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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

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Dec 05 2025CRIME

A Breakthrough in the 2021 D. C. Pipe Bomb Mystery

A man from northern Virginia has been taken into custody for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. from Woodbridge, Virginia,

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A New Designer for the White House Ballroom

President Donald Trump has made a change in the team working on the White House ballroom project. A small design firm that was originally chosen for the job is no longer involved. This decision comes after some disagreements about the project's scale and the firm's ability to handle such a big task.

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Dec 05 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of Hydrogen Sulfide: A New Way to Track It

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a gas found in many places, is now getting attention for its potential to help with certain diseases. These diseases include problems with blood flow and inflammation. To make the most of this gas, scientists need good ways to detect it. That's why a new tool, called a near-i

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Dec 05 2025LIFESTYLE

Big Bear Mountain Resort Kicks Off Ski Season with Perfect Weather

Big Bear Mountain Resort is now open for the season! The weather on opening day was just right. Temperatures stayed in the low 40s, and the sun came out, making the skies a beautiful deep blue. It was a great start to the ski season. People from all over Southern California showed up. Some even cam

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

How Older Adults Move in Everyday Life: A Closer Look

Understanding how older adults move in their daily routines is important. It helps in preventing and treating mobility problems. But most studies focus on lab tests. These tests show what older adults can do in a controlled setting. However, they don't show how people move in real life. Real-life w

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

AI's Role in Shaping Political Views: A Growing Concern

AI is becoming a powerful tool that can change how people think about politics. This is not just a small issue. It's a big problem because AI can spread false information quickly and to many people. People are worried. They think AI might be used to trick voters. It could make them believe things t

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Dec 05 2025OPINION

White Takes Center Stage in 2026: A Color of Contradictions

Pantone has named Cloud Dancer, a soft white, as the 2026 Color of the Year. They say it stands for peace, fresh starts, and a break from the chaos of daily life. White is everywhere: in fashion, home decor, and even food. It's seen as clean, simple, and calming. But is white really just about calm

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

UK and Russia: A Bumpy Ride Through the Years

The UK and Russia have had a rocky relationship over the past few decades. It all started in 2000 when Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister, visited Vladimir Putin before he even became the Russian President. This was a big deal because Blair was the first Western leader to do so. Later that year,

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Why Some Lawmakers Are Questioning the Hepatitis B Vaccine

A heated debate is happening about the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican leader in Congress, has strong words for the Health and Human Services Department. He thinks they are not following science. The CDC's advisory panel is looking at the vaccine sched

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