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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Trump's AI Chip Deal with China Sparks Republican Worries

In a move that has stirred up some controversy, former President Donald Trump has given the green light to Nvidia for selling its advanced AI chips to China. This decision has not sat well with some Republicans, who are worried about China gaining an upper hand in the AI race. The deal involves Nvi

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Big Tech's Big Week: Oracle and Broadcom in the Spotlight

This week, two tech giants, Oracle and Broadcom, are under the microscope as they prepare to release their quarterly earnings. Both companies have seen significant stock gains this year, with Oracle up 32% and Broadcom up 72%. However, their recent performance has diverged, reflecting the shifting s

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Stocks Take a Pause: What's Next for the Fed?

On Tuesday, U. S. stocks stayed mostly flat. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, which is expected on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Nasdaq saw a small gain. The Dow Jones took a bigger hit, dropping by 0. 4%. JPMorgan Chase was a major dra

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

A Cosmic Burst That Lasted for Days: What Caused It?

Astronomers have made a big discovery. They found a cosmic explosion that lasted for seven hours. This is the longest gamma-ray burst ever seen. It was detected by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope on July 2, 2025. The burst, named GRB 250702B, is different from others. It had repeating explosi

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Dec 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11's 2025 Finale: What's New and What's Fixed

Windows 11 is ending 2025 with a bang. The latest update, KB5072033, brings a mix of fresh features and fixes. Let's dive in. First up, File Explorer gets a makeover. The dark mode is now more consistent. It applies to popups and windows, like when you copy or delete files. You can also turn off th

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

The Fed's Tricky Balancing Act: Rate Cuts and Inflation

The Federal Reserve is about to make a big decision. They're likely to lower interest rates for the third time in a row. This move is expected to bring the key interest rate down to between 3. 5% and 3. 75%. But it's not that simple. The Fed is divided. Some members want to keep cutting rates to su

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Measles Spreading Fast in South Carolina: What's Going On?

South Carolina is in the middle of a measles outbreak. It started in October and is still growing. As of Tuesday, there are 111 cases. That's a lot! The state is now dealing with as many cases as Utah and Arizona, which also have big outbreaks. The outbreak is mostly in the northern part of South C

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Power Struggle: Can the President Fire Federal Officials?

The Supreme Court was in the middle of a heated discussion about whether the president can fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This isn't just about the FTC, though. If the court says yes, it could give the president more power over other independent agencies too. Justice Sonia

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Dec 10 2025EDUCATION

A School Board Leader Steps Down

Erika Leonard, the head of the Jefferson City School Board, has decided to leave her position. Her resignation will take effect at the beginning of December. The school board will look over her resignation letter and talk about filling her spot at their next meeting. Leonard explained her decision

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Dec 10 2025CRYPTO

China's Crypto Conundrum: A Game of Cat and Mouse

China's stance on cryptocurrency is a puzzle. On one hand, the government has banned most crypto activities. On the other hand, millions of people still find ways to use and trade crypto. This is a big deal because China is home to a huge number of crypto users, even though it's illegal. People in

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