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GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

December 5, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

politics

A New Designer for the White House Ballroom

December 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has made a change in the team working on the White House ballroom project. A small design firm that was originally chosen for the job is no longer involved. This decision comes after some disagreements about the project's scale and the firm's ability to handle such a big task.

health

Hepatitis B Vaccine Debate: Science or Politics?

December 5, 2025

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel faced a chaotic meeting, delaying a vote on hepatitis B vaccines. The panel, recently reshuffled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is now filled with members who often question vaccines. The delay happened because of confusion over the voting language, push

business

Ulta Beauty's Big Third Quarter: What's Driving the Growth?

December 5, 2025

Ulta Beauty has seen a big jump in sales for the third quarter of 2025. The company now expects to make about $12. 3 billion for the year. This is more than they thought they would make earlier. They also think they will make more money per share than they first expected. The company's stock went u

sports

Florida Gators: A Close Call at Duke

December 5, 2025

The Florida Gators basketball team faced a tough challenge at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. Despite a strong effort, they fell short by just one point, 67-66. Coach Todd Golden acknowledged the difficulty of playing in such a hostile environment, where Duke's home-court advantage is well-known. Th

weather

Iowa's Chilly Wake-Up: Cities Break Century-Old Cold Records

December 5, 2025

Iowa experienced a deep freeze that made history. On the morning of December 4th, many places in the state saw temperatures drop to levels never seen before. This was all thanks to a polar vortex that brought a sudden blast of winter weather. The cold was so intense that it broke records set a long

technology

What's Buzzing in 2025? Google's Top Searches Revealed

December 5, 2025

In 2025, the world's curiosity was piqued by some unexpected things. Google's annual search report showed that "Gemini, " Google's AI chatbot, was the most searched term. This beat out big news like the India vs. England match, Charlie Kirk, and even another AI tool called DeepSeek. The report also

politics

Europe's Military Mobility Challenge: Time is of the Essence

December 5, 2025

Europe is finally stepping up its defense game, but there's a big hurdle to overcome: getting military gear where it needs to go, fast. While many NATO members are boosting their defense budgets, the real test is mobility. Imagine trying to move troops and equipment across Europe quickly—it's not as

finance

Mid-Sized Businesses Get a Financial Boost from AI Startup Flex

December 5, 2025

Flex, an AI-driven financial services company, just secured $60 million in funding. This cash injection comes from a Series B round led by Portage Ventures. Now valued at about $500 million, Flex has raised a total of $105 million to date. So, who is Flex targeting? They're focusing on mid-sized bu

health

How Older Adults Move in Everyday Life: A Closer Look

December 5, 2025

Understanding how older adults move in their daily routines is important. It helps in preventing and treating mobility problems. But most studies focus on lab tests. These tests show what older adults can do in a controlled setting. However, they don't show how people move in real life. Real-life w