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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

The Journey of Jahmal Harvey: From Maryland to the Ring

Jahmal Harvey, known as "Hard Rock, " is stepping into the big leagues of boxing. On December 19, 2025, he will face Kevin Cervantes in a six-round super-featherweight bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This fight is part of the undercard for the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua event on Netfl

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Does Going to Church Help When You're Treated Badly?

A recent study looked at how going to church affects people's well-being, especially when they face discrimination. The idea was that religion might help protect people from the negative effects of being treated unfairly. The study used data from a big survey of Canadians in 2020. The findings were

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Big Money Moving: Angola's Railway Gets a Major Upgrade

Angola is getting a serious boost in transportation with a huge loan deal. A group of companies and the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation just signed a $553 million loan to fix up a big railway line. This isn't just any railway—it's part of the Lobito Corridor, a super important ro

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

UK's Economic Growth: Stuck Between Brexit and AI Hopes

The UK's economic growth is currently facing a tough situation. The government's recent budget didn't include any big plans to boost the economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility said none of the measures would add at least 0. 1% to GDP over five years. This leaves the UK relying on two main hop

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Tech's Growing Grip: A Look at Digital Control

Around the world, technology is tightening its hold on our lives. Cameras scan faces, phones track movements, and social media posts are monitored. It's like living in a world where privacy is a thing of the past. The rise of AI is making it easier for authorities to watch and control us. Here are s

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Shocking Loss in Brookline: MIT Professor's Life Cut Short

In a quiet Boston suburb, a sudden tragedy struck when a respected MIT professor lost his life. Nuno Loureiro, a 47-year-old leader in plasma science, was found shot in his Brookline apartment on Monday night. He passed away the next morning at the hospital. The community is left in shock, and the i

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Little Turtles Find a Warm Welcome in Jersey City

Five tiny diamondback terrapin turtles got a lucky break recently. They were found late in the year on Long Beach Island. Normally, these little guys should have already found a cozy spot to hibernate for the winter. But thanks to Project Terrapin, they now have a temporary home at the Liberty Scien

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

How Social Media Spreads Confusing Info About Smoking

Social media is becoming a hotspot for confusing and wrong information about smoking. This is a big problem for health experts trying to keep people informed. Different studies have looked at how this happens on various platforms, but there's no clear way to compare them. A good way to group and und

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Cocoa Prices Drop as West Africa Sees Good Weather

Cocoa prices took a dip recently. Why? Good weather in West Africa is making cocoa trees happy. Farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana say the mix of rain and sun is just right. This means more cocoa pods, which means more supply. More supply usually means lower prices. But wait, there's more to this sto

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