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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

EU's Monthly Check-Up: What's New in December?

The EU's monthly snapshot of key trends is out, giving a peek into the economy, jobs, and more. This isn't just any report; it's a quick, easy-to-digest look at what's been happening across the EU and a few neighboring countries. The economy is doing okay, not great, not terrible. It's growing, but

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Dec 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nepal's Bold Leap into Sci-Fi Cinema

Nepal is making waves in the film industry with its first-ever science fiction movie, "Eklo I. " This isn't just any film; it's a big deal for Nepal's movie scene. The movie is set to hit theaters in Nepal on January 1st and will also be shown in the U. S. and U. K. a few days later. It's a huge ste

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Kids' Learning Platform Faces Financial Hurdles

A popular kids' learning platform, Begin Learning, has hit a rough patch. The company behind it, Conscious Content Media, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move aims to restructure its debts and secure new funding, allowing the company to keep its brands running. Begin Learn

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Inflation Takes a Breather: What It Means for Your Money

Prices went up, but not as much as experts thought they would in November. This gave investors a glimmer of hope that inflation might be slowing down. The consumer price index (CPI) showed a 2. 7% annual increase, which was lower than the predicted 3. 1%. Even when you take out the wobbly prices of

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Dec 18 2025RELIGION

A New Leader for New York's Catholics: What to Expect from Bishop Hicks

New York has a fresh face at the helm of its Catholic community. Bishop Ronald A. Hicks, a 58-year-old from Illinois, is stepping into big shoes, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Hicks' background is quite similar to Pope Leo XIV's, which might explain why he was chosen for this role. Hicks grew u

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's White House Plaques: A Closer Look at the Claims

Donald Trump has set up a unique display at the White House, called the “Presidential Walk of Fame. ” It features plaques with statements about each U. S. president’s time in office. However, some of these claims are not entirely accurate. For instance, Trump’s plaque about his own term includes th

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Why LifeWise Academy is causing a stir in Everett Schools

LifeWise Academy is making waves in Everett Public Schools, and not everyone is happy about it. The group claims they're just trying to help, but critics say they're pushing religion into public schools, which is a big no-no. The founder of LifeWise, Joel Penton, has written a book called "During S

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Dec 18 2025EDUCATION

Northern Virginia's Big Heart: Students Fight Hunger with a Giant Food Drive

Paul VI High School just pulled off something amazing. They gathered over 25, 000 pounds of food and hygiene items. That's a lot of help for families in need across Northern Virginia. This wasn't just a one-time thing. It's part of the school's bigger goal to teach students about giving back. The s

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Science Under Siege: How Trump's Second Term is Shaking Up Research

In the past, science policy didn't grab many headlines. But now, it's front and center. President Donald Trump's second term has brought big changes to how the U. S. supports science. This shift is causing a lot of tension between the government and scientists. Trump's team has a clear plan. They w

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Cathie Wood's Bold Moves in a Shaky Crypto Market

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest made some big moves in the crypto world recently. They bought a lot of shares in Bitmine Immersion, Coinbase, and Bullish. But they also sold some shares in Shopify and a few other companies. This all happened while Bitcoin and Ethereum were losing value. Bitmine Immersion

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