frosty December, thanks to a shifting polar vortex. This weather pattern is expected to bring three rounds of Arctic air, starting this week. The first wave is already hitting the Midwest, with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold snap will spread t

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A Close Call: US Navy's Friendly Fire Mishap in the Red Sea

In the vast expanse of the Red Sea, a grave error occurred. A US Navy cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly fired on its own fighter jets. The incident, which took place in December 2024, was a stark reminder of the dangers of miscommunication and technical glitches in modern warfare. The USS Get

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks in Washington: Congo and Rwanda Seek Stability

In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington to sign a peace agreement. This deal aims to bring an end to the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo and open up the region's valuable mineral resources to American interests. The meeti

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Global Team-Up for Next-Gen Jet: Who's Next to Join?

Italy's defence chief recently hinted that more countries might soon hop on board the GCAP jet project. This isn't just any jet—it's a high-tech, next-gen fighter set to debut around 2035. Right now, Italy, Britain, and Japan are the main players, but Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Canada are

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Europe's Big Jet Plan: Can Three Countries Fly Together?

Europe is trying to build a new fighter jet. It's called the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Germany, France, and Spain are working together on this project. They plan to talk about it on December 11. The goal is to have this new jet ready by 2040. It will be worth 100 billion euros. That's a lot o

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

The Moon Race: Who Will Lead NASA to Victory?

The Senate is about to grill Jared Isaacman, a billionaire astronaut and Trump's pick for NASA's top job. This isn't his first rodeo; he's already had one hearing. But this time, it's all about speed. He's got a big message: the U. S. needs to hurry up and get back to the moon before China does. Is

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Jared Isaacman's Big NASA Test: What's Next?

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire tech boss and friend of Elon Musk, is back in the hot seat. He's up for a big job: running NASA. But first, he's got to convince a group of senators that he's the right guy for the role. This isn't his first time at the rodeo. Back in April, he had a similar chat with

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Dec 02 2025CRIME

Uncovering Britain's Best Crime Dramas

British TV has a knack for crafting gripping crime dramas that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. From chilling mysteries to gripping true crime stories, there's something for everyone. Take "The Light in the Hall, " for instance. This series kicks off with Joe Pritchard's release from prison

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Dec 01 2025SPORTS

NFL Week 13: Chaos, Surprises, and a Wide-Open Race

Week 13 of the NFL season was a wild ride, showing just how unpredictable this year has been. The Chicago Bears are now at the top of the NFC after the Los Angeles Rams had a rough game. The Dallas Cowboys also had a strong week, beating teams that were in the Super Bowl last year. The Denver Bronco

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Dec 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Particles and Air Travel: A Hidden Threat

In late 2025, a JetBlue flight from Cancun to Newark faced a sudden drop in altitude, causing injuries and a diversion to Florida. This incident, seemingly minor at first, led to a massive grounding of over 6, 000 aircraft just a month later. The culprit? Cosmic rays, according to Airbus. These tin

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