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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Holiday Call Mixes Politics and Play

During a festive phone call with kids, a former U. S. president brought up some unexpected topics. While chatting with children as part of the NORAD Tracks Santa event, he couldn't resist throwing in comments about energy and elections. One young girl asked for a Christmas wish, and the president p

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Dec 26 2025BUSINESS

Russia's Gas Plans Hit a Snag: What's Next?

Russia's big dreams of becoming a top dog in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) world are taking a hit. Why? Because Western sanctions are making it tough for them to get the money and tech they need to grow. This isn't just a small setback; it's a major delay in their plans to boost LNG production to

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Smart Drug Delivery: A Game Changer in Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast cancer treatment has seen a big change with a new way to deliver drugs. This method uses tiny particles to carry the medicine directly to the tumor. This is a big deal because it makes the treatment work better and causes fewer side effects. The old way of delivering drugs often caused probl

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

A Judge Steps In: Protecting a Digital Safety Advocate

In a surprising turn of events, a U. S. judge has put a temporary halt to the Trump administration's plan to detain Imran Ahmed, a British activist fighting against online misinformation. Ahmed, who lives in New York, is the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The U. S. government accused

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Businesses and Climate Change: Beyond Just Saving Energy

Climate change is a big deal, and businesses have a big part to play. Some companies are doing great things to help the planet. But most are not doing enough to cut down on carbon or make the big changes needed to fight climate change. You might have heard of "greenwashing. " That's when companies

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Dec 26 2025SPORTS

Christmas Sports Showdown: NBA vs. NFL

Sports fans might have to juggle their schedules this Christmas. The NBA and NFL are both planning big games on the holiday. This has sparked some debate, especially from NBA legend Charles Barkley. He's not happy that the NFL is encroaching on what he sees as NBA territory. Barkley has been vocal

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Dec 26 2025RELIGION

Pope Leo's Bold Christmas Message: A Call for Change in Gaza

Pope Leo made headlines this Christmas with a powerful sermon that didn't shy away from politics. In his first Christmas address, he spoke about the tough life in Gaza, comparing it to Jesus' humble birth. He asked, \"How can we ignore the tents in Gaza, battling rain and cold? \" This is a big deal

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Dec 26 2025CRIME

Crypto Heist: How a 2022 Hack Kept Stealing for Years

In 2022, a big hack hit LastPass, a company that stores passwords. Thieves got away with encrypted backups of people's password vaults. These vaults had important info like crypto keys and seed phrases. The hackers had a field day. They used weak master passwords to crack open the vaults and steal c

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Why Do We Love the Smell of Christmas Trees?

Christmas trees are more than just decorations. They are a big part of the holiday season for many families. But have you ever wondered why we love them so much? Scientists are trying to figure that out. A big study is happening right now. It's all about what makes Christmas trees so appealing. The

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Dec 26 2025LIFESTYLE

Christmas in Shorts: Dallas Park Buzzes with Unusual Warmth

Dallas saw a different kind of Christmas this year. With temperatures soaring to a record high, people flocked to Klyde Warren Park. For many, it was a chance to enjoy the outdoors in shorts and t-shirts. Salik Tauqir and his son took advantage of the weather. They spent their day playing football

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