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Dec 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Surviving the Sudden Surge: Stories from Asia's Flood Survivors

In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

U. S. Leaders Discuss Venezuela Strategy Amid Controversial Actions

President Trump is set to meet with key advisors to discuss the U. S. approach to Venezuela. This includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The focus is on the ongoing pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government. Trump has recently spoken with

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Holiday Cheer at the White House: A Smaller, Shorter Tour

The White House is ready to welcome visitors again, just in time for the holidays. But this year, things look a bit different. The East Wing is gone, making way for a new ballroom. This has made the tour shorter and changed how people see the famous holiday decorations. The East Wing used to be the

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

Zinc-65: Making It Easier to Produce

Zinc-65 is a special kind of zinc that is useful in medicine and industry. Scientists wanted to find the best way to make it. They looked at different methods to see which one works best. They used special computer programs to study how different particles, like protons and alpha particles, interac

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Dec 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Uncovering the Mysteries Behind Marilyn Monroe's Death

Marilyn Monroe's death has always been a topic of intrigue. Now, a well-known writer, James Patterson, has added fuel to the fire. He believes Monroe was murdered, not a victim of suicide. This claim comes from his new book, "The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller. " Patterson share

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Migrant Women: Trapped Between Jobs and Danger

Migrant women often face a tough reality. They struggle to find stable jobs. This puts them at risk of gender-based violence (GBV). Many studies show this problem. But there are big gaps in what we know. A recent review looked at 50 studies. It found that bad jobs make migrant women more likely to f

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's President Faces Tight Spot After Trump Talks

Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, is in a tough spot. He wanted to leave his country but had some big asks. He spoke with U. S. President Donald Trump last month. Trump said no to most of what Maduro wanted. Maduro asked for a clean slate. He wanted legal protection for himself and his family. He

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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

Ross's Budget Challenge: Tax Increase or More Cuts?

Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu

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Dec 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Companies Can Help Nature: A Look at Three Ways to Measure Biodiversity

Businesses can play a big role in protecting nature. They can help stop biodiversity loss. This is part of a bigger goal to make the world a better place for nature. One way to do this is by following the mitigation hierarchy. This means avoiding and reducing harm to nature. If harm can't be avoided

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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

Smart Ways for Small Banks to Handle AI Costs

AI is becoming a big deal in finance, and smaller banks are feeling the pressure. They need to keep up with the tech and the skilled people who can manage it. But how can they do this without spending too much or breaking any rules? One way is to get help from AI companies. Many of these companies

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