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Dec 16 2025OPINION

Rogers Park: Embracing Change or Resisting Progress?

In a recent gathering, Anchorage Assembly Member Erin Baldwin Day engaged with the Rogers Park Community Council to tackle the city's housing crisis. The discussion revolved around easing zoning restrictions to allow more housing options along transit routes like Northern Lights Boulevard. Many att

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

ICC Says No to Israel's Attempt to Halt Gaza War Crimes Probe

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently made a significant decision. They turned down Israel's request to stop an investigation into possible war crimes in Gaza. This investigation started after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October 2023. The ICC's judges decided that the or

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Dec 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Snake Craze: How Zootopia 2 Sparked a Venomous Trend in China

In China, a new trend is slithering into the spotlight, and it's not what you'd expect. Young people are suddenly keen on owning venomous pit vipers, all thanks to a certain blue snake character from Disney's "Zootopia 2. " The movie, which has become a massive hit, has not only entertained audience

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Stock Markets Ready for a Big Change: Trading All Day, Every Day

The stock market is about to get a major upgrade. Nasdaq, a big player in the stock market world, is planning to ask for permission to let people trade stocks all day, every day. This means no more waiting for the market to open or close. The idea is to make it easier for people all over the world t

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Dec 16 2025SPORTS

Jaylan Sanchez: A Star Athlete's Journey and Roots

Jaylan Sanchez is making waves in college football, especially as a key player for JMU's Sun Belt Championship team. But who is he beyond the football field? Let's dive into his background, family, and what makes him tick. Born in North Bergen, New Jersey, on December 10, 2003, Jaylan is the younge

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Tech and Jobs: What's Cooking in the U. S. ?

The U. S. is making big moves to boost its tech scene. The government is planning to hire 1, 000 specialists for a new "Tech Force" to work on AI and finance projects. This is a big deal because the U. S. has been falling behind in tech and shipbuilding since World War II. But now, companies from ot

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Young Voices, Old Fears: A Clash of Perspectives

A few years back, during a family dinner, an unexpected message popped up. A friend alerted me to a Clubhouse chat about me. Clubhouse, a social app that was big during the pandemic, is like a mix of a conference call and a panel discussion. People create virtual rooms, pick speakers, and others lis

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Dec 16 2025EDUCATION

Schools' Hidden Struggle: When Kindness Isn't Enough

Schools are trying hard to make students feel safe and happy. But new research shows that this might not be working for everyone. In fact, it could be making things worse for some kids. The study looked at over a million students in California. It found that students who are bullied because of who

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

A Close Call in the Skies: JetBlue and US Air Force Aircraft Nearly Collide

A JetBlue flight from Curacao to New York had a close encounter with a US Air Force refueling plane near Venezuela. The JetBlue pilot had to stop climbing to avoid a collision. The military plane's transponder was off, making it hard to track. The US Southern Command is looking into what happened.

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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Rush to Fix Secret Security Flaws

Apple and Google recently had to quickly fix some hidden security problems. These issues were already being used by hackers in real-world attacks. Both companies said these attacks were quite advanced. Apple sent out updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. They fixed two problems in their WebKit soft

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