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Why is the US Funding a Questionable Hepatitis B Vaccine Study in Africa?

December 19, 2025

The US government is planning to spend $1. 6 million on a study in Guinea-Bissau, a country in West Africa where nearly one in five adults has hepatitis B. The study will look at whether giving the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns is safe and effective. But many researchers are calling this study une

politics

Australia's Bold Move to Reduce Gun Violence

December 19, 2025

Australia is taking a big step to reduce gun violence. The government plans to buy back many guns from people. This comes after a recent shooting at a festival in Sydney. The attack killed 15 people and was linked to terrorism. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced this plan. He also said

religion

A Call for Honest Talk About Islam and Terrorism

December 19, 2025

In the wake of recent violent events, like the shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia, a pressing question arises: How should the West address the role of Islam in global terrorism? Actor James Woods recently sparked a heated debate on the social media platform X. He highlighted the targeting of Jews

science

Unlocking Secrets: How Genes and Environment Shape Our Lives

December 19, 2025

A group of scientists from five different countries came together in 2010. They wanted to understand how genes and the environment work together. This group is called the IGEMS consortium. It includes 21 twin studies from Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. The scientists st

crime

Young Lives, Dark Crimes: The Making of 'Torpedo'

December 19, 2025

Denmark is known for its cozy hygge culture, but beneath the surface, a grim reality unfolds. Two Danish filmmakers are teaming up to shine a light on a disturbing trend: gangs exploiting young people as weapons. Frederik Louis Hviid, known for his work on the upcoming heist thriller 'The Quiet Ones

crime

Bondi Beach Unites in Healing After Tragic Hanukkah Attack

December 19, 2025

A sad event happened at Bondi Beach. People came together to remember those who lost their lives. The Jewish community gathered for prayers. Meanwhile, hundreds of surfers and swimmers paddled out into the water. They wanted to show their support and honor the victims. The attack took place on Sund

health

Cheese and Your Brain: A Surprising Link

December 18, 2025

A recent study suggests that eating more than 50 grams of high-fat cheese daily might lower the chances of developing dementia. This study, which tracked over 27, 000 adults in Sweden for about 25 years, found that people who ate this amount of cheese had a 13 percent lower risk of dementia compared

sports

Snicko: The Tech That's Got Everyone Talking

December 18, 2025

Cricket's latest tech drama is all about Snicko. It's supposed to help umpires make better calls, but lately, it's been causing more trouble than it's worth. Snicko uses high-speed cameras and microphones to spot tiny edges when the ball hits the bat. Sounds simple, right? Well, not quite. Differen

politics

Australia's Struggle to Define Unethical in Government Contracts

December 18, 2025

Australia is facing a challenge. It wants to stop companies with bad behavior from working with the government. But what exactly is "bad behavior"? That's the big question. A recent proposal wants to ban companies that act unethically. But what does "unethical" mean? The finance department thinks t

crime

The Cold Case of Sweden's Beloved Leader

December 18, 2025

Sweden's long-standing mystery of who killed its Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986 remains just that - a mystery. A recent review by a top prosecutor has concluded that there isn't enough proof to pin the crime on the main suspect, a graphic designer named Stig Engstrom, who passed away in 2000. Pa