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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Deadly Crash: U. S. Takes Responsibility

In a significant legal move, the U. S. government has accepted blame for a fatal mid-air crash. The incident involved an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane over the Potomac River. This collision resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft. The Justice Depar

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Tech's Growing Grip: A Look at Digital Control

Around the world, technology is tightening its hold on our lives. Cameras scan faces, phones track movements, and social media posts are monitored. It's like living in a world where privacy is a thing of the past. The rise of AI is making it easier for authorities to watch and control us. Here are s

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Italy's Top Court Sides with Salvini in Migrant Case

Italy's highest court has backed a lower court's decision to clear Matteo Salvini, the country's transport minister and leader of the League party, of charges related to a 2019 migrant standoff. The Supreme Court's ruling means Salvini cannot be tried again for the same incident. The case dates bac

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Finland's Leaders Face Heat Over Racist Acts

Finland is in hot water again. This time, it's because of some very disrespectful posts made by politicians. The country's prime minister had to say sorry to Asian countries. Why? Because some members of the Finns Party, which is part of the government, shared pictures making fun of Asian people's e

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Halts Mass Layoffs, Citing Recent Law

A recent court decision has put a stop to planned layoffs at several U. S. government agencies. Judge Susan Illston ruled that the Trump administration's plans to cut jobs at the State Department, Education Department, Defense Department, General Services Administration, and Small Business Administr

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Ohio's Education Shake-Up: Phonics vs. Old Methods

Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

New Government's Big Plans Meet Big Doubts

The new Progressive Conservative (PC) government has a plan to tackle the province's massive debt. They say they will "spend smarter. " But what does that really mean? Finance Minister Craig Pardy used this phrase a lot during the recent fiscal update. However, he did not explain what it means in de

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

The Red and Blue Divide: How Politics Played a Role in Energy Grant Cuts

The Trump administration made a surprising admission in a recent court filing. They revealed that political leanings influenced their decision to cut energy grants during the government shutdown. Specifically, they considered whether the funds would benefit states that typically vote for Democratic

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Dec 17 2025CRIME

New Leadership Takes the Helm Amid DC Police Turmoil

DC is getting a new interim police chief. Jeff Carroll will step into the role after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, left last week. The change comes at a time when the police department is under scrutiny. Two reports have accused Smith of creating a toxic work environment. They say she publicly

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