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How EU Leaders Struck a €90 Billion Deal for Ukraine

December 23, 2025

EU leaders had a lot on their plates during their final meeting of the year. While the official agenda focused on EU expansion, the real talk was about Ukraine's financial future. The initial plan was to use frozen Russian assets in Belgium to fund Ukraine, but this idea faced strong opposition. Be

health

Telemedicine Tools: Friends or Foes in Ambulatory Care?

December 23, 2025

Telemedicine became super popular during the pandemic. It let doctors help patients from afar. Now, things are getting back to normal. So, it's time to see how different telemedicine tools work together. These tools include video calls, phone calls, and text messages. People wonder if these tools h

business

Congo Takes a Stand Against Illegal Mining

December 23, 2025

Congo, a major player in the global cobalt market, has decided to put a stop to unregulated mineral processing. This move is part of a broader effort to tackle corruption and ensure that minerals are sourced legally. The government has ordered all artisanal copper and cobalt processing units to hal

politics

FDA: When Politics Trumps Science

December 23, 2025

The FDA, once a beacon of scientific independence, is now caught in a political tug-of-war. The agency's new "Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher" program is a prime example of this shift. It promises faster reviews for companies that align with the administration's "national priorities. " But

business

Georgia's Work Revolution: A Fresh Start for Jobs and Businesses

December 23, 2025

Georgia is stepping up its game to make sure workers and businesses have what they need to thrive. The state's new labor commissioner, Bárbara Rivera Holmes, has big plans to modernize the labor department. This isn't just about keeping up; it's about leading the way. Holmes has a clear vision for

politics

Anchorage's Financial Crossroads: Tax Hike or Smart Spending?

December 23, 2025

Anchorage is a city of diverse people, from working families to small business owners, military personnel, and retirees, all drawn to Alaska's promise of opportunity. But lately, the city's financial management has been shaky. Instead of slapping on a new sales tax, it's time for Anchorage to tighte

politics

Faith and Politics: A Shaky Alliance

December 23, 2025

In 2025, President Trump has been very busy. He has signed 225 executive orders in just one year. This is more than he did in his entire first term. Some of these orders are about religion. They talk about making America a more Christian nation. For example, one order created a task force to stop C

business

A New Leader Joins Tetra Tech's Board

December 23, 2025

Tetra Tech, a big name in water and environment services, just added a new member to their board. M. Susan Hardwick, who recently stepped down as CEO of American Water, will now be part of Tetra Tech's team. She starts her new role on December 29, 2025. Her job will include working on the Audit Comm

politics

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

finance

Brooklyn-Based Maridea Expands Services with New Tax Team

December 23, 2025

Maridea, a wealth management firm, has just added a new team to its lineup. They are bringing on board Hyperion Accounting Group, led by David Papotta. This move is part of Maridea's plan to offer more services to their clients. Papotta is excited about this new chapter. He believes that combining