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Dec 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ghana Takes a Stand: Protecting Forests from Mining

Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Smart Tiny Containers for Better Oil Extraction

Getting more oil from the ground is tricky. One way is to use chemicals, but it's expensive and can harm the environment. Now, there's a new idea: tiny capsules filled with chemicals. These capsules can be sent deep into the oil fields. They release chemicals only where they are needed. This can sav

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Greece's Finance Minister Takes on a Big New Role

Greece's Finance Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, just got a huge promotion. He's now the head of the Eurogroup, a group of finance ministers from countries that use the euro. This is a big deal for Greece, and the Prime Minister, Mitsotakis, is pretty happy about it. In a speech, Mitsotakis said th

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Dec 11 2025SPORTS

Golf's Big Bet on Tech: A $780M Push for the Future

Golf is changing fast, and big money is backing it. GameAbove Sports just put a huge $780 million into PLATFORM Golf. Why? Because indoor golf simulators are getting popular, but the rules aren't clear. No one knows how to score fairly or keep track of competitions. PLATFORM Golf wants to fix that.

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

A Millionaire's Political Comeback Bid

David Trone, a wealthy businessman and former member of the House of Representatives, has decided to re-enter the political arena. At 70 years old, he is aiming to win back his previous seat in the House. This decision comes after he spent a massive $62 million on a failed Senate campaign last year.

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Dec 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Germany's Green Fuel Plan: A Step Forward or Backward?

Germany's government has given the green light to a new biofuels law. This law allows the continued use of food and animal feed as ingredients in biofuels. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by mixing biofuels with regular fuel. Biofuels like biodiesel and bioethanol are m

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday Fun in Gainesville and Alachua County

Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with holiday excitement this December. The Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing "The Nutcracker" to life, with performances in Gainesville and Ocala. The show includes special events like "Magic of Nutcracker" for children with special needs and "Class W

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Dec 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Your Christmas Cactus Isn't Blooming

Gardeners often face the puzzle of why their Christmas cactus isn't blooming. This plant, bought in full bloom last year, now sits in a dining room window, looking healthy but flowerless. The issue might be the lack of cool nights and long darkness it needs to trigger blooms. Indoor lights and warm

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Simple Tricks to Live Longer and Feel Better

Gary Brecka, a human biologist and longevity expert, shares six easy and free ways to improve health and potentially extend life. These methods are backed by science and can be done by anyone, anywhere. First, start the day with sunlight. Stepping outside right after waking up can set your body's i

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Dec 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Gwen and Blake: A Grocery Run That Shut Down Rumors

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton recently went grocery shopping in Los Angeles. They looked happy and close, which made people think the rumors about them breaking up were not true. Stefani wore a simple white shirt, jeans, and a tan coat. She looked relaxed and stylish. Shelton wore jeans, a green s

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