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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Portland's Schoolhouse: A Sudden Goodbye

Schoolhouse, a beloved home decor store in Portland, just said goodbye to most of its workers. This news comes after a long time of money troubles at its parent company, Food52. Food52, based in New York, bought Schoolhouse a few years ago for a big sum. But now, things are not looking good. In a q

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Navy's New Small Combat Ships: A Familiar Design Takes the Lead

The U. S. Navy has picked Ingalls Shipbuilding to create and construct new small surface combatant (SSC) ships. These ships will be based on the design of the Legend-class national security cutters, which Ingalls has already built for the U. S. Coast Guard. This decision makes sense because Ingalls

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Judge's Actions Spark Debate on Immigration and Justice

A Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, has been found guilty of obstruction after helping a Mexican immigrant evade arrest by federal agents. This case has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies and the role of judges in the U. S. The trial lasted for six hours, with the jury acquitting Dugan

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Dec 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Actresses Chat About Their Craft and Lives

Six accomplished actresses gathered to discuss their recent film roles and the personal journeys that came with them. Each woman brought a unique perspective, shaped by their experiences both on and off the screen. The conversation began with a focus on the themes present in their films. Motherhood

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Landscape of Drug Discovery: A Look into the Future

In 2006, a young journalist visited Pfizer to discuss the company's research and development (R&D) plans. This was a time when the pharmaceutical industry was facing a significant drop in productivity. During the 1990s, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 311 new medicines. However, in t

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Dec 19 2025CELEBRITIES

Taylor Swift's Heartbreaks and Comebacks

Taylor Swift has been open about her struggles with love and heartbreak. She recently shared her experiences with two past relationships in her Disney+ docuseries. Swift mentioned that she went through two breakups early in her tour, which was tough for her. She said that the tour gave her a reason

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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 2025CRIME

A Former Classmate Accused in MIT Professor's Murder

A man from Portugal is suspected of killing an MIT professor. The suspect and the victim were once classmates. The victim, Nuno Loureiro, was a well-known professor at MIT. He studied physics in Portugal before moving to the U. S. The suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, also studied in Portugal. He came

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Dec 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

iPhone Users Face a Tough Choice: Update or Stay Vulnerable

Apple has rolled out iOS 26. 2 with critical security patches, including fixes for two WebKit bugs that could have been exploited in targeted attacks. Alongside this, iOS 18. 7. 3 was also released to address the same vulnerabilities for users who haven't upgraded to iOS 26. However, there's a catch

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Home Buying Takes a Chilly Turn in November

Buying a home in November was tough. Prices stayed high, mortgage rates didn't budge much, and there were fewer homes on the market. Sales of used homes only went up a tiny bit from October. They were even lower than they were in November last year. About 4. 13 million homes were sold in a year, but

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