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Dec 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cozy Up with DC Comics' Sweater-Themed Covers

Winter is here, and DC Comics is making it cozier with their new "Sweater Weather" covers. These aren't your typical holiday-themed covers. Instead, they focus on keeping warm during the long winter months. Some covers lean into the festive spirit, while others just embrace the chill. DC has a line

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Dec 03 2025OPINION

Slower Speeds, Safer Streets: A Fresh Look at Anchorage's Traffic Woes

Anchorage is facing a serious issue. The number of pedestrian deaths has reached a record high, with 15 lives lost in the past year. This is a stark reminder that our city's roads are not safe for everyone. The idea of adding more dividers, like the one on Minnesota Drive, has been suggested. But is

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Bulgaria's Youth Sparks Change: Budget U-Turn After Massive Protests

In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria's government has decided to pull back its 2026 budget plan. This move came after a series of large-scale protests, mostly led by young people. The demonstrations were so big that they were the largest in ten years. The biggest protest happened on a Monday. R

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

UK's Justice Shake-Up: Juries Out for Some Crimes

The UK is making big changes to its justice system. The government is reducing the number of jury trials. Now, only serious crimes like murder, manslaughter, and rape will have juries. Other cases, like those with shorter prison sentences, will be decided by a judge alone. This change is part of a

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Justice on the Fast Track: Changes to UK Court Trials

The UK is shaking things up in its court system. The government wants to speed things up by limiting jury trials. This change is aimed at cases where the punishment is less than three years in jail. Instead of a jury, a single judge will decide if someone is guilty or not. This idea is part of a bi

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Hungary's Election Race Heats Up as Orban's Spending Pays Off

In Hungary, the political scene is buzzing as Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party, Fidesz, is closing in on the opposition. A recent survey shows that Orban's party is gaining ground, thanks to some smart spending moves ahead of next year's election. The poll, done by the 21 Research Centre, found t

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Horses and the Hidden Power of Metformin

Horses share a unique trait with humans: they can develop atrial fibrillation (AF) on their own. This makes them invaluable for studying this heart condition and testing treatments. AF is tricky because, over time, it changes the heart's structure, making it harder to treat. Scientists have noticed

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Bulgaria's Budget Battle: People Power vs. Government Plans

Bulgaria's government faced a tough situation recently. They had to pull back their 2026 budget plan. This was the first budget made in euros, even though Bulgaria hasn't officially switched to the euro yet. The reason? People were not happy. They took to the streets to protest. The protests were b

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

Xenotransplantation: What People Think and Why It Matters

Xenotransplantation, or the process of transplanting organs from animals to humans, has made significant progress. Scientists are now planning clinical trials, but there's a big question: will people be okay with it? Understanding what people think about this is crucial. Without public support, the

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Dec 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Scarlett Johansson's First Date Fiasco with Colin Jost

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are now happily married, but their love story had a rocky start. In 2017, they went on their first date, and it did not go as planned. Jost asked Johansson out for dinner at an Italian restaurant in the East Village. The date seemed to be going well, but things took

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