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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Iran's Crackdown: Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Rearrested

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was recently taken into custody in Iran. This happened while she was at a memorial service for Khosrow Alikordi, a human rights lawyer who died under mysterious circumstances. The Iranian government has not yet commented on her arrest, but it's clear tha

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Why a Fed Leader Chose to Wait on Rate Cuts

Austan Goolsbee, head of the Chicago Fed, made a bold move recently. He voted against lowering interest rates. Why? He thinks the Fed should wait for more data before making big changes. Goolsbee is not against lowering rates in the future. He just wants to make sure it's the right time. Inflation

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Republicans Clash Over Health Care Subsidies

House Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing to unveil a health care package next week, but not everyone in his party is on board. A group of Republicans, mostly from swing districts, are pushing for a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies before they expire at the end of the month. T

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Tee Higgins' Injury Concerns Mount

Tee Higgins, a key player for the team, is facing another health hurdle. He was notably absent from Friday's practice session. This absence raises eyebrows, especially since he's been dealing with concussion issues lately. Just a few weeks ago, Higgins was sidelined due to a concussion. He did retu

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Dec 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Is Timothée Chalamet Secretly a Rapper?

The internet is buzzing with a wild idea: Timothée Chalamet might be the mysterious rapper EsDeeKid. This rapper, who keeps his identity hidden behind a balaclava, has been making waves with his debut album "Rebel" and over 11. 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. During a recent radio interview

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

Alabama's Death Penalty: Politics Over Principle

Alabama's approach to the death penalty has become more about political posturing than upholding justice. This is evident in the state's recent actions and the case of Joseph Clifton Smith, who is set to be executed despite clear evidence of intellectual disabilities. The state's use of nitrogen hy

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A Giant Oil Ship's Journey to Houston

A massive oil tanker, the Skipper, is on its way to Houston after being taken over by the U. S. near Venezuela. This move is part of a bigger plan to put pressure on Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. The Skipper is carrying a huge amount of Venezuelan oil, about 1. 85 million barrels. But it's to

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A New Plan for Gaza: International Troops on the Way

A new plan is in the works to send international troops to Gaza. This isn't about fighting but about keeping the peace. Many countries are interested in helping, but the details are still being worked out. Who will lead these troops? An American general might be in charge, but nothing is set in ston

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Celebrities Creating Their Own Fun: The Story of Medium Rare

Medium Rare is a company that helps famous people create their own live events. It all started when two guys, Adam Richman and Joe Silberzweig, met Shaquille O'Neal at a music festival. Shaq loved the energy and jokingly said he wanted to DJ there. They took him seriously and helped him create Shaq’

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Mars Mission on a Budget: The Highs and Lows of ESCAPADE

Mars has always been a tricky destination. Now, NASA is trying a new approach with the ESCAPADE mission. This isn't your typical big-budget space adventure. It's a cost-effective, high-risk project aiming to study Mars' magnetic field and atmosphere. Launched in late 2025, ESCAPADE is part of NASA's

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