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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Clash Over How to Tackle Crime and Immigration

In Washington, two different plans are being put forward to deal with crime and immigration. One plan, from a Republican, wants to give local police more money and tools to fight drug cartels. The other, from a Democrat, wants to limit how local police can work with federal immigration officers. Th

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Tobacco's Global Grip: How Rules Are Trying to Catch Up

Tobacco is still a big problem around the world. It causes a lot of sickness and death. The World Health Organisation has rules to control it. These rules are called Articles 9 and 10. They focus on what's inside tobacco products and what they release. But putting these rules into action is hard. T

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Dec 19 2025LIFESTYLE

Sports Chat Builds Bonds at Wyomissing Retirement Home

A casual chat about Penn State football sparked something special at Highlands at Wyomissing Retirement Community. What started as a small group of friends talking sports has grown into a lively weekly gathering of nearly 30 members. They meet every Monday morning to discuss local, college, and prof

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Dec 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Glyphosate Helps Farmers Cut Carbon Emissions

Glyphosate is a big deal in farming. It's used on a massive scale. Every year, farmers spread about 749. 27 million kg of it across 646. 11 million hectares of land. But glyphosate isn't just about keeping weeds away. It plays a big role in how farmers manage their fields. Farmers who use glyphosat

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

EU's Monthly Check-Up: What's New in December?

The EU's monthly snapshot of key trends is out, giving a peek into the economy, jobs, and more. This isn't just any report; it's a quick, easy-to-digest look at what's been happening across the EU and a few neighboring countries. The economy is doing okay, not great, not terrible. It's growing, but

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Dec 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Soil's Surprise: How Wastewater Leftovers Move and Build Up in the Ground

Soil is not just dirt. It's a living, breathing thing. And it can be tricky. People often think that soil full of organic matter is like a sponge. It soaks up bad stuff from wastewater and keeps it there. But what if it doesn't work that way? Scientists wanted to test this idea. They made little gr

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Dec 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Michigan's Move: New Laws to Control Data Center Growth

Michigan is taking steps to manage the rapid expansion of data centers. Three new bills aim to control water use, transparency, and costs linked to these large facilities. The legislation comes as more people in Michigan express worries about the impact of data centers on their communities. The bil

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Dec 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Shark-Themed Hangout Coming to Atlantic City

In Atlantic City, something exciting is brewing. Ocean Casino Resort is planning to open a new spot called Ocean’s 18 Mini Golf & Bar in early 2026. This isn't just any mini-golf place. It's a high-tech, two-story venue with a cool twist. The venue will take up 8, 000 square feet on the casino floo

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Powering Up: Data Centers Get Direct Energy Access

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given the green light for tech giants to tap directly into power plants to fuel their massive data centers. This move, aimed at boosting the U. S. 's lead in artificial intelligence and manufacturing, comes as the mid-Atlantic region braces for pot

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

California's Tax Net Casts Wider Than Expected

California's tax authorities have expanded their reach, catching a Delaware-based LLC in their net. The company, Diet Standards LLC, uses Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. They store inventory in Amazon's California warehouses. From there, Amazon ships orders to customers. The California

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