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The Pull Tab Tradition: A Midwestern Love Affair

December 27, 2025

In the heart of Minnesota, a unique gambling tradition thrives, blending social interaction, charity, and a touch of nostalgia. Pull tabs, those small cardboard tickets that players peel open to reveal their fate, have been a staple in local bars for nearly half a century. Unlike state lotteries, th

technology

Pushing the Limits: Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold Faces a Durability Test

December 27, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, a phone with three folding panels, is not yet on sale in the US. But that did not stop a tech reviewer from putting it through a tough durability test. The phone's frame is thin and has different sizes across its three sections. This makes it weak when bent in the wrong w

technology

Japan's New Way to Prove You're Human

December 27, 2025

In Japan, a big change is happening. A company called MEDIROM is teaming up with two other groups, Tools for Humanity and World Foundation. They want to make sure people can prove they are real humans online. This is important because AI is getting really good at pretending to be human. MEDIROM has

technology

Tesla's Driverless Future: What's Really Going On?

December 27, 2025

Tesla's latest video shows a Robotaxi driving smoothly in Austin without anyone in the driver's seat. This isn't just a one-off test. It's part of Tesla's push to make fully autonomous cars a reality. The company's AI Director, Ashok Elluswamy, shared the video. It shows empty front seats and the ca

politics

A Clash Over Oil: Venezuela and the US Face Off

December 27, 2025

Venezuela is not happy with the US. The country's representative at the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, recently accused the US of trying to take control of Venezuela's resources. He said the US is using force to get what it wants, calling it the biggest act of extortion in Venezuelan history. The

entertainment

Why 2000s Crime Shows Still Outshine Today's TV

December 27, 2025

The 2000s were a golden time for crime TV. Shows from this era didn't just entertain; they set standards. They were bold, creative, and often broke the mold. Many of these shows still hold up better than most crime dramas today. Take "The Shield, " for example. Vic Mackey, the show's lead, was a co

crime

FBI's Shift: More Arrests, Less Crime?

December 27, 2025

The FBI is making more arrests for violent crimes now than it did last year. This is according to Kash Patel, who was the FBI director at the time. He said that under President Donald Trump's leadership, the FBI is on track to arrest over 28, 000 violent offenders. This is a big jump from the previo

business

A Generous Boss Shares Wealth with Employees

December 27, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, workers at a Louisiana-based company received a massive bonus just before the holidays. This generous act came after the sale of the company, Fibrebond, to Eaton for a staggering $1. 7 billion. The outgoing CEO, Graham Walker, decided to share 15% of the sale's profit

politics

Russia's New Missile Move: What's Really Going On?

December 27, 2025

Russia seems to be setting up new hypersonic missiles in Belarus. This is a big deal because these missiles can carry nuclear weapons and reach far into Europe. Two researchers from the U. S. found this out by looking at satellite pictures. The missiles in question are called Oreshniks. They can tr

business

Clearing Your Mind for Better Choices

December 27, 2025

In Japan, there's a special trail called the Shikoku pilgrimage. It's a long walk with many temples along the way. Before entering each temple, people do a simple ritual. They wash their hands and rinse their mouths with water from a wooden ladle. This ritual is about more than just being clean. It'