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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

How Weather, Lockdowns, and Holidays Affect Hospital Visits

A study looked at how weather, lockdowns, and holidays changed the number of people going to a big hospital in the UK for emergencies, especially those related to cancer. Over seven and a half years, researchers found some interesting patterns. First, bad weather like storms and heavy rain made few

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Russia's Economy: Can Sanctions Really Change Putin's Mind?

Russia's economy is facing tough times. Inflation is high, the budget deficit is growing, and oil and gas revenues are dropping. But don't expect Putin to stop the war in Ukraine anytime soon. Experts say Russia can keep fighting for years, even with Western sanctions. The Kremlin is managing the e

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Dec 20 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Groups Join Forces Across the Pond

Crypto advocacy groups are teaming up to tackle policy challenges on both sides of the Atlantic. The Digital Chamber, a leading U. S. crypto lobbying group, has welcomed CryptoUK under its umbrella. This move aims to streamline efforts as both countries work on shaping digital asset policies. The D

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Financial Lifeline: EU Steps Up with a Massive Loan

Ukraine is getting a big financial boost from the European Union (EU). The EU has decided to lend Ukraine 90 billion euros over the next two years. This money is crucial for Ukraine, which has been struggling financially since the Russian invasion in 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is h

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Putin's Press Conference: A Mix of Big Talk and Small Talk

Putin's yearly press conference is a strange mix of big global talks and small local questions. This year, it happened right after Europe gave Ukraine a huge $105 billion loan. This money helps Ukraine keep fighting, but it also made Putin mad. He talked about Russia's wins in the war, but he also s

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Czech Ammo Plan for Ukraine: What's Next?

The Czech Republic's plan to supply Ukraine with artillery shells is in a bit of a limbo. The new government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis, has been talking about cutting back on military aid. This has raised questions about the future of the Czech-led ammunition scheme. Before becoming prime

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Dec 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ma Dong-seok: From Screens to Games, A Star on the Rise

Ma Dong-seok is making waves beyond acting. He's stepping into the world of video games. The news broke at The Game Awards 2025. He'll star in "GANG OF DRAGON, " a new action-adventure game. The game is set in Tokyo's Kabukicho district. Ma will play Shin Ji-seong, a big shot in a Korean mafia group

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Secures Big Money Boost from Europe

Ukraine just got a huge financial break. European leaders came through with a massive $105 billion loan. This cash will help Ukraine keep things running and fight back against Russia for the next two years. The money comes just in time. Without it, Ukraine would have had to cut back on making drone

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Hits Back: Striking Russian Tankers and Seeking Peace

In a bold move, Ukraine has taken its fight against Russia to the Mediterranean Sea. The country's intelligence agency, the SBU, claims to have struck a Russian oil tanker, part of what's known as the "shadow fleet. " This fleet is accused of helping Russia dodge sanctions and fund its war efforts.

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

A Suspect's Fate and Global Reactions: Unpacking Recent Events

A man, once a student at Brown University, ended his life in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old from Portugal, is suspected of killing two people and injuring nine others at Brown. He also allegedly shot and killed an MIT professor, Nuno FG Loureiro, days later. Au

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