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Dec 19 2025CELEBRITIES

The Fame Game: When Stars Lose Their Shine

People love to watch celebrities. Actors, singers, and athletes are everywhere on TV and social media. We follow their lives closely, like fans at a concert. But the truth is, we're more like addicts than fans. We eat up every detail of their lives, good or bad, and move on quickly. Celebrities als

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Dec 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Shine Bright at First-Ever TikTok Awards

The U. S. TikTok Awards made their debut in a big way, and the red carpet was packed with famous faces. Held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on December 18, this new event celebrated the best of TikTok in 2025. Categories like Creator of the Year and Breakthrough Artist of the Year were up

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Big Move: Japan's MUFG Invests Big in India's Shriram Finance

Japan's financial giant MUFG is making a bold play in India. They're buying a 20% piece of Shriram Finance for a whopping $4. 4 billion. This isn't just any deal—it's the biggest cross-border investment in India's financial scene yet. Why India? Well, Japan's banks have been looking abroad for grow

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Crypto and Traditional Finance: A New Partnership

The financial world is changing fast. Crypto is not just a trend anymore. It is becoming a big part of how money moves and how institutions work. This change is not just about new technology. It is also about rules and trust. For a long time, fintech was about making banking look better on phones.

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Dec 19 2025EDUCATION

San Diego's Math Problem: Time to Face the Numbers

San Diego Unified School District has a math problem. It's not new, but it's getting worse. A recent report from UCSD showed that 1 in 12 admitted students needed remedial math courses. That's a huge jump from 2020 to 2025. The report suggests that high school grades might be too high, especially af

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Is MCE Really a Better Deal for Contra Costa County?

MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu

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Dec 19 2025CRIME

A Family Tragedy in Arkansas: Questions and Suspicions

In a quiet town in Arkansas, a heartbreaking discovery was made. A mother and her twin children were found dead in their home. This happened just one day after the mother's divorce was finalized. The police are still figuring out what happened. The mother, Charity Beallis, had been going through a

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Dec 19 2025CELEBRITIES

The Tale of Two Fighters: Ilia and Giorgina's Split

Ilia Topuria's decision to sit out the first quarter of 2026 was the first hint that something was off in his personal life. Fans soon found out that he and his partner, Giorgina Uzcategui Badell, were going through a tough time. The breakup timeline has recently come to light, shedding some light o

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Russians' Big Questions for Putin: War and Money Matters

Russians are getting ready for their president's yearly live Q&A. A recent survey shows that people are most worried about two big things: the ongoing war and the struggling economy. The survey, done by the independent Levada Center, asked over 1, 600 Russians what they wanted to ask Putin. A lot o

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Putin's Unwavering Stance: Diplomacy or Force for Ukraine

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, recently made it clear that his country's objectives in Ukraine remain steadfast. He emphasized that these goals will be realized, either through talks or by pushing forward militarily if discussions don't yield results. Speaking at a gathering of Russia's Defense Mi

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