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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong's Fire Aftermath: A Chilling Shift in Public Response

The recent fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court apartment complex left deep scars. Many lives were lost, and countless families were left homeless. People were shocked and angry. They wanted answers. They wanted to know what went wrong. They wanted those responsible to be held accountable. But instea

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Dec 04 2025SPORTS

Chargers' Win Overshadowed by Quarterback's Injury

The Los Angeles Chargers had a strong win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving weekend. The Raiders lost 31-14 and are now out of the running for the playoffs. But the big talk wasn't about the score. It was about the injury to Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert. He broke a bone in his le

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Boom: Big Spending, Bigger Risks?

AI is advancing fast, but not everyone is handling the risks well. That's what Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, shared at a recent event. He's optimistic about the tech but worried about the money side. Some companies are spending too much, too fast. This could lead to problems, even if the tech

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong's Fire and the Crackdown on Dissent

In Hong Kong, a tragic fire recently claimed many lives, but the aftermath has sparked even more controversy. The blaze, which destroyed seven apartment buildings and killed at least 159 people, has left the city reeling. As rescuers and firefighters worked to contain the flames, authorities faced a

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Dec 03 2025FINANCE

New Savings Plan for Kids: What You Should Know

A new savings plan called "Trump Accounts" has been introduced. It aims to help families save for their children's future. The government will give $1, 000 to each child born between 2025 and 2028. Families can add up to $5, 000 each year. Employers can also contribute up to $2, 500. The money must

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

New Rules for Immigrants from Certain Countries

Recent changes have been made to immigration policies. The U. S. government has decided to put a hold on many immigration processes for people from 19 specific countries. These countries are seen as high-risk. The decision includes a wide range of processes, like green card applications and naturali

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Unseen Links: Optic Neuritis and Heart Risks

Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation of the optic nerve. It is often linked to autoimmune issues. But does it also raise the risk of heart problems? A recent study looked into this. Researchers used data from Korea's National Health Insurance Service. They studied 15, 587 people with ON and compa

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

How Do Other Countries View Trump's Impact?

In a recent poll, many people in Australia, Japan, and India think that U. S. President Donald Trump's second term has not been good for their countries. The survey, which included 1, 000 people from each of the Quad countries—Australia, Japan, India, and the U. S. —showed that 56% of Australians, 5

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Dec 03 2025EDUCATION

Unpacking Nuclear Weapons: A Conversation with Laura Reed

Laura Reed, a well-known expert in global security and U. S. foreign policy, is set to discuss the future of nuclear weapons in a world full of challenges. This event is organized by the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and will take place on December 16th from noon to 1 p. m. at 1350

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Dec 03 2025CRYPTO

Yearn Finance: A $9M Hack and the Aftermath

Yearn Finance, a well-known decentralized finance platform, faced another setback with a $9 million hack. This incident, the fifth in five years, targeted the yETH stableswap pool, extracting various ether (ETH) liquid staking tokens (LSTs). The hacker managed to steal a significant amount, but not

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