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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Unexpected Ease in Price Hikes Last Month

Last month, the rate at which prices went up slowed down. This was a surprise. The numbers came out after a break in official reports. The latest figures show a 2. 7% increase in prices over the past year. This is less than what was seen in September. The numbers come from the Labor Department. They

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Deadly Mistake: How Air Traffic Control and Army Pilots Failed in the Sky

A tragic accident happened near Washington, D. C. last January. A helicopter and a plane crashed into each other. This crash killed 67 people. It was the worst plane crash in the U. S. in over 20 years. The U. S. government said that an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilots made mistake

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise in Yemen as Southern Forces Push Boundaries

Yemen is once again in the spotlight, with a power struggle heating up in the south. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has been making significant territorial gains. They've taken control of the oil-rich Hadramaut governorate and are now eyeing other areas. This has put the

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Uncertain Future: Between Threats and Resilience

Venezuela is facing another wave of uncertainty, as the U. S. president threatens to block oil sales, the country's main income source. Many Venezuelans are used to economic struggles, but this new threat brings back memories of tough times. In Caracas, people like José, a retired surgeon, are takin

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Stands Firm on NATO Aspirations

In a recent press interaction, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made it clear that altering Ukraine's constitution to remove NATO membership as a goal is not on the table. This statement comes just days after he hinted at the possibility of setting aside this ambition in return for solid secu

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Mauritania's Migration Challenge: Dreams on Hold

Moktar Diallo's journey from Mali to Mauritania was supposed to be a stepping stone to Europe. Instead, he finds himself stuck in Nouakchott, working long hours making bricks and dodging police patrols. The dream of reaching Spain's Canary Islands by boat has become increasingly difficult due to a c

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Nicotine's Hidden Danger: Heart Health at Risk

Nicotine is a sneaky villain when it comes to heart health. No matter how you take it, whether it's through cigarettes, vapes, or those trendy nicotine pouches, it's bad news for your heart and blood vessels. This is the stark warning from a group of experts who've been studying the effects of nicot

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Kind Heart in the Face of Rudeness: The Story of Jeanie Beeman

Jeanie Beeman, a 72-year-old Target employee, found herself at the center of a viral video where she was verbally attacked for wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt. The incident, which took place in a Chico, California Target store, was uploaded to TikTok by Michelea Ponce, a nurse at Enloe Health. Ponce's

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Nicotine's Hidden Danger to Your Heart

Nicotine is a sneaky villain when it comes to heart health. It doesn't matter if it comes from a cigarette, a vape, or a pouch. It's all bad news for your heart and blood vessels. This is what experts are saying after a big study came out. The study looked at how nicotine affects the heart. It foun

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Snicko: The Tech That's Got Everyone Talking

Cricket's latest tech drama is all about Snicko. It's supposed to help umpires make better calls, but lately, it's been causing more trouble than it's worth. Snicko uses high-speed cameras and microphones to spot tiny edges when the ball hits the bat. Sounds simple, right? Well, not quite. Differen

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