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Nov 28 2025HEALTH

How Robots, Smart Bosses, and Green Hospitals Mix

In the world of healthcare, things are getting high-tech. Robots are becoming more common. But how do these machines fit into the bigger picture? A recent study looked at this. It focused on how leaders can make sure robots help hospitals be more eco-friendly. The study looked at three big things: robots, leaders, and green hospitals. It found that leaders play a ke...

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Nov 28 2025WEATHER

Post-Thanksgiving Travelers Face Winter Weather Challenges

Travelers heading out after Thanksgiving might want to bundle up and be cautious. A mix of snow, rain, and cold temperatures is expected to make journeys tricky across the northern United States. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings from Montana all the way to New York. This means that areas like Iowa and Illinois are in for a significant sn...

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Nov 28 2025WEATHER

Michigan's Snowy Surprise: A Winter Wonderland or a Frozen Fiasco?

Michigan is no stranger to snow, but this week's winter storm has been a real doozy. The western Upper Peninsula (UP) got hit the hardest, with some areas seeing over two and a half feet of the white stuff. Hurley, for instance, saw a whopping 31. 3 inches of snow by November 27. But it's not just the UP that's feeling the chill. Northern Michigan also got a good dum...

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Nov 28 2025CRIME

Hong Kong's Deadly Blaze: What Went Wrong?

Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district in the northern part of the city. The complex, home to over 4, 600 peo...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Power Out in Kurdistan After Gas Field Hit

A sudden rocket strike on a major gas field in northern Iraq has left most of the Kurdistan region in the dark. The attack on the Khor Mor gas field happened just after midnight, adding to a series of recent strikes on Kurdish-run energy sites. This isn't the first time such an incident has occurred. Over the past few months, drones and rockets have repeatedly targe...

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Will Middle-Class Donors Step Up to Fill the Giving Gap?

New tax laws might change how Americans give to charity. The changes could make the wealthy give less and encourage middle-class folks to give more. But will it work? The tax bill passed in July has some big changes. It lowers the tax benefit for top earners from 37% to 35%. This could mean $4. 1 billion to $6. 1 billion less in donations each year. The bill also li...

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Nov 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

When the Rain Didn't Stop: Malaysia's Flood Story

Malaysia's northern state of Perlis faced a tough time last week. Heavy rains turned the area into a giant water park, but not the fun kind. Roads became rivers, and homes turned into swimming pools. Over 7, 000 people had to leave their homes because of the floods. That's a lot of people needing a place to stay! Gon Qasim, a 73-year-old woman, and her husband were ...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Turkey's Reaction to Lebanon-Cyprus Sea Deal: What's the Big Deal?

Turkey has a problem with a new sea border agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus. They say it ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots. This deal is about exploring gas fields and working together on energy in the Mediterranean. But Turkey isn't happy. They don't recognize the Greek Cypriot government and back the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus instead. Turkey's D...

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Nov 27 2025BUSINESS

Europe's Battery Boost: A Chinese Connection

Europe is leaning heavily on China for its green energy plans. A big step in this direction is a new battery factory in Spain. This factory is a joint project between Stellantis, a major car maker, and CATL, a Chinese company. The project is worth over 4 billion euros. The factory is being built in northern Spain. It's a huge investment. But it also shows how Europe...

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Nov 27 2025WEATHER

New Jersey Braces for a Chilly Thanksgiving and Busy Black Friday

New Jersey is in for a weather rollercoaster. A cold front is on its way, bringing rain, dropping temperatures, and strong winds. This front will move through the state between 7 p. m. and midnight on Wednesday. Rain showers will be quick but heavy, followed by a sharp drop in temperature and gusty winds. By Thursday morning, temperatures will have fallen from the 6...

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