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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

Tech Giants Take a Tumble: What's Shaking Up Wall Street?

Wall Street is feeling the heat as tech stocks, once the darlings of the market, are taking a nosedive. The S&P 500 dropped 1. 2% from its record high, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 1. 8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average wasn't spared either, shedding 266 points from its recent peak.

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

U. S. Lawmakers Push for Tighter Rules on Sending Synthetic DNA Abroad

In a move that has sparked debate, a group of U. S. lawmakers from both major parties have proposed new rules. These rules would make it harder for American companies to send synthetic DNA sequences to other countries. The focus is on countries like China and Russia, which are seen as major competit

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Dec 13 2025BUSINESS

Costco's Mixed Bag: Sales Up, Stock Down

Costco has been doing well in terms of sales, but its stock is not keeping up. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Costco made $4. 50 per share. This was more than what experts thought it would make. The company's total revenue went up by 8. 3% to $67. 3 billion. Membership fees also went up by 14%

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

Google's Big Trouble: A $129 Million Freeze in France

Russia is making a bold move against Google. They've frozen about $129 million of Google's assets in France. This is unusual because Russia is trying to use the law to go after a big Western company's money abroad. It's all part of a bigger fight over frozen Russian assets in Europe. Google Russia

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

UNC Makes Big Changes After Tough Season

UNC football is shaking things up. They just let go of their offensive and special teams coordinators. This comes after a rough season where the team only won 4 out of 12 games. Coach Bill Belichick, who joined the team last year, made the announcement. The team's offense was struggling. They were

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Fightback: Surrounding Russian Troops in Kupiansk

Ukraine has made significant progress in the war, especially in Kupiansk. This town in the Kharkiv region was thought to be under Russian control. However, Ukrainian forces have managed to retake parts of it. President Zelenskyy visited the area and praised the troops for their efforts. A Ukrainian

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Holiday Shopping Blues: Why Americans Are Feeling the Pinch

Americans are feeling the heat this holiday season, with many struggling to afford gifts and groceries. A recent survey shows that a large number of people are dipping into their savings and hunting for bargains. This is not just a seasonal blip; it’s a sign of ongoing economic pressures. The surve

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Border Dispute: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Pause Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia have decided to stop fighting again. This isn't new. They've been arguing over land for a long time. The problem started with a map from 1907. Thailand says it's wrong. Cambodia says it's right. A court said Cambodia is right in 1962. Many Thais are still upset about that. Bot

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Justice Wins: A Salvadoran Man's Fight for Fairness

A Salvadoran man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, was recently freed from immigration detention after a federal judge ruled that the government did not have a lawful order for his removal. This decision came after Garcia was deported to El Salvador in March due to what Immigration and Customs Enforcement call

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

CNN: Who's Really in Control?

CNN is in a tough spot. It's like a hot potato, and everyone wants a piece. First, Netflix wanted to buy most of CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. But they didn't want the news networks. They wanted the movie studios and streaming services. CNN staff thought this was good news. They reme

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