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Congress Says No to Limiting Trump's Venezuela Actions

December 18, 2025

In a move that surprised many, the House of Representatives recently turned down two proposals. These proposals aimed to restrict President Trump's ability to launch strikes inside Venezuela and to require congressional approval before any military action. The votes were mostly along party lines, sh

politics

New NASA Boss: A Space Race with a Twist

December 18, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a wealthy businessman, is now the new leader of NASA. The Senate recently approved his appointment, ending a long and bumpy process that started over a year ago. Isaacman, who is 42, has never worked for NASA or any government agency. He is the founder of a payment company called Shi

sports

The Journey of Jahmal Harvey: From Maryland to the Ring

December 18, 2025

Jahmal Harvey, known as "Hard Rock, " is stepping into the big leagues of boxing. On December 19, 2025, he will face Kevin Cervantes in a six-round super-featherweight bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This fight is part of the undercard for the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua event on Netfl

business

Big Money Moving: Angola's Railway Gets a Major Upgrade

December 18, 2025

Angola is getting a serious boost in transportation with a huge loan deal. A group of companies and the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation just signed a $553 million loan to fix up a big railway line. This isn't just any railway—it's part of the Lobito Corridor, a super important ro

business

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

December 18, 2025

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

politics

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

politics

Denver's Transportation: A Vision Lost?

December 18, 2025

Denver's transportation progress is at a standstill. The city's leaders are not prioritizing safety. This is clear from recent decisions. For example, a planned safety project in West Wash Park was canceled. Wealthy residents complained. The city spent $100, 000 to change the design. This happened w

politics

New Government's Big Plans Meet Big Doubts

December 17, 2025

The new Progressive Conservative (PC) government has a plan to tackle the province's massive debt. They say they will "spend smarter. " But what does that really mean? Finance Minister Craig Pardy used this phrase a lot during the recent fiscal update. However, he did not explain what it means in de

business

Job Market Shifts: What's Really Happening?

December 17, 2025

The latest numbers show a rise in unemployment, hitting 4. 6% last month. This is the highest it's been in four years. More people are looking for work, but not everyone is finding full-time jobs. Wage growth has also slowed down, which is a concern. The White House is trying to put a positive spin

environment

Long Road Ahead: Highway 2's Big Repair Challenge

December 17, 2025

A big chunk of Highway 2, stretching about 49 miles between Skykomish and Leavenworth, is shut down. This isn't a quick fix. It's going to take months, maybe even longer. The damage is serious. Some parts of the road are completely gone. There's a bridge buried under tons of debris. And near Tumwate