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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Taiwan Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Rising Tensions

The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma

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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Jyong Biotech: Navigating Market Swings and Future Plans

Jyong Biotech, a biotech company based in Taiwan, has noticed some unusual activity in its stock price and trading volume. This comes just after a lock-up period ended this month. The company is in talks with some investment funds about buying shares, but they say they're not hiding any big news tha

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Dec 20 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Secrets: How Tiny Insects Fight Poisons

Scientists are diving deep into the world of a small moth, Trichoplusia ni. They are looking at its genes to see how it fights off poisons. This moth is known for its ability to survive in tough conditions. The focus is on a group of genes called cytochrome P450. These genes help the moth break down

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Dec 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

U. S. Faces Hurdles in Getting Top-Tier Chips Despite TSMC's Big Investments

TSMC, a major player in the chip industry, has been putting a lot of money into the U. S. to build a strong supply chain. However, there's a catch: Taiwan's laws are holding back the production of the most advanced chips in America. Taiwanese lawmakers and experts are worried. They think that if TS

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Dec 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Love Island: Could the Reality Show Hit the Big Screen?

Love Island has become quite the sensation in the world of reality TV. Now, there's buzz about it making a leap to the big screen. ITV America is exploring this idea, seeing it as a way to capitalize on the show's popularity. David George, the CEO of ITV America, has been chatting about this possib

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

How Spanish TV News Viewers See War

War images on TV can be tough to watch. They show us the worst parts of conflict. A recent study looked at how people in Spain react to these images on the news. The study used eye-tracking tech to see where people looked and for how long. Participants were shown still images from Spanish TV news.

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Putin Backs Trump's Legal Move Against BBC

In a surprising show of support, Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed U. S. President Donald Trump's decision to take legal action against the BBC. This came up during Putin's yearly press conference, where he shared his thoughts on the matter. Trump is seeking at least $10 billion in damages

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Dec 20 2025FINANCE

Russia's Rate Cut: A Step Towards Economic Balance

In a move to stabilize the economy, Russia's central bank lowered its key interest rate to 16%. This decision came as inflation is easing, but the economy is still struggling to grow, partly due to the ongoing military actions in Ukraine. The central bank's announcement coincided with President Vla

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

A Week of Shocking Events and Big Announcements

A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at

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Dec 20 2025CRYPTO

XRP ETFs Hit Big While Bitcoin and Ethereum Lag

XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U. S. have hit a major milestone, crossing $1 billion in assets. This happened because investors have been putting money into these funds every trading day since they started in mid-November. Unlike bitcoin and ethereum ETFs, which have seen some days with mon

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