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Taipei's Rare Violence: A Lone Attacker's Deadly Spree

December 20, 2025

Taiwan, known for its low crime rates, faced an unusual incident last Friday. A single attacker caused chaos in Taipei's busy shopping area. Four people lost their lives, including the attacker himself. The man, identified as Chang Wen, was 27 years old and came from Taoyuan. He died after falling f

politics

Gaza's Future: New Leaders and Soldiers on the Way

December 20, 2025

The U. S. has big plans for Gaza. They want to set up new leaders and bring in soldiers from other countries. This is all to keep the peace after a shaky truce. The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, talked about this at a recent press event. He said the current situation in Gaza is not working

politics

Japan and Central Asia Join Forces for a Brighter Future

December 20, 2025

Japan and five Central Asian countries came together for their first-ever summit. This meeting was a big deal. It happened in Tokyo and lasted two days. The countries involved were Japan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. They all agreed on some important things. The

technology

Building Trust in a Partisan World: Lessons from Wikipedia

December 20, 2025

Wikipedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, has a lot to say about trust. His new book, "The Seven Rules of Trust, " talks about how trust can be built in big groups, like businesses, governments, and even online spaces. He believes that trust is built on purpose, being nice, and working together. Wikiped

lifestyle

Little Girl Shows Strength, Says No to Unwanted Touch

December 20, 2025

A video has gone viral, showing a young Black girl standing up for herself in a store. She was trying on a pink dress with her mom when a stranger reached out to touch her face. The girl's reaction was clear: she didn't like it. She said, \"No touching my face, \" and her mom backed her up. This is

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,

business

Italy's Economy: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Challenges

December 20, 2025

Italy's economic outlook is showing signs of improvement, but there are still hurdles to overcome. The latest data reveals a boost in consumer and business confidence, which is a positive sign for the country's third-largest economy in the euro zone. Consumer confidence has seen a slight uptick, ri

sports

2025's Unforgettable Sports Wins: A Look Back

December 20, 2025

2025 was a year packed with thrilling sports moments. Fans witnessed history being made, from the gridiron to the hardwood. The Ohio State Buckeyes kicked off the year with a bang, snagging the national championship in January. Just a month later, the Philadelphia Eagles soared to victory in the Sup

crime

Fenerbahce's Leader Faces Drug Probe

December 20, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the head of Fenerbahce, a top Turkish sports club, was questioned as part of a drug investigation. Sadettin Saran, who has both Turkish and U. S. citizenship, was called in to give his side of the story. He cooperated by providing samples for testing. This investigat

sports

Kentucky and St. John's: A Clash of Fallen Rankings

December 20, 2025

Kentucky and St. John's are not having the best of times. Both teams started the season with high hopes, but things did not go as planned. Kentucky, once ranked ninth, is now unranked. St. John's, which began at number five, has dropped to number 22. This Saturday, they will face each other in the C