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Congress Plays Political Ping-Pong with Health Care Subsidies

December 5, 2025

It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs

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GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

December 5, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

health

Hepatitis B Vaccine Debate: Science or Politics?

December 5, 2025

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel faced a chaotic meeting, delaying a vote on hepatitis B vaccines. The panel, recently reshuffled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is now filled with members who often question vaccines. The delay happened because of confusion over the voting language, push

business

Ulta Beauty's Big Third Quarter: What's Driving the Growth?

December 5, 2025

Ulta Beauty has seen a big jump in sales for the third quarter of 2025. The company now expects to make about $12. 3 billion for the year. This is more than they thought they would make earlier. They also think they will make more money per share than they first expected. The company's stock went u

crypto

Bitcoin: Is It Heading for a Rough Patch?

December 5, 2025

Bitcoin has been bouncing back from recent lows, but it's still in a shaky spot. The demand is weak, and there's a lot of stress in the market. This situation reminds some experts of early 2022, which wasn't a great time for Bitcoin. Right now, Bitcoin is holding above the True Market Mean, which i

finance

Revolution Medicines: A Rising Star in Cancer Research

December 5, 2025

Revolution Medicines (RVMD) has been making waves in the stock market, reaching new heights. The company is valued at $15 billion and is focused on developing treatments for cancers caused by mutations in RAS proteins. This is a big deal because these types of cancers are tough to treat. The stock

politics

Europe's Military Mobility Challenge: Time is of the Essence

December 5, 2025

Europe is finally stepping up its defense game, but there's a big hurdle to overcome: getting military gear where it needs to go, fast. While many NATO members are boosting their defense budgets, the real test is mobility. Imagine trying to move troops and equipment across Europe quickly—it's not as

finance

Kenya and the US Make a Big Deal to Fight Hunger

December 5, 2025

Kenya and the United States have just made a big deal. They are going to swap a huge amount of money to help Kenya with its food problems. This is not just any deal. It is a $1 billion swap. That is a lot of money! Kenya has a lot of debt. It is struggling to pay it all back. This deal will help Ke

finance

Mid-Sized Businesses Get a Financial Boost from AI Startup Flex

December 5, 2025

Flex, an AI-driven financial services company, just secured $60 million in funding. This cash injection comes from a Series B round led by Portage Ventures. Now valued at about $500 million, Flex has raised a total of $105 million to date. So, who is Flex targeting? They're focusing on mid-sized bu

sports

College Sports Regulation Bill Hits Roadblock in Congress

December 5, 2025

A bill aiming to regulate college sports, backed by big names like the NCAA, the U. S. Olympic organization, and the White House, has hit a snag in Congress. The SCORE Act, which was supposed to be a big deal, is now stuck because some lawmakers have concerns. They think it gives too much power to t