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Dec 30 2025CRIME

Sydney's Dark December: A Look at the Bondi Beach Tragedy

In a shocking turn of events, two men from Sydney, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, are accused of a horrifying attack during a Hanukkah festival at Bondi Beach. This incident left 15 people dead and 40 injured. The men had recently returned from a trip to the Philippines, but investigations there re

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

China's Big Military Show Near Taiwan

China's military flexed its muscles near Taiwan for a second day, showing off its power during drills called "Justice Mission 2025. " The People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent ships, planes, and troops to practice blocking and attacking around Taiwan, which China claims as its own. These drills cause

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Jazz Group Opts Out of Kennedy Center Show

A well-known jazz group, The Cookers, has decided not to perform at the Kennedy Center on New Year's Eve. This move comes after the center was renamed to include President Donald Trump's name. The group shared their decision on their website, saying they wanted to make sure their music could be enjo

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

US and Israel Clash Over West Bank Policies

In a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tensions arose over Israel's actions in the West Bank. The US expressed worries about settler violence, settlement growth, and the freezing of Palestinian tax funds. The US team, including top advis

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

A Shadowy Conflict: Lawmaker's Ties to a Sanctioned Billionaire

A Conservative lawmaker, Lord Wolfson, finds himself in hot water. He's a shadow attorney general and a lawyer for Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire under UK sanctions. Labour isn't happy about this setup. They say it's a conflict of interest. Justice Minister Jake Richards even called it "ind

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

College Basketball's Rulebook: Time for a Makeover?

College basketball is in a bit of a pickle. The recent move by Baylor to add James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick, has sparked a heated debate. This has left many coaches scratching their heads, wondering what the rules even are. Dan Hurley, the coach of the UConn Huskies, is one of them. He was shoc

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Congress in 2025: Big Moves, Big Impacts

In 2025, the Republican-controlled Congress had a packed agenda. They made big changes that will affect everyone in the U. S. This year was also full of drama, with internal fights and government shutdowns. One major move was making Trump's tax cuts permanent. This was a big win for Republicans. Th

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Honduras' Tight Election Sparks Controversy

In a close call, Salvador Nasralla, who came in second in Honduras' recent presidential election, is not taking his loss lightly. He is calling out the results, claiming there were issues with the voting process. The race was tight, with less than 1% of the votes separating Nasralla from the winner,

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Dec 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Reinvention Beats Resolutions

New Year's Day often brings a mix of regret and hope, pushing people to make resolutions. These resolutions are usually lists of habits people want to change. But, research shows that reinvention works better than resolutions. Reinvention is different from resolutions. It changes the way people see

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

How Media Bias Shapes Our Views and What We Can Do About It

Media plays a big role in how we see the world. It's supposed to keep powerful people and groups in check. But these days, it's not always easy for journalists to do their job. This makes it tough for communicators to build trust with the public. The internet and social media have made things even

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