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A Year of Shadows: Unraveling the Taipei Attack

December 22, 2025

In a city known for its safety, a shocking event unfolded. A man, later identified as Chang Wen, took the lives of three people and injured eleven more in a brutal attack. He used knives and grenades, striking at a metro station and nearby streets before meeting his end on the fifth floor of a depar

weather

California's Holiday Deluge: A State Under Water

December 22, 2025

California is in for a wet holiday season, with heavy rain and flooding causing chaos across the state. The situation has already turned deadly, with one person losing their life in Redding due to the extreme weather. The city's mayor confirmed the tragic news, mentioning that emergency services are

weather

Northern California Faces Flooding After Heavy Rains

December 22, 2025

Northern California experienced severe flooding after heavy rains hit the region on Sunday. The downpour caused flash floods, leading to at least one fatality. Redding, a city with around 94, 000 residents, was one of the worst-hit areas. Shasta County saw up to six inches of rain, causing signific

crime

Moscow's Mystery: Another Russian General Falls Victim to Bomb Blast

December 22, 2025

In a quiet residential area of southern Moscow, a sudden explosion shattered the calm early Monday morning. A car bomb tore through a white Kia Sorento, claiming the life of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. This marked the third high-ranking military official to meet such a fate since last Decembe

environment

Japan's Big Move: Restarting the Biggest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima

December 22, 2025

Japan is taking a big step by restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. This plant, located about 136 miles northwest of Tokyo, was shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima disaster. Since then, Japan has been trying to reduce its depend

science

Asteroid Deflection: Unexpected Lessons from NASA's DART Mission

December 22, 2025

In 2022, NASA achieved a groundbreaking feat by crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid called Dimorphos. The goal was to see if they could change the asteroid's path. The mission, named DART, was a success in shifting the asteroid's orbit. However, new findings show that the impact had more complex

science

Japan's H3 Rocket Faces Another Setback

December 22, 2025

Japan's latest attempt to expand its satellite navigation system hit a snag. The H3 rocket, launched from Tanegashima Space Center, failed to deliver the Michibiki 5 satellite into the correct orbit. This is not the first time the H3 has faced issues. It had a rocky start with a failed debut in Marc

weather

California's Wet Christmas: Floods and Snow on the Menu

December 22, 2025

California is in for a soggy Christmas this year. Heavy rain and snow have already soaked the northern parts of the state. More is on the way. Flood watches are in place until Friday. Rainfall totals could hit 200-300mm in some areas. That's a lot of water! Los Angeles might see one of its wettest

environment

When Rain Ruined Christmas

December 22, 2025

The small town of Leavenworth, known for its festive holiday celebrations, faced an unexpected challenge this year. Heavy rains and strong winds disrupted the usual Christmas cheer, turning streets into rivers and forcing Santa to navigate through slush and puddles. The Pacific Northwest experience

health

Flu Season: What You Need to Know

December 22, 2025

The flu is making a strong comeback this year. A new type of flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading fast. This is making doctors and scientists worried. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu shots. This could make things worse. Experts say this year's flu season might be tougher than usual.