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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: What's Happening in the US?

Measles is making a comeback in the US. It's spreading fast in places like Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina. Many of those affected are kids in school. This is happening because not enough people are getting vaccinated. In South Carolina, over 138 people have caught measles. Most of them are in Sp

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A Change at the Top: Bongino's Exit from the FBI

Dan Bongino, the FBI's deputy director, has decided to leave his post in January. He shared this news on X, thanking President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, and FBI Director Patel for the chance to serve. Bongino, a former podcaster and law enforcement officer, had been in the role since February.

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

White House Displays Controversial Plaques

The White House has added new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are placed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame, " a recent addition to the White House colonnade. The plaque under Biden's portrait calls him "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-Based Cheese

The world is going green, and so is our food. People want plant-based cheeses that taste and feel like the real thing. But making these cheeses is tricky. The usual bacteria used in dairy just don't work as well with plants. So, scientists set out to find better bacteria for plant-based cheeses. Th

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Does Going to Church Help When You're Treated Badly?

A recent study looked at how going to church affects people's well-being, especially when they face discrimination. The idea was that religion might help protect people from the negative effects of being treated unfairly. The study used data from a big survey of Canadians in 2020. The findings were

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Breakthroughs and Oddities: A Mixed Bag of Innovations

In the world of tech, some exciting and unusual things are happening. A former top executive from Neuralink has started a new project. This project aims to preserve organs. It's a big deal because it could change how we think about organ transplants and medical treatments. Amazon has introduced som

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

When Laws and Politics Clash: A Senate Hearing Gets Heated

A recent Senate hearing turned into an unexpected showdown between FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Senator Jacky Rosen. The event was supposed to be about media regulation, but it quickly became a lesson in basic media law. Carr, who leads the FCC, has been busy lately. His agency is looking into big

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Little Turtles Find a Warm Welcome in Jersey City

Five tiny diamondback terrapin turtles got a lucky break recently. They were found late in the year on Long Beach Island. Normally, these little guys should have already found a cozy spot to hibernate for the winter. But thanks to Project Terrapin, they now have a temporary home at the Liberty Scien

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Italy's Top Court Sides with Salvini in Migrant Case

Italy's highest court has backed a lower court's decision to clear Matteo Salvini, the country's transport minister and leader of the League party, of charges related to a 2019 migrant standoff. The Supreme Court's ruling means Salvini cannot be tried again for the same incident. The case dates bac

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