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Dec 25 2025BUSINESS

Billionaire Giving: Zuckerberg Shifts Focus, Scott Stands Firm

Billionaires are changing how they give money to causes. Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have stopped funding FWD, a group that pushes for immigration and criminal justice reform. They supported this group for ten years. Now, they want to focus on AI and science instead. Zuckerberg's mo

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Dec 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Strategies: How European Forests Can Help Fight Climate Change

Europe aims to be climate neutral by 2050. One way to get there is by using forests to store more carbon. This is called carbon farming. But how can this be done? And what are the best ways to do it? First, let's talk about afforestation. This is when trees are planted on land that was not previous

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Dec 25 2025BUSINESS

Farmers Face Tough Times: How to Check Your Money Health

Farmers in the Midwest are having a rough time. Money is tight, and profits are low. To help, the University of Illinois Extension is teaching farmers how to check their financial health. They use something called a balance sheet. This sheet shows what the farm owns and what it owes. Lenders look a

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Dec 25 2025BUSINESS

Japan's Growing Debt Burden: A Closer Look

Japan is facing a significant financial challenge. The country's Finance Ministry is preparing for higher interest payments on its bonds. This is a big deal because it shows how much Japan's debt is growing. The ministry is setting a key rate at 3. 0% for the next fiscal year. This rate is used to

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Week 17 Fantasy Football: Who to Start or Sit?

In the final stretch of the fantasy football season, some unexpected names are rising to the top. Tyler Shough, who has been on a hot streak, is now a viable option for your lineup. He has scored 17 or more fantasy points in his last four games, making him a low-end QB1 this week. Meanwhile, Caleb W

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Dec 24 2025RELIGION

Bethlehem's Christmas Revival: A Glimpse of Hope Amidst Struggles

Bethlehem, a city known for its deep Christian roots, saw a revival of Christmas celebrations this year. After two years of cancellations due to the Israel-Hamas war, the giant Christmas tree made its comeback, bringing a sense of normalcy to Manger Square. The city, where Jesus is believed to have

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Dec 24 2025RELIGION

A Unique Journey of Faith and Devotion

Ann Lee, a simple blacksmith's daughter from Manchester, was born on a leap day in 1736. From a young age, she was deeply spiritual, drawn to divine worship and repulsed by physical intimacy. Her life took an extraordinary turn when she became the leader of a significant religious movement in Americ

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Christmas Hoops: Spurs and Thunder Heat Up the Holiday

The Spurs and Thunder faced off in a thrilling matchup, with the Spurs coming out on top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Spurs' balanced attack. Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, and Devin Vassell all contributed with double-digit scores,

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

NFL Week 17: Who Will Win the Big Games?

The NFL season is heating up, and Week 17 is packed with exciting matchups. Two experts are going head-to-head with their predictions, and the stakes are high. One is slightly ahead, but the other is catching up fast. Last week was a big win for both. One expert hit four out of five predictions, wh

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Dec 24 2025HEALTH

Measles Alert: What You Need to Know After Recent Exposure in Boston

Measles has made an unwelcome visit to Boston. A traveler from Texas, carrying the virus, spent time in the city and nearby Westborough over a few days in December. This person flew into Logan Airport on December 11th and left on the 12th, staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Westborough dur

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