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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Bangladesh Burns: Student's Death Sparks Nationwide Protests

In Bangladesh, the death of a key student activist has set off a wave of protests. Sharif Osman bin Hadi, 32, passed away in a Singapore hospital. He had been fighting for his life since being shot in the head on December 12th. Hadi was a vocal opponent of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's g

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Judge's Actions Spark Debate on Immigration and Justice

A Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, has been found guilty of obstruction after helping a Mexican immigrant evade arrest by federal agents. This case has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies and the role of judges in the U. S. The trial lasted for six hours, with the jury acquitting Dugan

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Tech Giants Strike a Deal: TikTok Gets a Stay of Execution

TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, has managed to avoid a ban in the United States. This came after a deal was struck with Oracle, a major tech company. The deal means TikTok can keep operating in the U. S. for now. Oracle's stock price went up after the news. This is a big win for TikTok and it

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Dec 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Actresses Chat About Their Craft and Lives

Six accomplished actresses gathered to discuss their recent film roles and the personal journeys that came with them. Each woman brought a unique perspective, shaped by their experiences both on and off the screen. The conversation began with a focus on the themes present in their films. Motherhood

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Holiday Scams: Stay Smart and Safe

The holiday season is a time for joy, but it's also a time when scammers are extra active. With so much going on, it's easy to let our guard down. Nearly 9 out of 10 adults have either been targeted or tricked by a scam during the holidays. One common trick is fake stores on social media. These sto

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Dec 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pandora's Ongoing Saga: What You Need to Know Before Watching Avatar: Fire and Ash

Pandora, the stunning world created by James Cameron, is back in the spotlight with the new movie "Avatar: Fire and Ash. " This time, the story dives deeper into the lives of the Sully family, who have been living on Pandora since the first film. Jake Sully, once a human, now leads a family with his

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Hits Back: Striking Russian Tankers and Seeking Peace

In a bold move, Ukraine has taken its fight against Russia to the Mediterranean Sea. The country's intelligence agency, the SBU, claims to have struck a Russian oil tanker, part of what's known as the "shadow fleet. " This fleet is accused of helping Russia dodge sanctions and fund its war efforts.

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

A Suspect's Fate and Global Reactions: Unpacking Recent Events

A man, once a student at Brown University, ended his life in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old from Portugal, is suspected of killing two people and injuring nine others at Brown. He also allegedly shot and killed an MIT professor, Nuno FG Loureiro, days later. Au

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

EU and South America Trade Deal Hits Another Snag

The European Union has once again delayed signing a trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. This time, the signing was pushed back to January, marking yet another delay in a process that has been ongoing for 25 years. The EU's top official, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed hope

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Home Buying Takes a Chilly Turn in November

Buying a home in November was tough. Prices stayed high, mortgage rates didn't budge much, and there were fewer homes on the market. Sales of used homes only went up a tiny bit from October. They were even lower than they were in November last year. About 4. 13 million homes were sold in a year, but

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