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Israel and the U. S. Mull Over Iran's Growing Threats

December 20, 2025

Israel is worried about Iran. They think Iran is making more missiles and fixing their nuclear sites. Israel wants to talk to President Trump about this. They might ask for help to strike Iran again. Israel and the U. S. already hit Iran's nuclear sites in June. But Iran is trying to rebuild them.

politics

Ukraine's Fight: Missiles, Talks, and Money

December 20, 2025

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukraine faces both destruction and diplomatic efforts. A Russian missile strike hit the port of Odesa, killing eight and injuring 27. This attack happened just as a Russian representative was preparing to meet with U. S. officials in Florida to discuss a potential p

science

A New Era in Space Travel: The First Wheelchair User Soars Beyond Earth

December 20, 2025

Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German engineer, made history by becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán Line, the boundary marking the edge of outer space. This groundbreaking journey took place aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule, launching from Texas on a Saturday morning. Th

environment

Weather Science in Peril: A Risky Move by the Trump Administration

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo

politics

Ukraine's Bold Moves Against Russia's Oil Trade

December 20, 2025

Ukraine has been making daring strikes on Russia's oil tankers. They've used drones to hit four ships in just a few weeks. These attacks show Ukraine is getting more confident and willing to take big risks. Two of these attacks happened far from Ukraine, in the Mediterranean Sea. The other two were

politics

Kids' Future Funds: Big Names Step Up, But Will It Be Enough?

December 20, 2025

The government is rallying big names to back a new savings plan for kids. The idea is to help families build a financial cushion for their children's future. The plan lets people set aside up to $5, 000 a year for each child. The money grows in index funds and can be used for college, buying a home,

crime

Young Scammer Swipes Millions in Crypto Heist

December 20, 2025

A young man, still living with his parents, has been caught for stealing millions in cryptocurrency. Ronald Spektor, 23, allegedly tricked about 100 people into giving him their digital money. He posed as a representative from a well-known crypto exchange company, Coinbase, and convinced victims fro

crypto

Young Brazilians are changing the crypto game with smart choices

December 20, 2025

In Brazil, the crypto world is seeing a shift. It's not the usual big betters driving the change. Instead, it's the younger crowd, those under 24, who are making waves. They're not going for the wild rides. They're playing it safe with stablecoins and tokenized bonds. This isn't just a small trend.

crime

Chicago Steps Up Transit Security Amid Federal Funding Pressure

December 20, 2025

Chicago is taking action to beef up security on its public transit system. This move comes after the federal government threatened to cut $50 million in funding if crime rates don't drop. The city has increased the number of police officers and K-9 units on trains and buses. The federal government

politics

Money Talks: Why the U. S. Chooses Weapons Over Climate Aid

December 20, 2025

The U. S. has a strange way of spending money. Since 2015, it has poured $79 billion into helping other countries buy American weapons. That's a lot of cash! But when it comes to fighting climate change, the U. S. has only put in $2 billion into the Green Climate Fund. This fund helps countries that