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Dec 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hugh and Cynthia: A Chat on Acting, Music, and Life

Hugh Jackman and Cynthia Erivo, two stars with big careers in movies and theater, recently talked about their latest projects. They both agree that making movies is tough, but it's also a way to connect with people. Hugh has been in many big movies, like the Wolverine series. He's also done a lot o

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Faces Sudden End: What's Next for Borrowers?

The Trump administration has taken a big step to end a popular student loan forgiveness plan. This plan, called SAVE, helped over 7 million people manage their student loans. The administration says it's stopping this plan because it believes it's not fair to taxpayers. The SAVE plan was created by

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Porphyrins: Tiny Molecules with Big Potential

Porphyrins are special molecules that can do amazing things. Scientists have been playing around with them, adding different bits to see what happens. This time, they added some special groups called nitro and cyano to make the porphyrins extra electron-deficient. Think of it like making a sandwich

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Honest Take on His Government Job

Elon Musk, the big boss of Tesla and SpaceX, recently shared his thoughts on his short-lived role heading up a government efficiency program called Doge. He wasn't too happy about it. In a chat with Katie Miller, a well-known conservative figure, Musk said the program was only "somewhat successful.

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

A Bold Idea to Fix Tiny Hearts

In the world of heart surgery, there was a big problem: some babies were born with hearts that couldn't pump enough blood to their lungs. This made it hard for them to get the oxygen they needed. A group of clever doctors in Italy had an idea. They thought, what if we connect a big vein to a lung ar

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

A Judge Steps In: California Guardsmen Return Home

A federal judge in California has put a stop to the Trump administration's plans to keep California National Guard troops under federal control. Judge Charles Breyer ruled that the administration had no valid reason to keep these troops, especially in Los Angeles. This is not the first time the judg

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

College Sports: A Mix of Surprises, Changes, and Big Moves

College basketball is heating up, and teams are showing their true colors. BYU's freshman guard, AJ Dybantsa, had a standout second half in a close game against Clemson, proving he's a player to watch. However, the Cougars still need to show consistency to be considered national title contenders. M

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Dec 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

MetraPark: A Venue with a Rich History

MetraPark has been a hub for entertainment and events for half a century. It opened its doors in 1974, and since then, it has hosted a wide range of concerts, sports events, and political gatherings. The venue has seen some of the biggest names in music perform on its stages, from Garth Brooks to Er

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Powerful Women Shine in a Tough Year

In 2025, women faced big challenges in the workplace. Many left their jobs, and fewer companies focused on helping women move up. Online hate against women also grew, making things harder. But some women stood out and made big changes. Beyoncé, who has been on a powerful women list many times, show

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Life Jacket Safety Alert: What You Need to Know

A safety alert has been issued about certain child life jackets. The Kent Watersports CSF-2 life jackets were incorrectly labeled. They show two weight ranges: 50–90 lbs. (23–41 kg) and under 50 lbs. (23 kg). But they are only safe for kids under 50 lbs. (23 kg). This mistake could lead to dangerous

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