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Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

December 18, 2025

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

environment

Breaking Down a Climate Research Giant: What's Next for NCAR?

December 18, 2025

The Trump administration has a plan to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This is a big deal because NCAR is one of the largest centers for studying climate and weather in the U. S. Russ Vought, who works at the White House, shared this news on X. He said the N

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Finland's Leaders Face Heat Over Racist Acts

December 18, 2025

Finland is in hot water again. This time, it's because of some very disrespectful posts made by politicians. The country's prime minister had to say sorry to Asian countries. Why? Because some members of the Finns Party, which is part of the government, shared pictures making fun of Asian people's e

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Fed's Waller: Protecting Central Bank Independence

December 18, 2025

Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve Governor, recently made it clear that he would strongly defend the central bank's independence if it were ever challenged by a U. S. president. Waller, who is considered a top contender to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair next year, shared his thoughts during

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Troops Stay in D. C. as Court Delays Decision

December 18, 2025

A recent ruling from an appeals court has allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, D. C. , at least for now. This decision came after a lower court had ordered their removal by December 11th. The appeals court, which includes judges appointed by both Trump and Obama, said the Trump adm

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A New Bill Takes Aim at Transgender Youth Care

December 18, 2025

A recent vote in the House has sparked controversy. A bill that could land doctors in jail for providing gender-affirming care to minors has passed. This bill, called the \'Protect Children’s Innocence Act\', was introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. It seeks to make such care a serious crime. ...

business

Bright Future for Office and Industrial Spaces in 2026

December 18, 2025

The commercial real estate scene is looking up for 2026. Experts are seeing better days ahead after a tough year. Big companies like JLL are optimistic. They say the economy is growing, trade worries are easing, and interest rates are going down. This makes the market more stable. Debt markets are

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Congress Shake-Up: Who's Leaving and Why?

December 17, 2025

A significant number of lawmakers are saying goodbye to Congress after the 2026 midterms. As of mid-December 2025, 54 representatives and senators have decided not to return. This includes both retirements and those seeking different political roles. Some big names are stepping down, like Californi

celebrities

Celebrity Birthdays: A Look at December 17th's Stars

December 17, 2025

December 17th is a special day for many celebrities. It's the day when stars like Eugene Levy and Sarah Paulson celebrate their birthdays. But did you know that these celebrities have more to their stories than just their famous roles? Let's dive in and learn more about them. Eugene Levy, known for

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Ohio's Education Shake-Up: Phonics vs. Old Methods

December 17, 2025

Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr