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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A Congressman's Bold Move: Impeachment Articles Filed Against Defense Secretary

A Michigan congressman, Shri Thanedar, has made a striking move by introducing impeachment articles against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The charges? Murder, conspiracy to murder, and mishandling classified information. Thanedar's claims are serious, accusing Hegseth of ordering strikes on a

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Dec 12 2025CRYPTO

The Downfall of a Crypto King: A $40 Billion Bet Gone Wrong

Do Kwon, once a big shot in the crypto world, got a hefty 15-year prison sentence. His downfall? A massive $40 billion fraud that shook the crypto market. Kwon, a Stanford grad, had a knack for making people trust him. He convinced investors that his stablecoin, TerraUSD, was a safe bet. But it was

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

A Life Ended, Another Taken: The Execution of Harold Wayne Nichols

Harold Wayne Nichols, a 64-year-old man, met his end through lethal injection in Nashville. His crimes? The rape and murder of Karen Pulley, a young college student, back in 1988. Nichols didn't deny his guilt. In fact, he admitted to not just Pulley's murder but also to raping other women in the ar

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

A New Visa for the Wealthy: Is It a Good Deal for the U. S. ?

The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

A Suspect Smiles in Court: What Happened to Charlie Kirk?

A man named Tyler Robinson stood before a judge in a Utah courtroom. He was there because he is accused of a serious crime. He is said to have killed Charlie Kirk, a well-known political figure, back in September. This was Robinson's first time appearing in person since his arrest. Robinson looked

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Michigan's Bold Move: What It Means to Fire a Coach For Cause

Michigan University has made a significant decision. They fired their head coach, Sherrone Moore, "for cause. " This means they believe he broke a serious rule. The rule in question is about relationships between staff members. Specifically, it's about supervisors not being able to have certain kind

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Subsidies: What Happened in the Senate?

The Senate recently made a big decision about healthcare. They decided not to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means these subsidies will end by the close of the year. The vote was the result of a long effort by Democrats to keep the subsidies going. They wanted to prevent insurance co

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Aroostook's Early Snowfall: A Boost for Winter Economy

Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Fitness Craze: How Hyrox© is Changing the Game

Hyrox© is a new type of fitness competition that has taken the world by storm. It's part of a bigger trend called high-intensity functional training, or HIFT for short. This kind of training has become super popular in recent years. Hyrox© is a competition that has a set format, which is what many p

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Family Facing Tough Choices Under New Immigration Rules

The Vargas family found themselves in a tough spot. They were told they could either leave the U. S. and go back to Colombia or face serious consequences. This included being separated from their young daughter and possibly going to jail. The family had already tried to stay by applying for visas, c

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