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Dec 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Japan's Big Move: Restarting the Biggest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima

Japan is taking a big step by restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. This plant, located about 136 miles northwest of Tokyo, was shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima disaster. Since then, Japan has been trying to reduce its depend

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Asteroid Deflection: Unexpected Lessons from NASA's DART Mission

In 2022, NASA achieved a groundbreaking feat by crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid called Dimorphos. The goal was to see if they could change the asteroid's path. The mission, named DART, was a success in shifting the asteroid's orbit. However, new findings show that the impact had more complex

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Rediscovering Classic Gaming with the Gamestation Go

The Gamestation Go is a modern twist on classic gaming. It offers a vast collection of over 200 Atari games, including home console and arcade titles. The console comes with a variety of controllers, such as a trackball and a dial, making it a versatile gaming device. It also features an HDMI port,

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

CBS News and 60 Minutes: A Clash Over a Critical Story

A recent dispute at CBS News has brought attention to the challenges of reporting on sensitive topics, especially those involving the Trump administration. The conflict revolves around a "60 Minutes" story that was pulled from the lineup just before it was set to air. The story, reported by correspo

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Diplomats Face Sudden Exit: A Shift in US Foreign Policy

The Trump administration is making big changes. It is asking many experienced diplomats to leave their jobs. These diplomats were working in different countries. They were appointed during the Biden administration. The diplomats serve at the president's pleasure. But usually, they stay for about th

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Dec 22 2025WEATHER

California's Wet Christmas: Floods and Snow on the Menu

California is in for a soggy Christmas this year. Heavy rain and snow have already soaked the northern parts of the state. More is on the way. Flood watches are in place until Friday. Rainfall totals could hit 200-300mm in some areas. That's a lot of water! Los Angeles might see one of its wettest

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Jim Beam Takes a Break: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Jim Beam, the famous bourbon whiskey brand, is taking a short break. Starting January 1st, the main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, will stop making whiskey. This is not forever, though. The company wants to use this time to make some improvements. The good news is that visitors can still go to t

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Oscar Race Heats Up: Who's Leading the Pack?

The Oscar season is in full swing, and several films are making waves. Warner Bros. ' "One Battle After Another" is the clear frontrunner, having won top prizes from major critics groups and landing the most nominations across various awards. However, other contenders like "Hamnet, " "Sinners, " and

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Latest Update: One UI 8. 5 Beta Expands to More Users

Samsung has just rolled out the One UI 8. 5 beta to more countries. Initially, the beta was only available in four countries, but now it's also live in India and Poland. This update is for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra models. It comes with a big download size of over 4GB and inc

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Foldable Phones: Still Pricey, But Getting Better

Foldable phones have come a long way in the past few years. They are no longer the clunky, fragile devices they once were. Manufacturers have been working hard to improve them, and now, they have finally fixed most of the big problems. Well, except for one: the price. Let's talk about the first fol

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