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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Republicans Clash Over Health Care Subsidies

House Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing to unveil a health care package next week, but not everyone in his party is on board. A group of Republicans, mostly from swing districts, are pushing for a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies before they expire at the end of the month. T

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Tee Higgins' Injury Concerns Mount

Tee Higgins, a key player for the team, is facing another health hurdle. He was notably absent from Friday's practice session. This absence raises eyebrows, especially since he's been dealing with concussion issues lately. Just a few weeks ago, Higgins was sidelined due to a concussion. He did retu

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Pandemics Through Time: What We Keep Getting Wrong

Pandemics have always been a part of human history. From the Black Death to COVID-19, these outbreaks have shaped societies in many ways. They have caused huge numbers of illnesses and deaths. They have also changed how people live, work, and interact. One thing that stands out is how people react

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Dec 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Look at Coppola's Megalopolis: Why It's Back and What It Means

Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis might have bombed at the box office, but it's making a comeback. The director has announced that the film will hit select Alamo Drafthouse theaters again on New Year's Day 2026. Coppola hopes this annual release will spark conversations about society and humanity,

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Cloud Tech Stock on a Roll: GigaCloud's Impressive Climb

GigaCloud Technology (GCT) has been making waves in the cloud tech industry, recently hitting a new 52-week high. This company, valued at $1. 42 billion, is known for its global end-to-end B2B technology solutions. It connects manufacturers, mainly in Asia, with resellers in the U. S. , Asia, and Eu

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Dec 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ocean Data in Peril: Why NOAA's Buoys Are at Risk

The ocean is a big, mysterious place, and we rely on buoys and sensors to help us understand it better. These tools give us important information for fishing, shipping, and even predicting hurricanes. But right now, these buoys are in trouble because they aren't getting the money they need to keep w

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Pennsylvania Tax Appeal: Timely but Not Enough

In Pennsylvania, a recent tax case shows how important it is to meet deadlines and provide proof. The Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) had to make a decision. They denied a refund for a taxpayer. The reason? The taxpayer couldn't prove their claim. The taxpayer wanted a refund based on a recalcula

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A Photojournalist's Fight: Faith, Freedom, and Fear

In a detention center in Georgia, a man named Ya'akub Vijandre is grappling with a harsh reality. He's been locked up since October, all because of some posts he made on social media. The government says these posts are linked to terrorism, but Vijandre and his lawyers argue that he's being targeted

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Investment Experts Bullish on China Resources Mixc

China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. is catching the eye of financial experts. A recent report from CMB International Securities kept their positive outlook on the company. They believe the stock is a good buy, setting a target price of HK$51. 84. This isn't just one person's opinion. Many a

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Dec 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Social Media Breaks Affect Gambling Habits

Social media is a big deal. It's not just for sharing selfies or chatting with friends. Businesses, like online gambling sites, use it too. But what happens when social media goes down? Does it change how people gamble online? A study looked into this after Facebook had a major outage in October 202

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