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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Europe's Big Move: Using Russia's Frozen Money for Ukraine

Europe is thinking about using Russia's frozen money to help Ukraine. This is a big deal because it's never been done before. Some countries, like Belgium, are not happy about it. They think it's risky and might cause problems. The European Union (EU) has a lot of money from Russia frozen in its ba

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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

Troops Stay in D. C. as Court Delays Decision

A recent ruling from an appeals court has allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, D. C. , at least for now. This decision came after a lower court had ordered their removal by December 11th. The appeals court, which includes judges appointed by both Trump and Obama, said the Trump adm

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A New Bill Takes Aim at Transgender Youth Care

A recent vote in the House has sparked controversy. A bill that could land doctors in jail for providing gender-affirming care to minors has passed. This bill, called the \'Protect Children’s Innocence Act\', was introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. It seeks to make such care a serious crime.

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

The Legal Battle: Trump's Past and Present

Jack Smith, a former special counsel, recently spoke to Congress about his past investigations into Donald Trump. He claimed to have solid evidence that Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandled classified documents. Trump, however, has denied these allegations and has been pu

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Dec 17 2025LIFESTYLE

How Social Media Brings Families Closer Across Generations

In today's world, social media is more than just a way to share selfies or watch funny videos. It's changing how families stay in touch, especially between young people and their older relatives. This is particularly true in places like the United Arab Emirates, where family bonds are strong and tec

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Wheat's Secret Weapon Against Drought

Drought is a big problem for wheat crops. But what if wheat could learn from its parents to handle dry conditions better? Scientists found that when wheat plants go through drought during a key growth stage, their offspring become more resilient. This is called intergenerational plasticity. The stu

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

A Generous Gift to Fight Cancer

The Knight family has made a huge donation to fight cancer. They gave $2 billion to the Oregon Health & Science University's Knight Cancer Institute. This is a lot of money. It is more than double the second-biggest donation this year. Warren Buffett gave $746. 7 million to his foundation. That is a

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Spark Debate

The U. S. military's recent actions in the Caribbean have sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and experts. The focus is on a September strike that killed two survivors clinging to a damaged boat. Officials like Hegseth and Rubio defended the campaign, calling it a success in stopping drugs from

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Cosmic Double Trouble: A Star Explosion Like No Other

In the vast universe, stars meet their end in grand explosions, scattering elements like carbon and iron. These events, known as supernovae, are well-known. But there's another type of explosion, called a kilonova, which happens when two dense, dead stars, or neutron stars, collide. This collision c

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