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Dec 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gemini Gets a New AI App Builder: Meet Opal

Google has added a new feature to its AI chatbot, Gemini. It's called Opal, and it lets users create their own mini-apps without needing to know how to code. These mini-apps are called Gems. They are like personalized versions of Gemini that can do specific tasks. For example, there are Gems for le

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

A Breath of Trouble: Cambodian Troops Face Air Attacks

In the thick of a border dispute, Cambodian forces are grappling with more than just bullets. Soldiers and police, now recovering in hospitals, report breathing troubles after Thai planes dropped something they call "poisonous water. " These claims are part of a tense standoff that's been raging sin

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Health Secrets of Fermented Djulis: A Breakthrough in Natural ACE Inhibitors

Scientists have found a way to make a healthy food even healthier. They took a grain called djulis and fermented it with a special fungus called Monascus purpureus. After eight days, the fermented djulis showed a significant ability to inhibit an enzyme called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), wh

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Dec 13 2025WEATHER

Washington's Skagit River: A Test of Time and Tides

In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

When Water Takes Over: Families in Skagit County Face Flooding Challenges

In Skagit County, families are dealing with serious flooding along the Skagit River. The river reached a new high, but the flood wall in downtown Mount Vernon held strong. Now, the water is going down, but not fast enough for those who had to leave their homes. People from eastern communities along

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Border Dispute: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Pause Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia have decided to stop fighting again. This isn't new. They've been arguing over land for a long time. The problem started with a map from 1907. Thailand says it's wrong. Cambodia says it's right. A court said Cambodia is right in 1962. Many Thais are still upset about that. Bot

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Western Washington Faces Ongoing Flood and Landslide Challenges

Western Washington is still dealing with serious flooding and landslide risks. The good news is that everyone who had to leave their homes can now go back. But the Riverwalk Trail is still shut down. Officials in Puyallup say it will take a while to fix the damage there. Leavenworth, a town famous

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Pacific Northwest Faces Severe Flooding and Evacuations

The Pacific Northwest is dealing with a serious situation. Heavy rain has been pouring down for days. This is because of a weather event called an atmospheric river. It brings a lot of moisture from the ocean to the land. Western Washington has been hit the hardest. Many areas are under flood watch

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Coding and Pasta: A Fun Way to Learn Tech Skills

A new children's book is aiming to make coding fun and accessible. The book, called "Spaghetti Code, " is written by Karlie Kloss and Vicki Fang. It tells the story of a girl named Kelly Kent who loves spaghetti and coding. In the book, Kelly helps a chef build a pasta-making machine using code. But

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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Northwest Drowned in Unusual Rainfall

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i

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