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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's Big Move: A New Chapter in the U. S.

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has taken a significant step to keep the popular app running in the U. S. They've agreed to sell a big chunk of TikTok's American operations to a group of investors. This deal comes after years of back-and-forth with the U. S. government, which has been worried ab

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Old DeFi Projects Under Siege: $5 Million Gone in a Week

In the past week, three old DeFi projects have been hit hard, losing around $5 million. These projects were big names back in 2020-2022 but are now abandoned or no longer maintained. Some people think these hacks might be part of a bigger, AI-driven campaign targeting old contracts. Ribbon Finance

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Stands Firm on NATO Aspirations

In a recent press interaction, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made it clear that altering Ukraine's constitution to remove NATO membership as a goal is not on the table. This statement comes just days after he hinted at the possibility of setting aside this ambition in return for solid secu

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Staten Island Hospital Gets Big Tech Boost from New York State

New York State has just given a major tech upgrade to one of Staten Island's hospitals. Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is getting $54 million to improve its technology and cybersecurity. This is part of a bigger plan where 22 hospitals across New York are sharing $300 million to modernize

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Shifts: AI, Startups, and Big Changes in 2025

The tech world is going through big changes in 2025. AI is growing fast, but it's not all smooth sailing. Companies are facing new challenges, like higher costs, stricter rules, and more competition. Google is making moves to stay ahead. They've launched Gemini 3 Flash, a faster and cheaper AI mode

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Fentanyl: A Drug or a Weapon?

In a bold move, the U. S. President has labeled fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This decision, made on December 15, 2025, aims to tackle the drug's impact on national security and crime. The president compared the deaths caused by fentanyl to those in major wars, stating that hundreds of t

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Australia's Gun Laws: Are They Really the Solution?

After the recent attack at Bondi Beach, many people in Australia are calling for stricter gun laws. They believe that if people had fewer guns, there would be less violence. But is this really the case? Australia already has some of the strictest gun laws in the world. Semi-automatic guns are banne

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

The Hunt for the Brown University Shooter: What We Know So Far

The search for the person behind the Brown University shooting is still on. Police have a suspect in mind, but they haven't caught them yet. The suspect is a man, about 5-foot-8, with a stocky build. He was seen walking around the campus area on the day of the shooting. Witnesses say the suspect ma

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Dec 17 2025CRIME

ISIS: Still a Threat or Just a Shadow?

ISIS, once a powerful force controlling large parts of Iraq and Syria, is now a shadow of its former self. But recent events suggest the group still has influence, even if it's not as strong as before. Experts say ISIS is not as organized as it used to be. The group's leadership is scattered, and i

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Police Crackdown on Protest Chants: What's the Big Deal?

In a move to tackle growing tensions, police in London and Manchester are taking a firm stance against certain protest chants. They've made it clear that anyone chanting "globalise the intifada" or carrying related signs could face arrest. This comes after recent violent incidents, including a shoot

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