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Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

December 18, 2025

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

sports

Ohio University and Coach Brian Smith: A Clash of Words

December 18, 2025

Ohio University made a big move on Wednesday. They fired coach Brian Smith. They said he did something wrong. Something that made the university look bad. But Smith isn't taking this sitting down. Smith's lawyer, Rex Elliott, sent an email. He said Smith is not happy. He said the university got it

sports

Patrick Mahomes' Road to Recovery: What's Next for the Chiefs' Star QB

December 18, 2025

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, is on the mend after a tough injury. He tore his ACL during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. This setback means he'll miss the rest of the season and the playoffs. But the good news is, his surgery went well. Dr. Dan Cooper fixed the

technology

Pixel Phones Get a Samsung-Style Navigation Makeover

December 18, 2025

Google's latest Android 16 beta for Pixel phones introduces a familiar feature to those who have used Samsung devices. The update allows users to switch the three-button navigation layout to match Samsung's preferred order. This change might seem small, but it's a big deal for users who have grown a

business

Job Hunt Blues: LinkedIn’s Year in Review Rubs Salt in Wounds

December 18, 2025

The job market has been tough lately. Imagine getting a yearly summary from LinkedIn that highlights how many job applications you sent out and how many connections you made. It’s not exactly a confidence booster when the unemployment rate is at a four-year high. LinkedIn’s Year in Review feature s

sports

Miami Dolphins Shake Up Quarterback Spot: Tua Out, Quinn Ewers In

December 18, 2025

The Miami Dolphins have decided to make a big change for their quarterback position. They are putting Tua Tagovailoa on the bench and giving rookie Quinn Ewers a chance to start in the next game. This move comes after Tua's performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers was not up to par. The team's he

crime

The Hunt for the Brown University Shooter: What We Know So Far

December 18, 2025

The search for the person behind the Brown University shooting is still on. Police have a suspect in mind, but they haven't caught them yet. The suspect is a man, about 5-foot-8, with a stocky build. He was seen walking around the campus area on the day of the shooting. Witnesses say the suspect ma

environment

Breaking Down a Climate Research Giant: What's Next for NCAR?

December 18, 2025

The Trump administration has a plan to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This is a big deal because NCAR is one of the largest centers for studying climate and weather in the U. S. Russ Vought, who works at the White House, shared this news on X. He said the N

business

AI Spending Jitters Shake Up Industrial and Defense Stocks

December 18, 2025

The market has been on a downhill streak, with the S&P 500 experiencing its fourth straight losing session. The tech sector, particularly those listed on the Nasdaq, is leading the decline. Investors are growing anxious about the rapid pace of spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. A r

science

Bees Built Nests in Bones: A Surprising Ancient Behavior

December 18, 2025

Bees are usually known for their big hives in trees, but most of them are actually loners. They build their nests in the ground or inside old logs. However, scientists recently found something strange. They discovered tiny ancient bee nests inside a limestone cave on the island of Hispaniola. These