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Michael Johnston: The Makeup Maestro of Kids' TV

December 20, 2025

Michael Johnston is a big deal in the world of makeup artistry, especially for kids' TV shows. He's been doing this for over 30 years and has worked on some of Nickelodeon's most popular shows. Think All That, Zoey 101, iCarly, and even The Fairly OddParents. He's not just a makeup artist; he's a me

science

Space Exploration: How Nuclear Power Could Be the Key to Mars

December 20, 2025

Jared Isaacman, the new head of NASA, recently shared some exciting updates about the agency's plans for space exploration. He highlighted the importance of nuclear power in making deep space missions possible. Isaacman explained that as we venture farther from the sun, solar power becomes less reli

science

A New Leader for NASA: Jared Isaacman's Vision for Space Exploration

December 20, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a successful entrepreneur, has taken the reins as NASA's new chief. His journey to this role was not straightforward. Initially nominated by President Donald Trump, his nomination was withdrawn, only to be reinstated later. Isaacman is no stranger to space. He led the first all-civil

politics

U. S. and Taiwan Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Rising Tensions

December 20, 2025

The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma

politics

How Trump's Venezuela Move Could Backfire on Taiwan

December 20, 2025

Trump's recent move to block Venezuelan oil tankers is a big deal. It's a strong step against Venezuela's President Maduro. But it might not be the smartest move for the U. S. in the long run. The U. S. has been worried about China for a while. China might try to block Taiwan by sea. If that happen

sports

Coach's Career Ends After Controversial Relationship and Alcohol Claims

December 20, 2025

Brian Smith, former head football coach at Ohio University, found himself in hot water. The school decided to let him go for two main reasons. First, he was involved with an undergraduate student. Second, there were claims that he showed up to a public event smelling like alcohol. This all led to hi

politics

Putin Backs Trump's Legal Move Against BBC

December 20, 2025

In a surprising show of support, Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed U. S. President Donald Trump's decision to take legal action against the BBC. This came up during Putin's yearly press conference, where he shared his thoughts on the matter. Trump is seeking at least $10 billion in damages

finance

Russia's Rate Cut: A Step Towards Economic Balance

December 20, 2025

In a move to stabilize the economy, Russia's central bank lowered its key interest rate to 16%. This decision came as inflation is easing, but the economy is still struggling to grow, partly due to the ongoing military actions in Ukraine. The central bank's announcement coincided with President Vla

politics

A Week of Shocking Events and Big Announcements

December 20, 2025

A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at

politics

NDP's Election Review: A Look at What Went Wrong

December 20, 2025

The New Democrats recently shared their thoughts on their last election campaign. They said it was a tough time for them. They didn't blame their own leaders. Instead, they pointed to bigger problems that were out of their control. The report talked to people who worked on the campaign. They said t