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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Tensions Flare as Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread in Lebanon

In a troubling turn of events, violence has once again erupted in southern Lebanon, despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Yater, resulting in one fatality and one injury, according to reports from Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes hit a vehicle and a mot

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Dec 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Washington's Flood Woes: When Politics Threaten Preparedness

Washington state is no stranger to floods, but recent storms have shown just how vulnerable communities can be when vital projects are put on hold. The state had secured millions in federal grants to protect homes and move people away from flood-prone areas. However, the Trump administration's attem

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Dec 21 2025OPINION

A System Failing Our Most Vulnerable

In Massachusetts, a troubling pattern is emerging. Children involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) are dying, and the system seems to be failing them. A'Zella Ortiz is the latest victim in a string of tragedies that have shaken the state. Her death, like others, raises serious q

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Dec 21 2025WEATHER

Southern California Braces for a Wet and Windy Christmas

Southern California is in for a stormy Christmas week. A powerful weather system, known as the Pineapple Express, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. This could lead to mudslides, fallen trees, and flooding in homes and on freeways. The worst of the storm is expected from Tuesday to T

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Dec 21 2025POLITICS

Powerful Men and Jeffrey Epstein: What Did They Know?

Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, had a wide circle of influential friends. Recent photos show him with well-known figures like Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Donald Trump. These images raise serious questions about what these men knew and when they knew it. One photo shows a woman's leg on

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Dec 21 2025CRYPTO

Lawmakers Aim to Simplify Crypto Tax Rules

In a move to bring clarity to the often confusing world of cryptocurrency taxes, two lawmakers from different parties are teaming up to create a new tax framework. This isn't just about any old crypto rules, but specifically about stablecoins and the rewards people earn for verifying transactions on

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Dec 21 2025POLITICS

Lebanon's Big Step: Disarming Hezbollah Near the Border

Lebanon is making progress in taking weapons away from Hezbollah near the Litani River. This is a big deal because it's part of a deal with Israel to stop fighting. The prime minister, Nawaf Salam, said they're almost done with the first part of this plan. The Lebanese army is in charge of this job

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Dec 20 2025SCIENCE

A New Era in Space Travel: The First Wheelchair User Soars Beyond Earth

Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German engineer, made history by becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán Line, the boundary marking the edge of outer space. This groundbreaking journey took place aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule, launching from Texas on a Saturday morning. Th

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

The Big Fight Over Trump's H-1B Visa Fee

A recent court hearing has put the spotlight on a new $100, 000 fee for H-1B visas. This fee, introduced by former President Donald Trump, has sparked a legal battle. The U. S. Chamber of Commerce and a group of universities are challenging it. They argue that the fee is not within the president's p

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Dec 19 2025CRIME

A Former Classmate Accused in MIT Professor's Murder

A man from Portugal is suspected of killing an MIT professor. The suspect and the victim were once classmates. The victim, Nuno Loureiro, was a well-known professor at MIT. He studied physics in Portugal before moving to the U. S. The suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, also studied in Portugal. He came

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