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Sep 13 2025POLITICS

Nepal's New Leader Steps In After Deadly Protests

Nepal is back to normal after days of chaos. The government lifted the curfew in Kathmandu and nearby areas on Saturday. This happened after the country's first woman prime minister was appointed. Protests started on Monday. They were about a ban on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.

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Sep 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Selena Gomez's Big Day: Who's Invited and What We Know

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are keeping their wedding plans under wraps. Even their guests don't know where it will happen. But some stars have been spotted on the guest list. Steve Martin and Martin Short, Gomez's co-stars from "Only Murders in the Building, " are invited. Gomez jokingly said Ma

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Sep 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Retirement Bliss: Why Two Americans Found Happiness in Malta

Life took an exciting turn for a couple in their 70s when they decided to swap their Northern California home for a spot on the sunny island of Gozo, Malta. Why did they make this big move? They wanted to explore the world and enjoy a comfortable retirement on their Social Security income. Three yea

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Sep 11 2025EDUCATION

U. S. Students Face Academic Challenges: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The latest scores from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), often called the Nation's Report Card, show a worrying trend for U. S. students. Eighth graders are struggling with science, while 12th graders are falling behind in math and reading. These results, the first since the pand

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Sep 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

California's Bold Move to Protect Kids from Social Media

A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has largely supported a California law aimed at safeguarding children from potentially harmful social media practices. The law, which requires parental consent for children to access so-called "addictive feeds, " was challenged by a tech industry group, Net

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Sep 10 2025POLITICS

A Race Against Time: Will Miran Join the Fed's Rate-Setting Team?

Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump's top economic advisor, is on track to secure a crucial Senate approval for his nomination to become a Federal Reserve governor. However, getting him ready to influence interest rate decisions at the upcoming Fed meeting seems unlikely. The Senate Banking Commi

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Sep 08 2025BUSINESS

Investors Bet Big on WEBTOON: What's Driving the Hype?

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. has caught the eye of major investors, signaling growing confidence in the digital storytelling platform. American Century Companies Inc. significantly increased its stake in WEBTOON by 193. 3% in the first quarter, now holding 43, 800 shares worth $336, 000. This isn't an

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Sep 07 2025POLITICS

London's Big Protest: Nearly 900 People Taken Into Custody

In London, a major protest happened recently. Almost 900 people were arrested. This was the biggest number of arrests at a single protest so far. The protest was about Palestine Action, a group that the government has banned. The group is accused of breaking into a military base and damaging planes

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Sep 07 2025WEATHER

Hawaii Prepares for Hurricane Kiko's Arrival

Hawaii is on high alert as Hurricane Kiko heads its way. The acting governor has called for a statewide state of emergency to ensure everyone is ready. Experts believe the storm will lose some strength as it moves into cooler ocean waters, but it could still bring heavy rain and large waves. Meanwh

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Sep 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: SNL's Harsh Reality

Devon Walker, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, recently shared his thoughts on the show's casting process. He described it as "toxic as hell" and criticized the lack of communication from producers. Walker pointed out that many cast members are left in limbo during the summer, unsure if

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