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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Belarus's Growing Economic Ties with Russia: What's Really Happening?

Belarus is becoming more tied to Russia's economy. This is happening in many important areas. These include energy, trade, money, investments, and even defense. Trade is a big part of this. Most of Belarus's exports go to Russia. Some also go to other countries. But they use Russian roads, ports, a

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Dec 20 2025CRIME

Who Was Jeffrey Epstein Really Close To?

The Justice Department has just dropped a big batch of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier with a dark past. This is the first time so many photos and documents from his life have been made public all at once. The files include around 3, 900 items, most of which are photos. These ph

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Uncovering Epstein's Estate: A Push for Transparency

House Democrats took a step towards openness by sharing more images from Jeffrey Epstein's property. They want everyone to see what's going on. The House Oversight Committee posted these photos on X. They said they will keep sharing stuff. They also want the Department of Justice to do the same. Th

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

How Screens and Feelings Mix: A Tech and Mood Study

People have been curious about how digital media affects mental health for a while. Yet, the details of how and when this happens are still fuzzy. A recent study tried to shed light on this by looking at real-time data from people's daily lives. The study used a method called computational phenotyp

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Unexpected Ease in Price Hikes Last Month

Last month, the rate at which prices went up slowed down. This was a surprise. The numbers came out after a break in official reports. The latest figures show a 2. 7% increase in prices over the past year. This is less than what was seen in September. The numbers come from the Labor Department. They

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

Unveiling More Epstein Files: What's Really Going On?

House Democrats have shared another set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. These photos were given to Congress but lack context or details. The latest batch includes about 70 images. Some show famous men with Epstein, like Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky. Others show women's passports with all per

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A Change at the Top: Bongino's Exit from the FBI

Dan Bongino, the FBI's deputy director, has decided to leave his post in January. He shared this news on X, thanking President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, and FBI Director Patel for the chance to serve. Bongino, a former podcaster and law enforcement officer, had been in the role since February.

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Fed's Waller: Protecting Central Bank Independence

Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve Governor, recently made it clear that he would strongly defend the central bank's independence if it were ever challenged by a U. S. president. Waller, who is considered a top contender to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair next year, shared his thoughts during

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

How exercise and sleep affect older adults' mood

Sleep and exercise are key to keeping older adults happy and healthy. Many studies have looked at this, but few have focused on how sleep affects the link between exercise and mood. This study aims to understand how changes in physical activity and sleep duration over time impact depression in older

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Norovirus: A Silent but Deadly Threat in LA County

In Los Angeles County, a sneaky virus is making a comeback. Health officials have noticed a sharp increase in norovirus cases. They found this out by checking wastewater, which is like a virus detective tool. The numbers are worrying: a 154% jump in the city and over 250% in the county. This virus

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