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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

environment

Plastic's Hidden Pathways: Tracing Non-Floating Debris Around the Iberian Peninsula

December 20, 2025

The ocean's plastic problem is not just about what floats. While the world focuses on surface plastics, a silent accumulation is happening below. Recent research used advanced computer models to track non-floating plastics around the Iberian Peninsula. This isn't just about seeing where plastics go.

sports

Local High School Athletes Shine in Recent Games

December 20, 2025

High school athletes from the Cincinnati area had a strong showing in recent games. Lebanon's boys basketball team won back-to-back games. Deer Park also had a big win, beating Finneytown by 13 points. Bellevue's team had a successful week, winning two away games. The girls basketball teams also di

crime

A Tale of Theft and Consequences: The South American Theft Group's Downfall

December 20, 2025

In a recent court case, two men linked to a group known as the South American Theft Group (SATG) were given prison sentences for their part in a burglary that took place in the Grand Rapids area. The group is suspected of stealing items worth $266, 000 from a home. The two men, William David Villarr

weather

Chicago's Chilly Showdown: Packers vs. Bears Weather Watch

December 20, 2025

The Packers and Bears are set to face off in Chicago on a Saturday night in December. The weather might not be as harsh as usual for this time of year, but it's still going to be chilly. When the game starts at 7:20 p. m. , the thermometer will show around 35 degrees. But don't be fooled—it'll

science

Unraveling the Truth: The Story of Beachy Head Woman

December 19, 2025

In 2012, a discovery was made in Eastbourne Town Hall. A skeleton, later named Beachy Head Woman, was found. At first, scientists thought she was from sub-Saharan Africa. This made her the first known Black Briton. But this idea was based on measuring her skull. This method is old and not always acc

politics

A Suspect's Fate and Global Reactions: Unpacking Recent Events

December 19, 2025

A man, once a student at Brown University, ended his life in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old from Portugal, is suspected of killing two people and injuring nine others at Brown. He also allegedly shot and killed an MIT professor, Nuno FG Loureiro, days later. Au

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

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

science

Uncovering the True Identity of the Beachy Head Woman

December 19, 2025

The story of the Beachy Head Woman has taken another twist. Initially, she was thought to be from sub-Saharan Africa, making her the first known Black Briton. However, recent DNA technology has revealed a different story. Her remains, found in 2012, were first studied in 2013. Scientists then believ