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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

White House Displays Controversial Plaques

The White House has added new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are placed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame, " a recent addition to the White House colonnade. The plaque under Biden's portrait calls him "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is

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Dec 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars to Stream on YouTube Starting 2029

The Oscars are making a big move. Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards will leave traditional TV and go live on YouTube. This change means YouTube will show the Oscars, red carpet events, and even the nominations. The deal lasts until 2033. ABC has been the home of the Oscars for a long time. But n

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

What Do Swedes Really Think About Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants?

Swedes have mixed feelings about the idea of receiving organs from pigs. This is not just a simple yes or no question. It's complicated. A recent online survey tried to understand these feelings better. First, let's talk about what xenotransplantation is. It's the process of transplanting organs fr

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Big Money Moving: Angola's Railway Gets a Major Upgrade

Angola is getting a serious boost in transportation with a huge loan deal. A group of companies and the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation just signed a $553 million loan to fix up a big railway line. This isn't just any railway—it's part of the Lobito Corridor, a super important ro

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Tech's Growing Grip: A Look at Digital Control

Around the world, technology is tightening its hold on our lives. Cameras scan faces, phones track movements, and social media posts are monitored. It's like living in a world where privacy is a thing of the past. The rise of AI is making it easier for authorities to watch and control us. Here are s

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Old Tech, New Tricks: How Coax Cables Are Getting a Video Upgrade

Two big tech companies have teamed up to make old TV tech work with new video systems. VITEC, known for its IPTV and digital signage, and Actelis Networks, famous for its secure and quick networking solutions, have joined forces. Their goal? To let places with old TV cables (RF coaxial) use modern I

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Dec 18 2025LIFESTYLE

Young Entrepreneur Finds Success with Pickleball Paddles

Eleora Liang is a 13-year-old homeschooled student from Singapore who has turned her love for pickleball into a thriving business. She runs A Little Ripple, an online store that sells pickleball paddles. Eleora's journey began when she was just 10 years old, selling stationery and small gifts. Howev

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Cocoa Prices Drop as West Africa Sees Good Weather

Cocoa prices took a dip recently. Why? Good weather in West Africa is making cocoa trees happy. Farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana say the mix of rain and sun is just right. This means more cocoa pods, which means more supply. More supply usually means lower prices. But wait, there's more to this sto

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech Tackles Traffic Trouble

Cities are getting bigger, and so is the traffic mess. Predicting how traffic moves is tricky because it changes all the time. Weather, events, and other stuff make it even harder. But now, there's a new tool called STAC-Net that might help. STAC-Net is like a smart brain for traffic. It uses fancy

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