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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Power Back On at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant After Repairs

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, currently under Russian control, has its external power supply back online. This happened after some fixes were done to a line that was damaged. The plant's Russian operators said that Ukrainian military actions caused the damage. The International Atomic Energy

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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

Young Artist Shines in Global Competition

A student from Orlando Science Schools made a big splash in the art world. Samriddhi B. took home second place in a major international contest. The competition was hosted by the American Red Cross. It challenged students to create art around the theme of international law. The contest saw a huge n

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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

Building Boom: Schools and Universities on the Rise Worldwide

The world is seeing a big push in building schools and universities. Right now, there are lots of projects in the works. These projects are worth a huge amount of money: $291. 4 billion! This money is being spent in different parts of the world. North America is leading the way with the most project

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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

The Quest for Knowledge: Building a Strong Learning Foundation

Education and research are the cornerstones of progress. They shape minds and drive innovation. But how do we ensure that what we learn and teach is solid and reliable? It's not just about gathering information. It's about digging deep, questioning, and verifying. This is where the real challenge li

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Video Games Can Brighten Your Day

Video games are not just for kids. They can also help young adults feel better. A recent study found that playing games like Super Mario Bros. or Yoshi can make people happier. These games bring back good feelings from childhood. They can also help reduce stress and burnout. The study first talked

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Kosovo's Big Election Shake-Up: Kurti's Big Win

Kosovo's recent election results have put Prime Minister Albin Kurti back in the spotlight. His party, Vetevendosje, won big, securing over 49% of the vote. This victory is a big deal because it ends a long political stalemate that had been holding the country back. Kurti now has a stronger positio

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Change: What's Really Going On?

Bitcoin's value has been dropping for a while. It might even fall to $75, 000, which is close to what big investors paid. But this isn't like other times when Bitcoin's value dropped. Before, people panicked and sold. Now, big companies are in control. They're not acting like everyone else. Other p

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Holiday Slump Hits Crypto ETFs

Crypto ETFs faced a rough day before Christmas. Investors pulled out a lot of money. Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw big outflows. Over $200 million left these funds. BlackRock's IBIT had the largest single-day exit. Over $91 million left this fund. Grayscale's GBTC also saw a big outflow. Nearly $25 mi

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Unbelievable Ways Your Tax Dollars Are Being Spent

The government's spending habits are truly mind-boggling. In the past year alone, a staggering $1. 63 trillion of taxpayer money was spent on a mix of essential and downright bizarre projects. A significant chunk of this, $1. 22 trillion, was just to cover the interest on the national debt. That's a

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

States Stand Up: How Local Governments Fought Back in 2025

In 2025, state governments became the unsung heroes in a power struggle with the federal government. As the Trump administration pushed boundaries, states from both political parties stepped in to slow down what many saw as a power grab. This wasn't just about politics; it was about upholding the ba

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