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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

France's New Aircraft Carrier: A Big Step for the Navy

France is making a big move in military tech. They are building a new aircraft carrier called PA-Ng. This will replace their current one, the Charles de Gaulle, starting in 2038. President Macron made this big announcement while talking to French troops in Abu Dhabi. He thanked everyone involved in

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

France's Big Plan for a New Super Ship

France is making a big move. They want to build a new, huge aircraft carrier. This isn't just any ship. It's part of a plan to make France stronger on the seas. The new carrier will replace the old one, the Charles de Gaulle, which will retire by 2038. This new ship is called the PANG. It stands fo

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Dec 21 2025WEATHER

Southern California Braces for a Wet and Windy Christmas

Southern California is in for a stormy Christmas week. A powerful weather system, known as the Pineapple Express, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. This could lead to mudslides, fallen trees, and flooding in homes and on freeways. The worst of the storm is expected from Tuesday to T

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Dec 21 2025SPORTS

Southern's New Offensive Coordinator: A Fresh Start with Ken Merchant

Southern University is making waves with a new addition to their coaching staff. Marshall Faulk, the head coach, is bringing in Ken Merchant to lead the offense. This move comes after a recent board meeting where Faulk mentioned Kyle Caskey from UL would be the offensive coordinator. But plans chang

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

France's Role in Foiling Benin's Coup Attempt

France has been quietly backing Benin's government in the wake of a recent coup attempt. This support included sharing intelligence and providing logistical help. The French government also worked closely with Nigeria, which sent military aid to Benin at the request of Benin's President Patrice Talo

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

Hollywood's Big Shift: What Netflix's Deal Means for Movies

France's top cinema official, Gaëtan Bruel, isn't happy about Netflix's big move to buy Warner Bros Discovery. He shared his thoughts at the Red Sea Film Festival. Bruel worries this deal could hurt movie theaters. He thinks Netflix might show fewer movies in theaters. This has been a problem before

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

France's Aging Challenge: A Financial Wake-Up Call

France is in for a rough ride. The country's population is getting older fast. By 2070, nearly one in three people will be over 65. Meanwhile, the number of working-age people will drop by more than 3 million. This shift is a big deal for France's finances. Right now, healthcare, pensions, and cari

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Dec 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Southern Asia's Stormy Struggle: Understanding the Recent Floods

Southern Asia is grappling with severe floods that have taken a heavy toll. Over 1, 200 lives have been lost, and many more are still unaccounted for. Millions have been forced from their homes, struggling to cope with the aftermath. The hardest-hit countries are Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lan

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Nov 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech-Savvy Farming: How Data is Making Beef Tastier

Southern University is using technology to raise healthier and tastier beef. This isn't just about cows; it's about using data to improve food quality. Researchers are using a special pill with sensors to monitor the health of calves. This pill tracks important details like heart rate, temperature,

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