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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

A New Mayor Takes Charge: What's Next for New York?

Zohran Mamdani's journey from an unknown candidate to New York's next mayor is quite a story. Just a year ago, he was trying to get noticed by taking a dip in freezing Coney Island waters. Now, he's set to make history as the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, as well as the youngest in over

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Iran's Economic Crisis Sparks Widespread Unrest

Iran is facing a serious economic crisis. The value of the Iranian rial has dropped sharply. One US dollar is now worth 1. 45 million rials, compared to 820, 000 rials a year ago. This means the average Iranian worker's monthly wage is worth just over $100. Basic food and supplies are eating up enti

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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Lakers' Struggle: A Look at the Pistons' Physical Play and Officials' Calls

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough night against the Detroit Pistons, ending in a 128-106 loss. Coach JJ Redick pointed out that the referees' decisions played a role in the game's outcome. He mentioned that the team felt frustrated due to turnovers and perceived fouls that weren't called. Redick

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Fight Cancer with Tiny Tech and Sound Waves

Cancer is tough to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, a team came up with a clever idea. They made tiny particles that can help the body's own immune system attack cancer cells. These particles are special because they use sound waves to do their job. Normal

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

US Markets: A Year of Big Wins and Big Swings

The US stock market is on track to finish a remarkable three-year streak. The S&P 500 is up 17% this year, adding to gains of 23% in 2024 and 24% in 2023. This rare feat has only happened five times since the 1940s. What drove these gains? Strong company earnings, excitement about AI, and hopes for

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

The Mystery of MH370: A New Search Begins

The story of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history. Over ten years ago, this plane vanished without a trace, leaving behind no clear answers. The latest news is that a new search has started, which has brought back some hope that the plane might finally be

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Stargazing Delights: What to Expect in the Night Sky in 2026

In 2026, the night sky will be full of exciting events for those who love to watch the stars. The year starts with a supermoon in January, which is a full moon that looks bigger and brighter because it is closer to Earth. This supermoon might make it hard to see the Quadrantid meteor shower, which p

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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Ohio State and Miami: A Clash of Titans in the Cotton Bowl

Ohio State and Miami are set to face off in the Cotton Bowl, a game that could very well decide who makes it to the national championship. The winner of this matchup will advance to the Fiesta Bowl, where they'll face either Georgia or Ole Miss. If they can pull off another win there, they'll be one

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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Final Showdown: Who Will Grab the Last NFL Playoff Spots?

The NFL season is down to its last week, and the excitement is at its peak. Only one team, the Green Bay Packers, has secured their spot as the seventh seed. The rest are in a tight race, with everything to play for in Week 18. In the AFC, the Steelers and Ravens are set to face off in a thrilling

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Makes Bold Move for Peace Talks

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's leader, has an idea. He thinks Donald Trump, the former U. S. President, should visit Ukraine. Why? To help end the war with Russia. Zelenskyy shared this thought in a chat with reporters. He believes Trump's visit could show that a ceasefire is possible. Trump has be

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