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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Washington's Rivers Run Wild: A Crisis Unfolds

Washington state is in the grip of a severe flood crisis. Heavy rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, swallowing homes and roads. The Skagit River, near Seattle, is one of the worst hit areas. Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. The governor has declared a state o

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Pacific Northwest Faces Severe Flooding and Evacuations

The Pacific Northwest is dealing with a serious situation. Heavy rain has been pouring down for days. This is because of a weather event called an atmospheric river. It brings a lot of moisture from the ocean to the land. Western Washington has been hit the hardest. Many areas are under flood watch

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Tech Titans Bet Big on AI and Space

The excitement around AI has cooled down a bit. Not long ago, any news about OpenAI would make tech stocks jump. But now, investors are more cautious. They're not as quick to believe big promises in the AI world. Things got even more complicated when Time Magazine named a group of AI leaders as Per

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

The Sudden Fall of a Rising Star in College Football

Sherrone Moore's journey as the head coach at the University of Michigan took a dramatic turn on a Wednesday. Starting the day as a promising leader, he ended it as a former coach, dismissed due to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The university's zero-tolerance policy left no room

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Dec 12 2025EDUCATION

Bullying by the Group: What Makes It Different?

Bullying is a big problem. It affects many kids in school. About 1 in 5 kids face it. But here's something interesting. About 3 in 10 of these kids are bullied by more than one person. This is called multiple perpetrator bullying, or MPB for short. People think that bullying by a group is worse. Bu

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Underwater Watch: British Navy Keeps an Eye on Russian Sub

The British navy has been busy lately. They spent three days keeping tabs on a Russian submarine cruising through the English Channel. The submarine, named Krasnodar, is a sneaky Kilo-class type. It sailed on the surface the whole time, but the British were ready to dive into action if it went under

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Dec 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Is Timothée Chalamet Secretly a Rapper?

The internet is buzzing with a wild idea: Timothée Chalamet might be the mysterious rapper EsDeeKid. This rapper, who keeps his identity hidden behind a balaclava, has been making waves with his debut album "Rebel" and over 11. 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. During a recent radio interview

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

The Man Who Inspired a Village: Mohamed Salah's Legacy in Nagrig

In the heart of the Nile Delta, Nagrig village is a place where dreams take root, thanks to one of its own. Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian football superstar, may not be a constant presence in his hometown, but his impact is felt everywhere. The local sports complex, renamed in his honor, is a testamen

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Hospital Nurses Doubt Virtual Help

Hospitals are trying out virtual nurses to fix their staffing problems. These virtual nurses use video and messaging to check on patients from far away. But a new study shows that this might not be the solution everyone hoped for. Researchers talked to 880 nurses from 10 different states. They foun

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Will County's Housing Puzzle: Who Gets Left Behind?

Will County, known for its many single-family homes, has a problem. Not everyone can find a place that fits their needs or budget. Young adults, like recent college grad Dominic Pelayo, are stuck living with their parents. Why? Because one-bedroom apartments cost between $1, 500 and $1, 800 a month.

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