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Indonesia's Big Green Energy Challenge

December 19, 2025

Indonesia has a huge task ahead. It needs to change how it makes power for its industries. This is called the captive power sector. Right now, most of this power comes from coal. But Indonesia wants to switch to cleaner energy. A recent study says this will cost a lot of money. By 2030, Indonesia ne

crime

Justice Served: A Father's Dark Crimes and the Children Left Behind

December 18, 2025

A man named Brian Walshe was recently given a life sentence in prison. He was found guilty of killing his wife, Ana, and then cutting up her body. The judge called his actions "barbaric and incomprehensible. " Ana's body has never been found. Brian, who is 50 years old, admitted to lying to the pol

sports

MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

December 18, 2025

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

business

What's Up with Prices? November's Inflation Report Drops Thursday

December 18, 2025

Thursday is a big day for economists and folks keeping an eye on their wallets. That's when the latest inflation report comes out, giving us a peek at how much prices have changed. This is the first time in almost two months we're getting fresh data, thanks to that long government shutdown messing t

sports

Snicko: The Tech That's Got Everyone Talking

December 18, 2025

Cricket's latest tech drama is all about Snicko. It's supposed to help umpires make better calls, but lately, it's been causing more trouble than it's worth. Snicko uses high-speed cameras and microphones to spot tiny edges when the ball hits the bat. Sounds simple, right? Well, not quite. Differen

politics

Why Free Speech Matters More Than Ever

December 18, 2025

Free speech is a hot topic. It always has been. But why is it so hard for some people to grasp? This question came up during a recent discussion in Des Moines. The event marked 50 years since a bomb exploded at a Quaker meeting house. The bomb was likely set by someone who didn't like the Quakers' s

business

Big Changes in Sports Ownership: Who's Buying and Who's Selling?

December 18, 2025

Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is stepping back from her role in sports ownership. She's selling her share in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the Washington Wizards and other sports teams. This news comes from reports by Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams. ...

science

Poland's Ancient Weapons: A Glimpse into the Past

December 18, 2025

Deep in the waters of Lake Lednica, a treasure trove of medieval weapons has been uncovered, offering a peek into Poland's early history. These artifacts, linked to the country's first rulers, were recently retrieved by a team of archaeologists. The lake, located near Ostrów Lednicki, was once a sig

crime

A Family Torn Apart: The Reiner Tragedy

December 18, 2025

The Reiner family is going through a tough time. Nick Reiner, their son, is in big trouble. He's been charged with killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. This is a shocking turn of events for a family known in Hollywood. Rob Reiner is a famous director. He directed movies like "When Harry Met

celebrities

Puka Nacua's Questionable Livestream Moment

December 18, 2025

Puka Nacua recently appeared on Adin Ross' livestream, where he made some questionable remarks. He joked about referees and mocked the Kansas City Chiefs, which was not a big deal. However, things took a dark turn when he promised to do a "Covetous Jew" dance after his next touchdown. This dance inv