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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Thanksgiving Turkeys Get a Second Chance

President Donald Trump made news on Tuesday, not just for pardoning two turkeys, but also for hinting at a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, raised on a small farm in North Carolina, won't be ending up on anyone's dinner table this Thanksgiving. Ins

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Nov 26 2025CRIME

A Cold Case Reopens: Etan Patz's Disappearance

In New York, a decades-old mystery is back in the spotlight. Prosecutors are set to retry a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This is the third time this case is going to trial. Pedro Hernandez, now 64, was convicted in 2017, but an appeals court overturned that decision. The cour

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

GOP's Sudden Shift: Protecting Obamacare Subsidies

Some Republicans are now pushing to extend a key part of the Affordable Care Act, even though they once fought hard against it. This change of heart comes as many of these lawmakers face tough re-election battles in districts where healthcare is a big issue. The subsidies in question help people af

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Nov 26 2025SCIENCE

Boeing's Starliner: A Rocky Road to Space

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has had a bumpy journey, to say the least. After several setbacks and a failed mission, NASA has decided to cut back on the number of planned Starliner flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Originally, Boeing was supposed to send six crewed missions under a

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Nov 26 2025SCIENCE

Cracks and Sound Waves: A Hidden Interaction

Sound waves and cracks have a secret relationship. Scientists found that when sound waves meet a crack, they don't always bounce back. Instead, they can slip through or even change their tune. Here's how it works. A tiny crack was made in a glass plate by heating it up. Then, sound waves were sent

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Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing With the Stars Season 34: A New Era of Virality

The recent season of Dancing With the Stars has been a game-changer. It's not just about the dancing anymore; it's about the buzz on social media. The show has found a new audience thanks to TikTok, and it's paying off big time. This season, the finale was a grand event. All the eliminated contesta

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Steps Down After Three Terms

Muriel Bowser, the current mayor of Washington, D. C. , has decided not to run for another term. She has been in office since 2015, and her third term will end in January 2027. Bowser made this announcement in a video posted on social media, expressing gratitude for her time in office and the suppor

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

New Fees for Foreign Visitors to U. S. National Parks

The U. S. government is planning to raise prices for international visitors to national parks starting next year. This move comes as fewer tourists from other countries are visiting the U. S. due to political tensions and a decline in foreign tourism. Starting January 1, the annual park pass for no

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: When Cannabis Use Becomes a Daily Routine

In the U. S. , cannabis use has become a daily habit for many, especially since legalization. High-potency products, like vapes and concentrates, are now common and can lead to dependence without users realizing it. Unlike alcohol, daily cannabis users have surpassed daily drinkers since 2022. Howev

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

The Contrast: A Candidate's Wealth vs. Her Campaign Message

Christina Bohannan, a Democrat running for Congress in Iowa, has been vocal about her humble beginnings. She often shares stories of growing up in a trailer park and struggling to afford basic needs. This narrative has been central to her campaign, as she positions herself as a champion for the midd

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