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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Crypto's New Player: Geode Coin Takes Center Stage

Geode Coin has just made its debut on BitMart. com, a big deal for this nonprofit-backed cryptocurrency. This isn't just another crypto launch; it's a step towards making blockchain tech more accessible and useful for everyday people. Geode Chain, the network behind the coin, has been running smoot

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Breaking Down a Climate Research Giant: What's Next for NCAR?

The Trump administration has a plan to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This is a big deal because NCAR is one of the largest centers for studying climate and weather in the U. S. Russ Vought, who works at the White House, shared this news on X. He said the N

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Easy Photo Fakes: The New AI Image Generator

OpenAI has rolled out a new tool that makes altering photos as simple as typing a sentence. This isn't the first of its kind, but it's a significant step forward in making photo manipulation accessible to everyone. The new GPT Image 1. 5 model is integrated into ChatGPT and allows users to edit imag

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery: Who Was the Beachy Head Woman?

The Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era individual, has been a puzzle for years. Initially, experts thought she might have come from sub-Saharan Africa or the Mediterranean. But new DNA research tells a different story. Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London used advanced DNA techniques to st

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

White House Displays Controversial Plaques

The White House has added new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are placed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame, " a recent addition to the White House colonnade. The plaque under Biden's portrait calls him "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Warriors Tackling Tough Bacteria

In the world of food safety, a new hero has emerged. It's not a superhero in a cape, but a tiny virus called vB_Sa_2868B2. This virus, or phage, and its partner, a protein named LytN, are taking on a big challenge: multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, including the notorious MRSA. First, let'

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Minneapolis Police Chief Speaks Out Against ICE Actions

A recent incident in Minneapolis has sparked criticism from the city's police chief. Brian O'Hara, the Minneapolis Police Chief, has expressed his disapproval of the tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a recent arrest. The incident, which took place on a snowy day, invol

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

White House Plaques Stir Controversy

The White House has added new plaques under photos of former presidents, taking a critical stance on Trump's Democratic predecessors. This move is unusual because the White House is usually seen as a symbol of unity. Trump, however, has used it to express his political views and rewrite history. Th

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Troops Stay in D. C. as Court Delays Decision

A recent ruling from an appeals court has allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, D. C. , at least for now. This decision came after a lower court had ordered their removal by December 11th. The appeals court, which includes judges appointed by both Trump and Obama, said the Trump adm

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Big Changes and Big News: A Look at Today's Top Stories

In a major shake-up, the Oscars are making a big move. Starting in 2029, the famous awards show will leave ABC and head to YouTube. This shift shows how streaming is taking over from traditional TV. Taxes are changing too. President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill, " passed in July, has new rules a

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