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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Park's Festive Finale: A Mix of Chaos and Reflection

South Park's latest festive special didn't shy away from controversy. It wrapped up a season filled with heated debates and record-breaking ratings. The show's creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are known for their last-minute writing process. This time, they surprised fans by avoiding a big, exp

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Immigration Policies Under Fire: A Clash in Congress

A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Kristi Noem Under Fire: Immigration Policies in the Spotlight

Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, is set to face tough questions from Democrats during a House hearing. Her department is at the heart of President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. This is Noem's first appearance before Congress since May. Since then, immigration enforcement,

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Dec 11 2025SCIENCE

Mountain Medicine: How World War I Changed First Aid

High up in the mountains, soldiers faced some serious health risks. A special first aid kit from Austria shows how medicine was changing during World War I. This kit was not just for quick fixes. It had tools to prevent infections and even clean drinking water. This was a big deal back then. The ki

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Syria's New Reality: Extremism, Fear, and the Fight for Survival

In Syria today, life is far from peaceful. The country has seen a big change. A new government is in power, and it's not friendly to everyone. Minorities like Christians, Kurds, and Alawites are scared. They say the old government, led by Assad, was strict but fair. It didn't target them because of

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Unpacking the US-Pakistan F-16 Deal: What's Really Going On?

The United States recently gave the green light to a $686 million deal to upgrade Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets. This move comes at a time when tensions between Pakistan and India are high, following a recent conflict in Kashmir. The deal includes advanced technology and maintenance to keep Pakistan'

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Dec 11 2025CRIME

Florence's Treasure Lost to a Clever Trick

In a shocking turn of events, a group of criminals managed to trick the organization responsible for Florence's famous cathedral into handing over a huge amount of money. This wasn't a heist with masks and guns, but a clever email scam that fooled the managers into sending nearly 1. 8 million euros

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Slovakia's President Stands Up for Whistleblowers Against Government Plans

In a bold move, Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini recently blocked a new law that would have weakened protections for whistleblowers. This law, supported by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, aimed to replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) with a new agency under differe

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

How Kids Judge What They're Told: A Turkish Study

Kids are like little detectives, always figuring out who to trust. A recent study looked at how Turkish-speaking kids, aged four and six, decide if what they're told is reliable. They used special words in Turkish to see if kids could tell the difference between someone making a guess and someone re

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Dec 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser on December 11, 2025

December 11, 2025, is a special day for many stars. It's the day they celebrate another trip around the sun. Among them are Nikki Sixx and Hailee Steinfeld. They are not the only ones. Many other famous faces also share this birthday. Rita Moreno, the talented actress, is turning 94. She is known f

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