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Dec 09 2025CRIME

AI Tech Smuggling: A High-Stakes Game of Cat and Mouse

A recent case has put the spotlight on the illegal movement of advanced technology across borders. Three individuals are now facing serious charges for their roles in a scheme to send high-tech AI chips from the U. S. to China without proper authorization. The main player in this drama is a Texas-b

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Franklin the Turtle: A Unlikely Political Mascot

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, has found himself in the middle of a political storm. The Trump administration has been using images of Franklin in various contexts, much to the dismay of the character's publisher. The Department of Health and Human Services recently posted an

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

Hollywood's Big Shift: What Netflix's Deal Means for Movies

France's top cinema official, Gaëtan Bruel, isn't happy about Netflix's big move to buy Warner Bros Discovery. He shared his thoughts at the Red Sea Film Festival. Bruel worries this deal could hurt movie theaters. He thinks Netflix might show fewer movies in theaters. This has been a problem before

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

West Virginia's National Guard: A Double-Edged Sword

West Virginia has a strong military culture. Many bridges and streets honor local veterans. This is a state with one of the highest numbers of veterans per person in the country. For many, joining the military, including the National Guard, is not just about duty. It's also about finding jobs and op

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Dec 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Breaking Boundaries: How BigXthaPlug is Redefining Hip-Hop

BigXthaPlug is making waves in the music industry, and he's doing it his way. When he found out he was named Variety's hip-hop disruptor of the year, his first thought was to laugh. He wondered if being called a disruptor was a good thing or a bad thing. But then he realized it meant he was making n

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Letitia James: No Indictment, But the Story Isn't Over

Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, is in the clear—for now. The Justice Department recently failed to get a grand jury to indict her. This comes just a short time after a judge threw out an earlier case against her. The original case was dismissed because of a legal hiccup in how the pros

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Why Some Lawmakers Are Questioning the Hepatitis B Vaccine

A heated debate is happening about the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican leader in Congress, has strong words for the Health and Human Services Department. He thinks they are not following science. The CDC's advisory panel is looking at the vaccine sched

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

A Student's Sudden Journey Back to a Forgotten Home

Any Lucia López Belloza was all set to surprise her family for Thanksgiving after months apart. She had tickets, a plan, and excitement. But her journey took a sharp turn when she was detained at the airport, allegedly by ICE agents. She was handcuffed and arrested, leaving her confused and scared.

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Bone's Hidden Spaces: How Blood Vessels Shape Tiny Cavities

Bone might seem solid, but it's full of tiny spaces. These spaces, called lacunae, house bone cells called osteocytes. Blood vessels also weave through bone, creating a complex network. Scientists wanted to understand how these blood vessels and lacunae are arranged together. They studied mouse bon

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Speeding Up the Process: A Plan to Address Illegal Immigration

The current approach to handling illegal immigration in the U. S. has seen some progress, but it's moving too slowly. Over 2 million individuals have left the country, either through deportation or by choosing to leave on their own. Additionally, more than 1. 6 million jobs previously held by illega

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