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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Ford's Big Shift: From EVs to Hybrids and Energy Storage

Ford has decided to change its plans for electric vehicles (EVs). The company is now focusing more on hybrids and energy storage. This change comes after Ford faced big losses in its EV business. The company's EV division, Ford Model e, lost over $12 billion in the last two years. EV sales also drop

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Ford's Electric Dreams Take a Backseat

Ford has decided to slow down its electric vehicle (EV) plans. The company is facing big losses and not enough people are buying EVs. So, Ford is changing its strategy. It will stop making the electric F-150 Lightning truck. Instead, it will make a version with a longer range that uses both electric

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Dec 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Wild Ride: Austin Butler's Caught Stealing on Netflix

Austin Butler's latest film, "Caught Stealing, " is a wild ride that's worth checking out on Netflix. The movie follows Hank Thompson, a guy who gets caught up in a criminal mess after babysitting his neighbor's cat. It's not your typical heist movie, but it's packed with action and a star-studded c

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Tech and Jobs: What's Cooking in the U. S. ?

The U. S. is making big moves to boost its tech scene. The government is planning to hire 1, 000 specialists for a new "Tech Force" to work on AI and finance projects. This is a big deal because the U. S. has been falling behind in tech and shipbuilding since World War II. But now, companies from ot

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Dec 16 2025SPORTS

Kansas Jayhawks Climb the Rankings After Hard-Earned Win

The Kansas Jayhawks are making waves in the college basketball scene. They just moved up two spots in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, now sitting at No. 17. This is their highest ranking so far this season. They earned this spot after a tough win against North Carolina State, which went into over

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

TikTok Shop Shakes Up Teams for Better AI and Sales

TikTok Shop is making big changes to its teams. This is after a successful Black Friday week. The company is reorganizing its global e-commerce product and data science teams. The goal is to work better together and improve how things run. A leader named Zhou Sheng is stepping aside. He helped buil

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Path to Justice: A Global Effort to Address War Damages

In a significant move, European leaders, including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, gathered in The Hague to establish an International Claims Commission. This commission aims to address the extensive damages inflicted by Russian attacks and alleged war crimes. The event, co-hosted by the Ne

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Ford's Big Bet on Gas: A Shift in the Auto Industry

Ford is making a major change in its plans. The company will stop making some electric vehicles (EVs). This includes the electric version of the F-150 Lightning. Instead, Ford will focus more on gas-powered and hybrid cars. They will also hire more workers, even though some jobs will be lost at a ba

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

A Judge's Stand: Helping an Undocumented Man Avoid ICE

A Wisconsin judge is about to face a federal trial. Her crime? Helping an undocumented man avoid arrest by immigration authorities. This is a big deal. It's not every day a judge is accused of something like this. The judge, Hannah Dugan, is from Milwaukee County. She's been charged with two seriou

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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech's Big Problem: Too Much Money, Not Enough People

Companies are spending a lot on tech but not enough on people. This is a big mistake. They focus on the tools, like models, chips, and software, but forget about the people who use them. It's like trying to make paella but only using cilantro. The culture, workflow, and training are just as importan

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