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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Flu Season: What's Up with the New Strain?

The flu season is about to get more intense. Experts warn that a new strain, called subclade K, is making things worse. This strain popped up after the current flu vaccine was made. Even so, getting vaccinated is still the best way to stay safe. The U. K. is seeing a lot of flu hospitalizations. Th

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Sausage Alert: Check Your Fridge for This Recall!

A Portland company has pulled some of its sausages from the market. Olympia Provisions has recalled nearly 1, 930 pounds of their holiday kielbasa sausages. The U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this on Friday. These sausages were sold in stores across C

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Justin Herbert's Hand and the Chargers' Playoff Push

Justin Herbert is getting the hang of playing with a broken hand. The extra protection helps, and so does facing a defense that can't tackle him. He threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. This victory keeps the C

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Steelers Edge Out Lions in a Thrilling NFL Showdown

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to secure a 29-24 victory against the Detroit Lions in a game that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The Steelers' win was far from straightforward, with the Lions putting up a fierce fight until the very end. The Steelers' running back, Jaylen Warren, had a s

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Dec 22 2025CRIME

Gun Pulled in Walmart Shoplifting Arrest

In Canton, Ohio, a tense situation unfolded when a shoplifting stop led to a shocking moment. Two people, Shane Newman and Katerina Jeffrey, were caught taking items from a Walmart. Newman, 21, and Jeffrey, 23, were taken to the store's loss prevention office for questioning. Jeffrey seemed worried

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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 2025SCIENCE

How Cosmic Rays Might Make Earth-Like Planets More Common

Scientists have long thought that Earth-like planets need a rare cosmic event to form. They believed a nearby supernova explosion provided essential radioactive materials, like aluminum-26, to create planets like Earth. These materials heated early planetary building blocks, causing them to lose wat

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Why Did '60 Minutes' Drop a Big Story on Trump's Salvadoran Prison?

'60 Minutes' recently decided to postpone a segment about a controversial prison in El Salvador, where deportees from the U. S. are sent. This prison, known as CECOT, is a maximum-security facility that has been criticized for its harsh conditions. The show's producers stated that the segment neede

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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 2025SPORTS

Panthers' Playoff Push: A Test of Mettle

The Carolina Panthers are on the brink of something special. After a hard-fought 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they now lead the NFC South with two games left. It's a big deal, especially considering their slow start to the season. Bryce Young, the Panthers' quarterback, has been a stand

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