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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 2025WEATHER

Northern Illinois Braces for a Sudden Weather Shift

Northern Illinois and parts of northwest Indiana are in for a rough ride on Thursday. The weather is set to go from mild and rainy to downright dangerous in a matter of hours. The National Weather Service is warning everyone to be prepared for a mix of strong winds, sudden snow squalls, and icy cond

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Warriors Tackling Tough Bacteria

In the world of food safety, a new hero has emerged. It's not a superhero in a cape, but a tiny virus called vB_Sa_2868B2. This virus, or phage, and its partner, a protein named LytN, are taking on a big challenge: multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, including the notorious MRSA. First, let'

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How UVA Light and Nitrite Team Up to Clean Up Aquaculture Wastewater

In the world of wastewater treatment, a new method is making waves. Researchers have found a way to use long-wave ultraviolet (UVA) light and nitrite (NO2-) to break down antibiotics in aquaculture wastewater. This approach is part of a bigger idea: using waste to treat waste. The study focused on

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Halts Mass Layoffs, Citing Recent Law

A recent court decision has put a stop to planned layoffs at several U. S. government agencies. Judge Susan Illston ruled that the Trump administration's plans to cut jobs at the State Department, Education Department, Defense Department, General Services Administration, and Small Business Administr

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Economy Shows Mixed Signals in Recent Data

The U. S. economy is sending mixed signals, according to recent data. The government has finally released some delayed reports, and they show a few worrying trends. For example, the unemployment rate has gone up to its highest point in four years. Also, retail sales didn't grow at all at the start o

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Dec 17 2025LIFESTYLE

How Social Media Brings Families Closer Across Generations

In today's world, social media is more than just a way to share selfies or watch funny videos. It's changing how families stay in touch, especially between young people and their older relatives. This is particularly true in places like the United Arab Emirates, where family bonds are strong and tec

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Wheat's Secret Weapon Against Drought

Drought is a big problem for wheat crops. But what if wheat could learn from its parents to handle dry conditions better? Scientists found that when wheat plants go through drought during a key growth stage, their offspring become more resilient. This is called intergenerational plasticity. The stu

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Cold Water Chemistry: How Alanine and Water Mix at Low Temps

Alanine is a building block of proteins. It is an amino acid. It is important to see how it behaves in water. Especially when it is cold. This is because proteins work differently in cold water. They can fold or unfold. They can also interact with water in unique ways. Scientists wanted to see how

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Dec 17 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Move: How Crypto Stocks Got a Boost

Bitcoin's price shot up past $90, 000, making waves in the crypto world. This sudden jump caused stocks linked to crypto to climb higher. Mining companies, trading platforms, and other crypto-related businesses saw their shares rise. Hut 8, a bitcoin mining company, had a great day. Its stock went

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