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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Europe's Far-Right Parties Navigate Trump's Influence

The far-right AfD in Germany is actively seeking a nationalist resurgence in Europe, aligning itself with Trump's MAGA movement. Markus Frohnmaier, the party's foreign policy spokesperson, announced plans to meet with MAGA Republicans in the US this week. The AfD, known for its anti-immigration stan

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Powerful Women Shine in a Tough Year

In 2025, women faced big challenges in the workplace. Many left their jobs, and fewer companies focused on helping women move up. Online hate against women also grew, making things harder. But some women stood out and made big changes. Beyoncé, who has been on a powerful women list many times, show

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Dec 10 2025RELIGION

A Year of Faith and Devotion: Capturing the World's Spiritual Moments

In 2025, photographers from the Associated Press documented a wide range of spiritual practices and religious events across the globe. One striking image shows a vast crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, while another captures a single woman in Uruguay honor

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Dec 10 2025CRIME

How Technology Can Help Track Domestic Violence Better

In the UK, domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a big problem. It's not just a safety issue but also a public health concern. The problem is made worse because the police often record information poorly. When key details are missing or wrong, it's hard for the police, hospitals, and other groups to

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

How Two Sisters Turned Customization Into a Way of Life

Two sisters, Kendall and Libby Glazer, started making beaded bracelets in their room in 2009. They loved making things their own, adding personal touches to everything they owned. This love for customization became the foundation of their brand, Stoney Clover Lane. Fast forward to today, and Stoney

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Big Tech's Big Week: Oracle and Broadcom in the Spotlight

This week, two tech giants, Oracle and Broadcom, are under the microscope as they prepare to release their quarterly earnings. Both companies have seen significant stock gains this year, with Oracle up 32% and Broadcom up 72%. However, their recent performance has diverged, reflecting the shifting s

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Dec 10 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Team-Up: How ETFs Are Changing the Game

Crypto used to be like a big family feud. Everyone had their favorite team. Bitcoin fans thought theirs was the only one that mattered. Ethereum builders believed they were creating the next big thing. New chains kept popping up, each promising to be better than the last. It was all about speed, cos

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Treating Mothers Right: A Global Look at Who Gets Left Behind

In many parts of the world, mothers in hospitals are not treated with kindness and respect. This is especially true for women who are poor, from minority groups, or have less education. The World Health Organization says every mother should be treated with dignity. But in reality, not all women get

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes On Bad Science

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently gave a talk at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. He spoke to a large crowd of high school and college students. Tyson is known for his direct and bold way of communicating science. He warned about the rise of anti-intellectualism in society. He said that beliefs like the

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Dolly Parton's Big Bet on Roadside Stops

Dolly Parton, the iconic country music star, is stepping into a new role: convenience store innovator. She's teaming up with Tennessean Travel Stop to create a unique travel center experience. The plan? To turn ordinary pit stops into something special, starting in summer 2026. This isn't just abou

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