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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Autopilot Faces Scrutiny in California

A recent decision by a California judge has put Tesla's marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems under the spotlight. The judge found that Tesla's advertising was misleading and recommended a potential 30-day suspension of Tesla's sales license in the state. The California Dep

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Spark Debate

The U. S. military's recent actions in the Caribbean have sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and experts. The focus is on a September strike that killed two survivors clinging to a damaged boat. Officials like Hegseth and Rubio defended the campaign, calling it a success in stopping drugs from

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

A Bright Mind in Science: Remembering Nuno Loureiro

Nuno Loureiro, a standout figure in the world of physics and fusion science, has passed away at the age of 47. He was more than just a professor at MIT; he was a visionary who pushed the boundaries of plasma science and fusion technology. Loureiro's work was all about making fusion energy a reality

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Senator Kelly Stands Up to Pentagon Probe

Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, recently faced a tough situation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth started an official investigation into Kelly. This all started after Kelly and other former military members made a video. They urged troops to not follow illegal orders. Kelly thinks this i

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Listening to Nature and Babies: How Noise Affects Sound Studies

Studying sounds in nature and from babies is super important. It helps in protecting wildlife and keeping newborns healthy. But, there's a big problem: noise. Background noise can mess up the data. This makes it hard to use this data for real-world problems. Scientists have been working on ways to

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Dec 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Diversity Slip: Who's Behind the Camera?

The latest report from UCLA shows a big drop in diversity in Hollywood. More than 90% of top streaming shows were made by white people. This is a step backward from the progress made after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. White men are still the majority of show creators. They make up 79% of t

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

More Countries Face U. S. Travel Limits

The U. S. government has added 20 more countries to its travel ban list. This means people from these countries will find it harder to visit or move to the U. S. The new rules start on January 1st. Five countries now face a complete ban. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

How Voting Rules Shape Your Friend's Registration Choice

In the U. S. , more people are choosing not to align with a political party. This trend is noticeable in states like Florida and North Carolina, where many voters are unaffiliated. These states also have different rules for primary elections. Florida has closed primaries, meaning only party members

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Dec 17 2025OPINION

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Who Pays the Price?

Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Six Flags Investors: Know Your Rights

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit. This legal action involves investors who bought shares between July 1, 2024, and November 5, 2025. The lawsuit is about the merger with Cedar Fair L. P. Investors have until January 5, 2026, to join as lead plaintiffs. Six Flags runs a

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