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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Journey to the Top: Filming on Everest

In early 2025, a team set out to film a story on Mount Everest. Their journey started with a simple idea: to capture the story of Nima Rinji Sherpa, a young mountaineer who had just achieved a remarkable feat. At just 19 years old, Nima had become the youngest person to climb the world's 14 highest

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Dec 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Nicki Minaj's Slip-Up and a Moment of Kindness

Nicki Minaj found herself in an awkward spot during a recent festival. She was talking about conservative leaders when she accidentally called Vice President JD Vance an \"assassin. \" Minaj quickly realized her mistake and looked embarrassed. The crowd laughed, but Erika Kirk, the widow of late con

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Changing the Way We Argue and Believe

AI is getting really good at convincing people. It's not just about facts anymore. It's about speed and volume. Researchers found that AI can throw out a lot of claims in a short time. This makes it hard for people to keep up. The more claims, the more persuasive the AI becomes. But there's a catch.

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Do Hospital Alarms Really Stop Falls?

Hospitals often use alarms to alert staff when patients at risk of falling try to move around. But do these alarms actually work? A recent study put them to the test. The study was a randomized clinical trial. This means patients were randomly assigned to either have an alarm or not. The goal was t

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Science in Shambles: Researchers Share Their Struggles in 2025

In 2025, researchers in the United States faced immense challenges. The year started with a halt in key operations at the National Institutes of Health, disrupting ongoing studies and grant reviews. Simultaneously, executive orders were issued that declared only two sexes and ended diversity, equity

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Najib's Legal Battles: A Test for Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Drive

Malaysia's former leader, Najib Razak, is in the middle of a big legal fight. He's already in jail for his role in the huge 1MDB scandal. This week, two important court decisions will happen. First, the court will decide if Najib can finish his sentence at home instead of in prison. Then, they will

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Who Really Wants War in Europe?

A journalist has sparked a debate by questioning who benefits from the growing tensions in Europe. Chey Bose took to social media to point out that ordinary people in Moscow, London, Paris, and Berlin do not want conflict. So, why is there a push towards war? Bose argues that a small group of leade

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Detroit's Voting Problem: Simple Fixes, Big Impact

Detroit's city elections have seen a big drop in voter turnout over the past 20 years. In 2005, 41% of eligible voters showed up, but by 2021, that number had fallen to just 24%. This is much lower than the national average of 31% for big cities. Even though turnout inched up a bit in the latest ele

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Power Play: A Year of Wins and Worries

Trump's return to the White House brought swift and sweeping changes. He pushed through policies that reshaped the country and its global standing. However, this aggressive approach has led to some backlash. His grip on the Republican Party is weakening as midterm elections approach. The president'

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Political Gathering Blends Grief and Glitz

AmericaFest, hosted by Turning Point USA, has become a mix of politics, fame, and merchandise. This year, it included a replica of the tent where founder Charlie Kirk was killed. This display stirred up mixed feelings. Some saw it as a tribute, while others found it odd to turn a tragic event into a

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