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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Toys with AI: China's Playful Leap into the Future

China is making waves in the toy world with smart gadgets that use artificial intelligence. These aren't just any toys; they're learning, adapting, and even giving advice. One standout is the CocoMate plush toy by Haivivi, which looks like Ultraman. This AI-powered toy has a warning for investors: b

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

House GOP Health Plan: What's the Deal?

House Republicans are preparing to vote on a health care bill. The big question is what will happen to the extra financial help people receive for health insurance. The bill doesn't address this issue directly, but there are discussions about adding an amendment to extend this help. However, it's un

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Chile's Big Shift: Why Voters Picked a Tough-on-Crime Leader

Chile just made a huge political move. They chose José Antonio Kast as their new president. He's known for his strong stance on security and immigration. Kast won big, getting 58% of the votes. His main focus? Making the country safer by dealing with crime and controlling who comes in. Kast isn't n

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Chile's Big Vote: Left Loses to Right in Presidential Showdown

Chile just had a big election. The left-wing candidate, Jeannette Jara, admitted she lost. The winner was José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician. People in Chile wanted a change. They were worried about crime and immigration. So, they chose Kast over Jara. Kast got more than half the votes. Jara

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

Navigating Holiday Stress and Food Talk with Family

Holidays, often seen as a time of joy, can actually be quite stressful for many people. The pressure to be festive, deal with family dynamics, and handle food-related conversations can be overwhelming. This stress can come from various sources, such as high expectations, unresolved family issues, fi

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands: Peer Support for Homelessness and Addiction

Homelessness and substance use often go hand in hand, making it tough for people to get the help they need. A recent study called SHARPS showed that Peer Navigators, who have lived through similar struggles, can make a big difference. These navigators help build trust and guide people towards better

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Dec 14 2025WEATHER

Chicago's Weekend Chill: What You Need to Know

Chicago is bracing for a harsh weekend, with snow and dangerously low temperatures on the way. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for several counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, starting Saturday evening and lasting until Sunday noon. A Winter Weather Advisory is also in

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Dec 14 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong's Democratic Party: A New Chapter Ends

Hong Kong's political scene has seen a huge shift. The Democratic Party, a key player in the city's pro-democracy movement for over 30 years, has decided to close down. This decision comes after a lot of thought and discussion among its members. Almost everyone agreed it was the best choice. The pa

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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's Green Push: How Far Along Are They?

China is the world's top carbon polluter. It's also making big moves to cut down on emissions. The country has set a goal to become carbon neutral. This means it wants to balance out the carbon it emits with the carbon it removes from the atmosphere. A recent study took a close look at China's plan

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Dec 14 2025EDUCATION

The Unseen Side of Home Education

Home education is not always what it seems. For one person, it was a strange journey. At 12 years old, they were pulled out of school. Their mom wanted to give them a unique learning experience. She called it "unschooling. " This meant no strict lessons or set schedule. Instead, they spent time visi

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