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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

What's Up with Prices? November's Inflation Report Drops Thursday

Thursday is a big day for economists and folks keeping an eye on their wallets. That's when the latest inflation report comes out, giving us a peek at how much prices have changed. This is the first time in almost two months we're getting fresh data, thanks to that long government shutdown messing t

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A New Name for a Historic Venue

The Kennedy Center, a famous performing arts hub in Washington, D. C. , is getting a new name. It will now be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The decision came from the center's board of trustees, who were all appointed by President Trump earlier this year. The change is said to honor President Tr

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Life After the Federal Job: Stories of Struggle and Resilience

Federal jobs were once seen as stable and rewarding, but under Trump's administration, things changed drastically. Many workers faced layoffs, buyouts, and a chaotic work environment. By the end of 2025, around 317, 000 federal employees will have left their jobs, according to the Office of Personne

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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Earth Shaker: Taiwan's Recent Tremors and Its Earthquake History

Taiwan felt the ground move again. A quake with a magnitude of 5. 1 hit near Hualien city. This is not new for Taiwan. It is in a spot where two big pieces of Earth's crust meet. That makes it a hotspot for earthquakes. The recent quake was not too deep. It was about 31. 6 km under the surface. It

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Behind the Scenes: Exploring the Heart of Liga MX

A new docuseries is set to shine a spotlight on Liga MX, Mexico's top soccer league. This project, a collaboration between Religion of Sports and Sonoro, will dive deep into the world of three major teams: FC Juárez, Chivas, and Tigres. Each team will get three episodes, making it a total of nine. T

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Australia's Gun Laws: Are They Really the Solution?

After the recent attack at Bondi Beach, many people in Australia are calling for stricter gun laws. They believe that if people had fewer guns, there would be less violence. But is this really the case? Australia already has some of the strictest gun laws in the world. Semi-automatic guns are banne

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Who Gets Your 401(k) After Divorce? It's Not Always Who You Think!

Divorce is messy, and it's easy to overlook small details. One thing many people forget is updating their 401(k) beneficiary. This can lead to big problems later on. A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered by employers. It's a big deal because it helps people save money for the future. But af

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Crypto's New Player: Geode Coin Takes Center Stage

Geode Coin has just made its debut on BitMart. com, a big deal for this nonprofit-backed cryptocurrency. This isn't just another crypto launch; it's a step towards making blockchain tech more accessible and useful for everyday people. Geode Chain, the network behind the coin, has been running smoot

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Big Money Moving: Angola's Railway Gets a Major Upgrade

Angola is getting a serious boost in transportation with a huge loan deal. A group of companies and the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation just signed a $553 million loan to fix up a big railway line. This isn't just any railway—it's part of the Lobito Corridor, a super important ro

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