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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Fitness Craze: How Hyrox© is Changing the Game

Hyrox© is a new type of fitness competition that has taken the world by storm. It's part of a bigger trend called high-intensity functional training, or HIFT for short. This kind of training has become super popular in recent years. Hyrox© is a competition that has a set format, which is what many p

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Dec 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Warming Oceans Put the Brakes on New England's Shrimp Fishing

New England's shrimp fishing industry is taking a big hit. It's been on hold since 2014. Why? The ocean is getting warmer. This makes it hard for shrimp to survive. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission just decided to keep the ban for at least three more years. The shrimp population is s

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

New U. S. Travel Rules Raise Eyebrows

The U. S. is tightening its travel rules. Starting soon, visitors from 42 countries, mostly in Europe, will have to share their social media handles from the past five years. This change is part of a broader effort to increase security checks for travelers entering the U. S. The new rules also ask

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Winter's First Dance: Snow on the Horizon for Major Cities

Winter is showing its first signs in the northeastern United States. Two quick-moving storms, known as clippers, are set to bring snow to a large area. These storms will travel from the northern Plains through the Ohio Valley and then move off the mid-Atlantic coast. While some people might be excit

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Dec 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Gaza's Winter Woes: A Baby's Tragic Loss Amidst Floods and Despair

In the Gaza Strip, winter has brought more than just cold weather. It has brought floods, despair, and tragedy. The Abu Jazar family woke up to the devastating news that their 8-month-old baby, Rahaf, had passed away due to hypothermia. The family's tent, like many others, was flooded overnight, lea

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Dec 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Minds Behind AI: A Year of Change

The year 2025 marked a significant shift in how the world views artificial intelligence. Time magazine recognized this change by naming the architects of AI as their Person of the Year. This decision highlights the growing influence of AI on society and the individuals who have shaped its developmen

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Disney and OpenAI Team Up for AI-Powered Storytelling

Disney has just made a big move by investing $1 billion in OpenAI. This isn't just any investment. It's a deal that lets OpenAI use Disney's famous characters in its new AI video tool called Sora. For the next three years, people can use Sora to create short videos featuring over 200 characters from

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Dec 11 2025OPINION

San Diego's Hidden Housing Crisis: The Airbnb Effect

San Diego is in a housing crunch. It's not just a small problem. It's a big one. And a big part of it is Airbnbs. Right now, there are 10, 600 homes in San Diego being used as short-term rentals. That's a lot. It's like having a whole other city within San Diego where families can't live. These hom

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Dec 11 2025CRYPTO

Venezuela's Crypto Lifeline: A Risky Financial Escape

Venezuela's economy is now heavily reliant on cryptocurrency, especially USDT, due to years of economic struggles and international sanctions. This shift has created a complex situation where crypto helps people but also risks breaking sanctions. The country's informal crypto markets are booming, w

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Dec 11 2025SCIENCE

How Your Mind Tricks You Into Liking People

Did you know your brain can make you like someone just by thinking about them? It's true! A recent study found that imagining a good time with someone can actually change how you feel about them. It's like your brain is playing a trick on itself. Here's how it works: Scientists asked people to thin

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