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Dec 19 2025WEATHER

Des Moines' Christmas Snow: A Rare Treat

In Des Moines, a white Christmas is not a sure thing. Only about half the time, there's at least an inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. This has been the case since records began in 1939. Recently, it's been even less common, with just three official white Christmases since 2015. But what

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Dec 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fresh Faces Join the Environmental Journal's Advisory Board

The Environment Journal has just welcomed two new experts to its Advisory Board. This group is key to the journal's success. It's made up of industry professionals who share their knowledge and ideas. They help the journal stay relevant and informative. The Advisory Board does more than just give a

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Botswana's Economic Challenge: The Diamond Dilemma

Botswana is facing a tough economic situation. The country's main source of income, diamonds, is not doing well. This has led the government to change its growth expectations for the year. Earlier, they thought the economy would grow by 3. 3%. But now, they expect it to shrink by almost 1%. Diamond

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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 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: What's Really Happening?

In a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently thanked North Korea for their soldiers' efforts in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a grand ceremony to welcome back troops who had been working in the Kursk region of Russ

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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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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Billionaire Told to Keep His Promise

Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, is in hot water. The UK government wants him to keep his word. He promised to give £2. 5 billion to help people affected by the war in Ukraine. This money comes from selling Chelsea Football Club. But the government says he hasn't done it yet. Three years ag

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Shiba Inu Whales Stir Up the Crypto Pot

Big things might be happening with Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB). Whales, which are investors with huge amounts of crypto, are suddenly very active. They are moving a lot of SHIB around. At the same time, a lot of SHIB is being burned, which means it's being taken out of circulation forever. This could m

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

California Puts Tesla's FSD Claims Under the Microscope

Tesla is in hot water in California. The state wants the company to change how it talks about its Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech. If Tesla doesn't shape up in 90 days, it could lose its license to sell cars in California for 30 days. This isn't just about words—it's about what drivers expect from the

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