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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Congress Shake-Up: Who's Leaving and Why?

A significant number of lawmakers are saying goodbye to Congress after the 2026 midterms. As of mid-December 2025, 54 representatives and senators have decided not to return. This includes both retirements and those seeking different political roles. Some big names are stepping down, like Californi

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

Stocks on the Move: A Midday Market Roundup

The stock market was buzzing with activity at midday, with several companies seeing significant shifts in their share prices. Texas Pacific Land caught the eye of investors, with its shares climbing 8% after teaming up with Bolt Data & Energy. This collaboration aims to build large-scale data center

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

Tech Stocks Take a Tumble: AI Boom Faces Reality Check

Tech stocks in the US took a hit recently, with Oracle leading the drop. The company's shares fell sharply after its main financial backer, Blue Owl Capital, backed out of a major data center project in Michigan. This news sparked worries among investors about the huge amounts of money AI companies

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

Is the Stock Market Feeling Festive?

The stock market might not be in the holiday spirit this year. The S&P 500, a key indicator of market performance, is having a tough time staying above its 50-day moving average. This average is a line that shows the average price of the index over the last 50 trading days. It closed at 6, 800 on Tu

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Dec 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Massive Powerball Prize: A Closer Look at the Odds and Choices

The Powerball jackpot has reached an astonishing $1. 25 billion, with a cash value of $572. 1 million. This massive prize is the sixth largest in the game's history. The largest Powerball prize ever was a whopping $2. 04 billion, won on November 7, 2022. The jackpot has been growing steadily since

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

How Cheese Pulls Are Saving Old-School Restaurants

Chain restaurants have been around for ages, and they're not going anywhere soon. They're cheap, familiar, and comforting, which is why they're everywhere. But times are tough, and people are eating out less. So, how do these places stay alive? One answer: cheese pulls. Cheese pulls are all over so

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Dec 17 2025CRIME

A Regular Guy Turns Hero at Bondi Beach

Ahmed Al Ahmed, a regular guy from Sydney, did something extraordinary. He tackled a gunman at Bondi Beach, stopping a massacre. He was just having coffee with a friend when two shooters started targeting people during a Hanukkah celebration. Without thinking about his own safety, Ahmed rushed towar

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Economy Shows Mixed Signals in Recent Data

The U. S. economy is sending mixed signals, according to recent data. The government has finally released some delayed reports, and they show a few worrying trends. For example, the unemployment rate has gone up to its highest point in four years. Also, retail sales didn't grow at all at the start o

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Abramovich's Billion-Dollar Standoff: Who Gets the Money?

A big fight is happening over a huge pile of money. The UK government wants to help Ukraine, but a Russian billionaire has other ideas. Roman Abramovich, the guy who used to own Chelsea Football Club, promised to give £2. 5 billion to victims of the war in Ukraine. But now, the money is stuck in a b

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Migraine Fighters: How New Drugs Are Changing the Game

Migraine sufferers have a new ally in their fight against debilitating headaches. Anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies are becoming a go-to choice for preventing migraines. These drugs work by targeting a specific pathway in the body involved in migraine attacks. But how well do patients stick with these

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