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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Venezuelan Oil Tanker: What's Really Going On?

The U. S. has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker, and they plan to keep the oil. This move is part of a bigger plan to stop illegal oil and drug trafficking. The tanker, called "The Skipper, " was seized because it was used to transport oil illegally. The U. S. says this action is not about st

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Portugal's Big Walkout: Workers vs. Government

Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A Long Journey to Freedom for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is finally free after a long legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Trump administration did not have the right to keep him in detention. The judge, Paula Xinis, said that Abrego's removal was not legal or fair. She ordered his release from the Moshannon Valley

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

A New Visa for the Wealthy: Is It a Good Deal for the U. S. ?

The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Veterans, Deportation, and the Heated Exchange in Congress

House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback: Why South Carolina is Struggling

South Carolina is facing a tough situation with measles. Over 110 people have gotten sick, and more than 250 others are stuck in quarantine because they might have been exposed. This is part of a bigger problem happening across the country. The outbreak started in October and is mostly in Spartanbu

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

A Suspect Smiles in Court: What Happened to Charlie Kirk?

A man named Tyler Robinson stood before a judge in a Utah courtroom. He was there because he is accused of a serious crime. He is said to have killed Charlie Kirk, a well-known political figure, back in September. This was Robinson's first time appearing in person since his arrest. Robinson looked

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pardon for Tina Peters Sparks Legal Debate

Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, is at the center of a legal storm. She was found guilty of state crimes and is currently serving a nine-year sentence. The charges include attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation. Peters was convicted for a

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback: What's Happening in the US?

Measles is back, and it's causing trouble in two places: South Carolina and the Utah-Arizona border. In South Carolina, things are getting worse. Over the past few weeks, 27 more people got sick, making it 111 cases in just two months. More than 250 people, including kids from different schools, are

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Oracle's Big Bet on AI: Why Investors Are Worried

Oracle's stock took a big hit recently. It dropped the most since January. Why? The company is spending a lot on AI and data centers. This spending is growing fast. But it's not turning into cloud profits as quickly as investors hoped. In the last quarter, Oracle spent about $12 billion on capital

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