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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Silver's Wild Ride: A Rollercoaster of Gains and Losses

Silver has been on quite the journey. It recently hit a new high, crossing $80 an ounce for the first time ever. But then, it took a sudden drop, losing over 3% in a single day. Despite this, it's still up by a whopping 155% since the start of the year. That's a huge jump from just over $20 an ounce

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Brings Chaos to the Midwest and South

A fierce winter storm swept through the Upper Midwest, causing blizzard-like conditions, hazardous travel, and power outages. The storm, which began on Sunday, brought heavy snowfall and strong winds to the northern Plains, making driving nearly impossible in some areas. Forecasters warned of whiteo

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter in Cambodia and Thailand's Border Dispute

In a move to calm tensions, Cambodia and Thailand's foreign ministers met with China's foreign minister in a province near the disputed border. This meeting happened just two days after both countries signed a new ceasefire agreement. The fighting had been going on for weeks, killing over 100 people

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

How Estrogen Plays a Role in Muscle Growth

Muscles get bigger when we exercise, but the science behind it is not as straightforward as it seems. Hormones are key players in this process. For a long time, scientists focused on testosterone in men. But what about estrogen? A new study took a closer look at how estrogen affects muscle growth in

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A Change of Heart: Marjorie Taylor Greene's Shift from Trump Loyalist

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia congresswoman, has recently shared her journey of disillusionment with Donald Trump. She admitted that she was once naive to think Trump genuinely cared about ordinary people. This realization came after a series of disagreements with the former president, culminati

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Vermont's Icy Grip: State Offices Shut Down, Roads a Slippery Mess

Vermont's state offices took a day off on Monday. Why? Ice had turned roads into slippery slides. Workers swapped their offices for home, but not everyone got a break. Police, road crews, and those looking after the vulnerable were still on the job. Roads were a mess. Some interstates and state roa

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stitch: The Unlikely Star Stealing the Show in 2025

In 2025, one character stole the spotlight in a big way. It wasn't a new face, but an old favorite: Stitch, the mischievous alien from Lilo & Stitch. While others in Hollywood were busy with new projects, Stitch was busy breaking records and winning hearts all over again. The live-action remake of

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Dec 29 2025CRIME

Train Tragedy Strikes Southern Mexico

Southern Mexico faced a grim Sunday as a train derailed, taking lives and disrupting a key transport route. The Interoceanic Train, a vital link between the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico, went off track near Nizanda, a small town in Oaxaca. The incident left at least 13 people dead and dozens injured,

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Magic: What's Working and What's Not in 2025

The movie industry is in a bit of a pickle. After a rough few years, 2025 was supposed to be the big comeback for theaters. But guess what? It's not happening. The box office is stuck in the same rut as last year, and it's far from the big numbers everyone hoped for. Before the pandemic, movie theat

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Holiday Snowstorm: A Look at the Numbers

Minnesota faced a serious snowstorm over the weekend. It left a lot of snow and made driving very dangerous. The weather service reported that Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport got 5. 8 inches of snow. Other places like Chanhassen had 5. 6 inches, Brainerd saw 3. 5 inches, and Eau Claire, W

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