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Nov 28 2025FINANCE

Big Moves in the Stock Market on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is here, but the stock market doesn't stop for holidays. Let's look at some big news from today. Toyota is seeing more cars sold in the U. S. October 2025 was a good month for them. This is great news for the company. Microsoft is putting money into solar projects in Mexico, Brazil, and Spain. They want to be more eco-friendly and help out local a...

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Nov 28 2025CRIME

Hong Kong's Deadly Blaze: What Went Wrong?

Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district in the northern part of the city. The complex, home to over 4, 600 peo...

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Nov 28 2025FINANCE

How a Tech Breakthrough Sent Security Matters Stock Soaring

Security Matters (SMX) PLC, an Irish company, saw its stock price jump by nearly 48% in after-hours trading on Wednesday. This surge came after the company showcased its molecular identity technology at the DMCC Precious Metals Conference in Dubai. The tech embeds invisible markers into materials, which remain intact even after melting, recasting, storage, and transp...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Power Out in Kurdistan After Gas Field Hit

A sudden rocket strike on a major gas field in northern Iraq has left most of the Kurdistan region in the dark. The attack on the Khor Mor gas field happened just after midnight, adding to a series of recent strikes on Kurdish-run energy sites. This isn't the first time such an incident has occurred. Over the past few months, drones and rockets have repeatedly targe...

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Will Middle-Class Donors Step Up to Fill the Giving Gap?

New tax laws might change how Americans give to charity. The changes could make the wealthy give less and encourage middle-class folks to give more. But will it work? The tax bill passed in July has some big changes. It lowers the tax benefit for top earners from 37% to 35%. This could mean $4. 1 billion to $6. 1 billion less in donations each year. The bill also li...

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Nov 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

When the Rain Didn't Stop: Malaysia's Flood Story

Malaysia's northern state of Perlis faced a tough time last week. Heavy rains turned the area into a giant water park, but not the fun kind. Roads became rivers, and homes turned into swimming pools. Over 7, 000 people had to leave their homes because of the floods. That's a lot of people needing a place to stay! Gon Qasim, a 73-year-old woman, and her husband were ...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Turkey's Reaction to Lebanon-Cyprus Sea Deal: What's the Big Deal?

Turkey has a problem with a new sea border agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus. They say it ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots. This deal is about exploring gas fields and working together on energy in the Mediterranean. But Turkey isn't happy. They don't recognize the Greek Cypriot government and back the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus instead. Turkey's D...

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Nov 27 2025BUSINESS

Europe's Battery Boost: A Chinese Connection

Europe is leaning heavily on China for its green energy plans. A big step in this direction is a new battery factory in Spain. This factory is a joint project between Stellantis, a major car maker, and CATL, a Chinese company. The project is worth over 4 billion euros. The factory is being built in northern Spain. It's a huge investment. But it also shows how Europe...

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Nov 27 2025EDUCATION

Unveiling Madrid's Forgotten African Roots

In the heart of Madrid, a new wave of tours is taking visitors off the beaten path, shining a light on the city's African heritage. This history, often overlooked in Spanish education, is being brought to life by passionate guides like Kwame Ondo. Ondo, who grew up in Spain, noticed the absence of Black history in textbooks and took it upon himself to uncover and sha...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Justice Takes a Step: Former Minister Faces Jail Time

In a significant turn of events, Spain's highest court has decided to detain former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos without bail. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a corruption case that has been making waves in the country's political scene. The court's decision was based on concerns that Abalos, a key figure in the ruling Socialist Party...

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