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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

U. S. Boosts Global Infrastructure Financing with DFC Expansion

The U. S. is set to expand its global infrastructure financing with a significant boost to the U. S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This move comes after Congress agreed to increase the DFC's lending capacity. The DFC's maximum lending cap will rise from $60 billion to $205 billion. This cha

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

EU's Plan to Use Russian Money for Ukraine Hits Roadblocks

The European Union is inching closer to a decision on how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. However, some major hurdles remain, and a final agreement might not be reached until Thursday's EU summit. Most of the frozen Russian assets, around 210 billion euros, are currently held in th

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

UK Politics: Checking Where the Money Comes From

The UK is looking into how cryptocurrencies are used in politics. This is part of a bigger check on how political parties get money. The idea came up because of a recent case involving a politician from Reform UK. A former high-ranking official, Philip Rycroft, will lead this review. He will look a

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Dec 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Abu Dhabi's 15-Storey Tower: A Leap in Green Construction

Abu Dhabi just built a 15-story tower in just 12 days. It was made by robots and has no concrete. This is a big deal because it shows how technology can change how we build things. The tower was put together like Lego blocks. Each part was made in a factory and then put together on site. This metho

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Dec 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Stars Welcoming New Arrivals in 2025: A Year of Joy and Growth

The year 2025 was a big one for many celebrities, with lots of baby news. Some stars shared their joy publicly, while others kept it low-key. From first-time parents to growing families, the year was full of happy announcements. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expanding their family again. They already

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Dec 16 2025SPORTS

Week 16 NFL: Unexpected Wins and Surprising Losses

The NFL is heating up as teams battle for playoff spots. Week 15 saw some big upsets, and Week 16 promises more chaos. The Colts might make a run, but the Lions vs. Steelers game is too close to call. Some teams are playing for pride, while others are fighting for their postseason lives. The Chiefs

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Michele Tafoya: From Sports to Politics?

Michele Tafoya, a well-known sports reporter, is thinking about running for Senate in Minnesota. She's been talking to big names in politics and might decide soon. Tafoya has a long history in sports media. She started in Minnesota and worked for big networks like CBS, ABC, and ESPN. She was famous

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Dec 16 2025SCIENCE

Who Joins Online Studies? A Look at Who Volunteers

Online studies are a big deal these days. They make research easier and faster. But there's a catch. Not everyone joins these studies. Some people are more likely to volunteer than others. This can cause a problem called volunteer bias. It can make the results of the study less accurate. A recent s

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Dec 16 2025OPINION

Local News at Risk: Why a Big Merger Could Be Bad for You

Local news has always been a big deal in America. It's where people go to find out what's happening in their own backyard. But things are changing, and not necessarily for the better. Big companies are buying up local TV stations. This means that the news you see might not be as local as it used to

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Dec 16 2025FINANCE

The Silent Shift in Global Money Matters

Money moves are happening. They are not loud or flashy. But they are important. They show a big change in how the world handles money. This change is linked to Asia's growing power. China is a big part of this shift. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is now in Shanghai. This is a big deal. It d

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