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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: What's Happening in the US?

Measles is making a comeback in the US. It's spreading fast in places like Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina. Many of those affected are kids in school. This is happening because not enough people are getting vaccinated. In South Carolina, over 138 people have caught measles. Most of them are in Sp

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A Change at the Top: Bongino's Exit from the FBI

Dan Bongino, the FBI's deputy director, has decided to leave his post in January. He shared this news on X, thanking President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, and FBI Director Patel for the chance to serve. Bongino, a former podcaster and law enforcement officer, had been in the role since February.

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Dec 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars to Stream on YouTube Starting 2029

The Oscars are making a big move. Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards will leave traditional TV and go live on YouTube. This change means YouTube will show the Oscars, red carpet events, and even the nominations. The deal lasts until 2033. ABC has been the home of the Oscars for a long time. But n

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-Based Cheese

The world is going green, and so is our food. People want plant-based cheeses that taste and feel like the real thing. But making these cheeses is tricky. The usual bacteria used in dairy just don't work as well with plants. So, scientists set out to find better bacteria for plant-based cheeses. Th

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Big Money Moving: Angola's Railway Gets a Major Upgrade

Angola is getting a serious boost in transportation with a huge loan deal. A group of companies and the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation just signed a $553 million loan to fix up a big railway line. This isn't just any railway—it's part of the Lobito Corridor, a super important ro

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Old Tech, New Tricks: How Coax Cables Are Getting a Video Upgrade

Two big tech companies have teamed up to make old TV tech work with new video systems. VITEC, known for its IPTV and digital signage, and Actelis Networks, famous for its secure and quick networking solutions, have joined forces. Their goal? To let places with old TV cables (RF coaxial) use modern I

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Mars Orbiter Mystery: What Really Happened to MAVEN?

NASA's Mars orbiter, MAVEN, has suddenly stopped working and is spinning uncontrollably. This strange event happened after the spacecraft passed behind Mars. Before this, MAVEN had been studying a mysterious object from another star system called 3I/ATLAS. MAVEN had taken pictures of 3I/ATLAS in Oc

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Links: Health Habits and Skin Woes

A recent study has taken a closer look at the ties between certain health habits and a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This condition causes painful lumps under the skin, often in areas where skin rubs together. The study focused on smoking and obesity, two factors that have lon

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Italy's Top Court Sides with Salvini in Migrant Case

Italy's highest court has backed a lower court's decision to clear Matteo Salvini, the country's transport minister and leader of the League party, of charges related to a 2019 migrant standoff. The Supreme Court's ruling means Salvini cannot be tried again for the same incident. The case dates bac

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