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AI Firms Face Tough Questions on Fraud Prevention

December 12, 2025

Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan

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Europe's Growing Tensions: A Call to Arms

December 12, 2025

Europe is facing a serious situation. The head of NATO has warned that Europe must get ready for a big conflict, similar to what their grandparents went through. This warning comes after Russia has been acting more aggressively. There have been drone attacks in NATO airspace and Russia's president h

finance

Bonds: A Year of Gains, but What Lies Ahead?

December 12, 2025

The bond market has had a good year so far, with all major sectors showing gains. Intermediate-term corporate bonds have performed the best, up 9. 0% year to date, while short-term Treasuries have risen 3. 9%, slightly ahead of inflation. This growth comes despite a volatile year marked by shifting

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Europe's Shifting Stance on Migrant Rights

December 12, 2025

Europe is rethinking its approach to migrant rights. This shift comes as political parties across the continent toughen their stance on immigration. The Council of Europe, a group of 46 nations, recently agreed to explore changes that could weaken protections for migrants. These protections have bee

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A Congressman's Bold Move: Impeachment Articles Filed Against Defense Secretary

December 12, 2025

A Michigan congressman, Shri Thanedar, has made a striking move by introducing impeachment articles against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The charges? Murder, conspiracy to murder, and mishandling classified information. Thanedar's claims are serious, accusing Hegseth of ordering strikes on a

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Indiana Republicans Defy Trump's Redistricting Plan

December 12, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Indiana's Senate Republicans stood up to former President Donald Trump. They voted against a new congressional map that would have given Republicans a big advantage. This map was not part of the usual 10-year redistricting process. The vote was close, with 19 Republi

business

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

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Indiana Senate: A Tense Day of Redistricting Debates

December 12, 2025

The Indiana Senate is in the midst of a heated debate over a redistricting bill. The atmosphere is tense, with senators and protesters alike expressing strong opinions. Sen. Chris Garten, a Republican from Charlestown, is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and believes the Senate should ba

sports

Notre Dame's Big Bowl Blunder

December 12, 2025

Notre Dame's decision to skip the bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff is a big deal. They were upset about not getting one of the 12 spots. Instead of playing BYU, they decided to stay home. This move has caused a lot of backlash. The Irish have a long history of getting special tr

business

Federal Reserve Keeps the Same Leaders: What Does This Mean?

December 12, 2025

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep all its regional bank presidents in their jobs. This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually pretty important. These presidents have a big say in setting interest rates, almost as much as the main governors do. Not long ago, there was talk about chan