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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Photo: A Quick Comeback After Online Fuss

The Department of Justice (DOJ) put back a photo from the Jeffrey Epstein files that showed President Donald Trump. This happened after people complained about it being taken down. The photo was first removed from the DOJ's website on Friday. It showed different items on Epstein's desk, including t

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Flu Season: What's Up with the New Strain?

The flu season is about to get more intense. Experts warn that a new strain, called subclade K, is making things worse. This strain popped up after the current flu vaccine was made. Even so, getting vaccinated is still the best way to stay safe. The U. K. is seeing a lot of flu hospitalizations. Th

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

SNL's Big Goodbye: What Bowen Yang's Departure Means for the Show

Bowen Yang's last appearance on "Saturday Night Live" was a big deal. He left with a bang, tearing up on live TV with Ariana Grande and Cher. Not everyone gets to say goodbye like that. "SNL" is known for its tough decisions, so this was a special moment. Yang isn't the only one leaving. Heidi Gard

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Sausage Alert: Check Your Fridge for This Recall!

A Portland company has pulled some of its sausages from the market. Olympia Provisions has recalled nearly 1, 930 pounds of their holiday kielbasa sausages. The U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this on Friday. These sausages were sold in stores across C

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Dec 22 2025EDUCATION

Books That Dare to Challenge: A Look at Banned Reads in the US

In the United States, books are often challenged and banned, especially in schools and libraries. The American Library Association (ALA) reports that in 2024, there were 821 attempts to ban books. These attempts are not just from parents but also from pressure groups and decision-makers. The most co

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Avatar's New Adventure Starts with a Whimper in North America

James Cameron's latest epic, Avatar: Fire and Ash, kicked off its global journey with a mixed bag of results. While it raked in a whopping $345 million worldwide, it didn't quite set the box office on fire in North America, pulling in a modest $88 million. This is a far cry from the expectations tha

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

A Lemon-Shaped Planet: A Cosmic Mystery

In the vast expanse of space, a peculiar planet has caught the attention of scientists. This planet, PSR J2322-2650b, is not your typical round world. It's shaped like a lemon, thanks to the intense gravity of its nearby star. This star is a pulsar, a type of neutron star that spins rapidly and emit

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Why Did '60 Minutes' Drop a Big Story on Trump's Salvadoran Prison?

'60 Minutes' recently decided to postpone a segment about a controversial prison in El Salvador, where deportees from the U. S. are sent. This prison, known as CECOT, is a maximum-security facility that has been criticized for its harsh conditions. The show's producers stated that the segment neede

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Dec 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Cher's Big Comeback: A Hair-Raising SNL Moment

Cher surprised everyone with a stunning hair change during her Saturday Night Live performance on December 20. It had been 38 years since she last appeared on the show, and she made sure to leave a lasting impression. The 79-year-old singer didn't just perform; she transformed right before everyone'

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

U. S. Coast Guard's Pursuit of a Sanctioned Oil Tanker

The U. S. Coast Guard made a bold move on Saturday. They tried to stop a ship called the Bella 1. This ship has ties to Venezuela and was in the Caribbean Sea. Three U. S. officials shared this news. They spoke on the condition of anonymity. This was because the operation was sensitive. The Bella 1

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