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Why Is the U. S. Still in NATO?

December 12, 2025

Some people in the U. S. government think it's time for the country to leave NATO. They say the organization is old and no longer useful. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky introduced a bill to do just that. He believes the U. S. should focus on its own defense instead of paying for other countries.

technology

Boosting Video Quality with a Simple yet Powerful Tool

December 12, 2025

Video creation has seen a big jump forward lately. But there's a catch. The videos these new methods make often have problems. The pictures can get worse over time. And the things in the foreground and background don't always match up well. So, what's the fix? A new tool called UFO. It stands for U

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The Unexpected Rise of Alexis Wilkins: Music, Politics, and Controversy

December 12, 2025

Alexis Wilkins, a country singer from Nashville, has seen her music career get a big boost lately. This isn't just because she's talented. It's because she's dating Kash Patel, a high-ranking government official. Whenever Patel is in the news, more people listen to Wilkins' music. This is a strange

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A Teen's Life Cut Short: The Dark Side of Tijuana

December 12, 2025

In a grim turn of events, a young man from Tijuana is now facing life behind bars for a crime that shocked both sides of the border. Brian Alexis Patron Lopez, who was just 18 when he committed the act, was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in the kidnapping, torture, and murder of Mi

finance

Stocks Dip Then Bounce Back on Tech News

December 12, 2025

Markets kicked off the week with a downturn, but tech news from China gave them a boost. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dipped early but recovered later in the day. Tech stocks like Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron, and Microsoft showed strength, while others like Google, Tesla, and healthcare stocks took a

technology

Intel's Test with Chinese-Linked Chip Tools Raises Concerns

December 12, 2025

Intel has been experimenting with chipmaking tools from ACM Research, a company with strong ties to China and some units under U. S. sanctions. These tools, known as wet etch tools, are being considered for Intel's cutting-edge 14A chipmaking process, set to launch in 2027. ACM Research, based in C

science

China's Big Role in the Global Telescope Network

December 12, 2025

China is playing a big part in a huge global project called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). This project is about building the world's largest radio telescopes. The SKA will create a ton of data. It's so much that one organization can't handle it all alone. So, they're teaming up with countries ar

finance

Why prediction markets are becoming the new big thing

December 12, 2025

The world of prediction markets is heating up, and it's not just because of the money. This year, the U. S. has seen a massive jump in interest, thanks to a recent court decision that cleared the way for election betting. But what exactly are prediction markets? They're platforms where people can be

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A New Visa for the Wealthy: Is It a Good Deal for the U. S. ?

December 12, 2025

The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g

politics

Veterans, Deportation, and the Heated Exchange in Congress

December 12, 2025

House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S