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Colbert's Late Show: A Shocking Exit and Industry Shake-Up

December 23, 2025

Stephen Colbert, once the star of CBS' "The Late Show, " is stepping down. CBS announced the cancellation of his show in July, with the final episode set for May 2026. This decision stirred up a lot of talk, especially because it came right after Colbert criticized CBS's parent company, Paramount Gl

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Hot Coffee and Fists: Two Viral Clashes That Shook Communities

December 23, 2025

In 2025, two incidents went viral, sparking debates about public behavior and safety. First, a woman in Michigan made headlines after throwing hot coffee at a McDonald's employee. The employee had explained that the woman's breakfast order was canceled because the restaurant's breakfast service had

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Who Will Feel the Pinch When Health Insurance Subsidies End?

December 23, 2025

In the world of health insurance, a big change is coming. The extra help that many people get to pay for their health plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to disappear. This is not good news for millions of Americans. The end of these extra subsidies, or premium tax credits, will hi

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The Shifting Tides of Political Allegiance

December 23, 2025

Political landscapes are never static, and recent events have shown just how quickly loyalties can change. A former Trump supporter, Salman Fiqy, made waves when he publicly denounced the president's remarks about Somali immigrants, calling them \""racist\"" and \""dehumanizing. \"" This shift in st

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Naples' Unique Christmas Twist: Trump Joins the Nativity Scene

December 23, 2025

In Naples, Italy, Christmas traditions take a quirky turn. Artisans craft detailed nativity scenes, known as presepi, for generations. These scenes often feature miniatures of famous figures. In the past, people loved statues of soccer star Diego Maradona and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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Biggest Ever Arms Deal: US Boosts Taiwan's Defense

December 23, 2025

The United States has just made a big move. They announced a massive arms deal with Taiwan. It's worth $11. 1 billion. This is the biggest deal ever. China is not happy about it. They see Taiwan as part of their country. They want the US to stop selling weapons to Taiwan. This deal makes Donald Tru

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Peace Talks Progress: Ukraine and Russia Edge Closer to a Deal

December 23, 2025

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared some hopeful news. He said that talks to end the long-standing war with Russia are making real progress. These discussions have been happening with the help of the United States and other European countries. Negotiators from Ukraine, led by Rustem Umer

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Trump's Words on Maduro: A Game of Power and Oil

December 23, 2025

Donald Trump, the U. S. President, recently shared his thoughts on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. He suggested that it would be a wise move for Maduro to step down from his position. This comment came amidst increased U. S. military activity in the region, including several strikes on vessels

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New York Steps Up to Regulate Kratom

December 23, 2025

New York has made some important moves to control kratom, a plant that some people use for different reasons. The state is trying to keep it away from young people and make sure adults know what they are buying. The Kratom Consumer Advisory Council (KCAC) is happy about these changes. They think th

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Venezuela's Oil Exports Hit by U. S. Interceptions and Cyberattack

December 22, 2025

Venezuela's oil industry is facing fresh challenges. Shipments are slowing down. Most tankers are just moving oil between local ports. This follows recent U. S. actions against two more ships. State-run oil company PDVSA is also dealing with a cyberattack. The U. S. Coast Guard seized a supertanker