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Dec 30 2025SCIENCE

Understanding COVID-19's Global Impact: What's Really Going On?

COVID-19 is still around, but it's not the same as it was at the start. It's become more like a common illness that keeps popping up in different places. Even with vaccines and health rules, the virus changes, people's immunity shifts, and the environment plays a role in how it spreads and how sick

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Arizona's Push to Protect Small Donors' Privacy

Arizona is looking to boost privacy for those who give small amounts to political campaigns. Right now, anyone donating less than $100 can stay anonymous. But a new bill wants to raise that limit to $200. The idea is to shield these smaller donors from potential backlash. Why the change? The argume

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Dec 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Do We Feel About Plastic Tax? The Role of Climate Change Beliefs

Plastic is everywhere, and it's causing big problems for our planet. It's not just littering our streets and oceans; it's also tied to climate change because it's made from fossil fuels. One way to tackle this issue is by introducing a plastic tax. But how do people feel about this idea? A recent st

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Dec 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Magic Draws Crowds to AMC and ODEON Cinemas Over Holiday Weekend

The final weekend of 2025 saw a massive surge in moviegoers flocking to AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas worldwide. Over 5. 5 million people chose to watch films at these cinemas from December 25 to December 28, making it one of the busiest weekends of the year. This surge in attendance was driven by

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Where Did the Money Go? Baltimore's Arts Office in the Dark

Baltimore's new arts office, the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment (MOACE), has been running for six months, but no one can say exactly where its $2 million budget is going. This lack of clarity has raised eyebrows, especially among city officials. MOACE is in charge of big city event

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Dec 30 2025BUSINESS

Craft Beer Industry Faces Tough Times as Popular Brewery Shuts Down

The craft beer industry is going through a rough patch. Many breweries are closing their doors. This is happening after a few years of struggles. The situation might get worse before it gets better. Over 250 breweries in the U. S. have already closed this year. More are expected to follow. Some bre

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Dec 30 2025LIFESTYLE

A Beloved Eatery's Final Bite

A historic dining spot in Los Angeles County is bidding farewell after a remarkable run of nearly 140 years. The Original Saugus Cafe, a staple in the community, is set to close its doors for good on January 4th at 9 PM. This eatery has quite the legacy. It first opened its doors way back in 1888 a

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Pardon Drama: Trump and Herzog at Odds Over Netanyahu's Fate

A heated debate is unfolding over a potential pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U. S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had assured him a pardon for Netanyahu was in the works. However, Herzog's office swiftly denied this, stating no such

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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Tech: The Next Big Thing After AI?

Quantum technology is finally stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight. While everyone was busy talking about artificial intelligence, quantum tech was quietly making progress. The United Nations even declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This year has

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Pulse Biosciences: A New Approach to Healthcare Innovation

Pulse Biosciences is stepping into the spotlight at a big healthcare event. They're set to showcase their unique technology at the 44th Annual J. P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. This isn't just any tech, though. It's called nPulse™, and it's all about using tiny bursts of electrica

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