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How a Controversial Camera System Helped Track Down a Shooter

December 20, 2025

A camera system called Flock played a big role in finding a shooter. It snapped pictures of a car linked to the person who shot an MIT professor. The car was a rented Nissan Sentra with a Florida license plate. Authorities used Flock's system to track the car's movements across different states. Bu

politics

Czech Ammo Plan for Ukraine: What's Next?

December 20, 2025

The Czech Republic's plan to supply Ukraine with artillery shells is in a bit of a limbo. The new government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis, has been talking about cutting back on military aid. This has raised questions about the future of the Czech-led ammunition scheme. Before becoming prime

business

Portland's Schoolhouse: A Sudden Goodbye

December 20, 2025

Schoolhouse, a beloved home decor store in Portland, just said goodbye to most of its workers. This news comes after a long time of money troubles at its parent company, Food52. Food52, based in New York, bought Schoolhouse a few years ago for a big sum. But now, things are not looking good. In a q

science

Unlocking the Secrets of Pulsars with SKA's Mighty Telescopes

December 20, 2025

The SKA Observatory's telescopes, SKA-Low and SKA-Mid, are set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. These powerful tools, spread across two continents, boast incredible sensitivity and a wide range of frequencies. They can observe multiple areas of the sky simultaneously, making them

business

U. S. Navy's New Small Combat Ships: A Familiar Design Takes the Lead

December 19, 2025

The U. S. Navy has picked Ingalls Shipbuilding to create and construct new small surface combatant (SSC) ships. These ships will be based on the design of the Legend-class national security cutters, which Ingalls has already built for the U. S. Coast Guard. This decision makes sense because Ingalls

politics

EU and South America Trade Deal Hits Another Snag

December 19, 2025

The European Union has once again delayed signing a trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. This time, the signing was pushed back to January, marking yet another delay in a process that has been ongoing for 25 years. The EU's top official, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed hope

celebrities

Jelly Roll's Journey: From Prison to Pardon

December 19, 2025

Jelly Roll, the country star, has been granted a pardon by Tennessee's governor. This move acknowledges his efforts to turn his life around after a troubled past. The rapper-turned-singer, whose real name is Jason Deford, has been open about his journey from drugs and prison to redemption. The gove

finance

Big Moves in Markets, Sports, and More: What's Shaking Up the World?

December 19, 2025

The financial world is buzzing with big news. First off, there's a lot of talk about "quadruple witching. " This is a rare event where options on stocks, indexes, and futures all expire on the same day. It happens only four times a year, and this time, it's expected to be huge. Goldman Sachs predict

entertainment

Avatar 3: A Global Box Office Powerhouse

December 19, 2025

James Cameron's latest epic, "Avatar: Fire and Ash, " is making waves at the box office. The movie raked in $12 million from early preview screenings in the U. S. on its opening day. While this is impressive, it's worth noting that the second film, "The Way of Water, " had a stronger start with $17

crime

Minnesota's Fraud Problem: A Closer Look

December 19, 2025

Minnesota is facing a serious issue with fraud in its state-run programs. A top prosecutor recently revealed that at least 14 programs have been identified as having significant fraud problems. This is a big deal because it involves a lot of money—around $18 billion paid out by Medicaid. The prosecu