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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A Giant Oil Ship's Journey to Houston

A massive oil tanker, the Skipper, is on its way to Houston after being taken over by the U. S. near Venezuela. This move is part of a bigger plan to put pressure on Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. The Skipper is carrying a huge amount of Venezuelan oil, about 1. 85 million barrels. But it's to

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Will County's Housing Puzzle: Who Gets Left Behind?

Will County, known for its many single-family homes, has a problem. Not everyone can find a place that fits their needs or budget. Young adults, like recent college grad Dominic Pelayo, are stuck living with their parents. Why? Because one-bedroom apartments cost between $1, 500 and $1, 800 a month.

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Famous Faces in Epstein's Photo Album: What Do They Mean?

New pictures from Jeffrey Epstein's private collection have surfaced, showing a mix of well-known figures. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform shared these images, claiming they received a massive 95, 000 photos. Among the faces are President Donald Trump, former President Bill Cl

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Dec 12 2025LIFESTYLE

A Florida Family's Close Call: How Quick Thinking Saved Lives

In the quiet hours of a December morning, a Florida family narrowly escaped a devastating house fire. The incident, which began around 5 a. m. , was first noticed by Mina Raky, a school teacher and father of four. He heard unusual popping sounds, a detail he later described as a \"miracle\" that ale

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Shoulder Surgery Success: TSA vs. HA

Shoulder pain and limited movement can be tough to deal with. Two common surgeries to fix this are total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA). But which one works better in the long run? A big study was done to find out. It involved people from different countries and hospitals. Th

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Kristi Noem Under Fire: Immigration Policies in the Spotlight

Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, is set to face tough questions from Democrats during a House hearing. Her department is at the heart of President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. This is Noem's first appearance before Congress since May. Since then, immigration enforcement,

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Dec 11 2025OPINION

San Diego's Hidden Housing Crisis: The Airbnb Effect

San Diego is in a housing crunch. It's not just a small problem. It's a big one. And a big part of it is Airbnbs. Right now, there are 10, 600 homes in San Diego being used as short-term rentals. That's a lot. It's like having a whole other city within San Diego where families can't live. These hom

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Franklin the Turtle: A New Face for Government Messages

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved character from children's books, has become an unexpected figure in government communications. Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) used an image of Franklin to promote a crime hotline. The image showed Franklin on the phone, with police arre

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Dec 11 2025BUSINESS

Buyers Step Back: UK Housing Market Takes a Breather

The UK housing market has hit the brakes. Buyers are taking a step back, and it's not just because of the cold weather. The latest news from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows buyer interest has dropped to its lowest point in over two years. This slowdown started after the fi

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

How Shoulder Implants Affect Bone Stress: A Closer Look

Reverse total shoulder replacements are becoming more common. But how do these implants affect the bones around the shoulder? This study looked at how different implant settings change the stress on the acromion and scapular spine. It compared these changes to a natural shoulder. Seven shoulder spe

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