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Dec 22 2025LIFESTYLE

Cabbage: The Underrated Star of the Kitchen

Cabbage often gets overlooked in the kitchen, but it's a versatile vegetable that can be the star of many dishes. It's used in various cuisines worldwide, from adding crunch to fish tacos to enhancing stir-fries and classic braises. To uncover the best way to cook cabbage, three culinary experts wer

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Kentucky Bourbon Barrels Overflowing: Jim Beam Takes a Break

Jim Beam, a big name in Kentucky bourbon, is taking a pause. Starting January 1, they will stop making bourbon at their main distillery. This isn't because they're in trouble. It's because they have too much bourbon aging in barrels. Kentucky has a record number of barrels, over 16 million, sitting

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Dec 22 2025CRIME

A Glimpse into the Mind of a Suspect

A man, once known to a physics professor, has been linked to a tragic shooting at Brown University and the death of an MIT professor. The suspect, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, left a trail of violence that shocked the academic community. Valente, a Portuguese national, was found dead in New Hampsh

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

China's Economy: Steady Rates Amid Challenges

China's central bank decided to keep its key interest rates the same for the seventh month in a row. This happened even though the country's economy is facing some tough times. The rates for 1-year and 5-year loans stayed at 3% and 3. 5%, respectively. These rates are important because they help set

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

France's New Aircraft Carrier: A Big Step for the Navy

France is making a big move in military tech. They are building a new aircraft carrier called PA-Ng. This will replace their current one, the Charles de Gaulle, starting in 2038. President Macron made this big announcement while talking to French troops in Abu Dhabi. He thanked everyone involved in

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Vance Speaks at Turning Point USA: A Look at the Future

JD Vance, the Vice President, wrapped up the Turning Point USA's AmericaFest convention on Sunday. He talked about faith and the "America First" idea, which got the crowd excited. Earlier in the week, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA after her husband Charlie Kirk's passing, backed Vance

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Dec 22 2025EDUCATION

Mixing Old and New: How Photography Basics Can Boost Your Skills

Photography has changed a lot in the last 50 years. Cameras now have features that were once only dreamed of. But here's a thought: sometimes, using older methods can make you a better photographer. Modern cameras do a lot of the work for you. They focus, adjust exposure, and even recognize subject

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Rare-Earth Oxides: A New Hope for Clean Water and Energy

Rare-earth oxides (REO x ) are stepping into the spotlight. They are being tested for their ability to clean up water and create hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ). This is big news because current methods have problems. They can corrode, dissolve, or are just not very good at their job. Plus, they

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tencent's Clever Move to Access NVIDIA's Top AI Chips

Tencent, a major player in China's tech scene, has found a smart way to get its hands on NVIDIA's powerful Blackwell B200 AI chips. Even though the U. S. has banned the direct export of these chips to China, Tencent is using a clever loophole. They are renting the chips through a Japanese company ca

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Dec 22 2025FINANCE

Tech Stock Takes a Wild Ride: What's Driving iQ International's Surge?

iQ International AG, a company known for its work in battery tech, saw its stock price jump by a huge 125. 0% today on the XETRA exchange. This big move brought the stock to a new high of €0. 0475 for the day. So, what's behind this sudden spike? First off, it's important to note that the trading v

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