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standing committee

Vaping Trends: What's Really Happening Online?

December 21, 2025

Social media is a big part of life for many young people. It's where they connect, share, and discover new things. But it's also where trends like vaping get a lot of attention. Vaping content is everywhere, from ads to posts and videos. This makes it seem like everyone is doing it, but is that real

politics

Picking the Next Fed Chief: A Tricky Task Ahead

December 21, 2025

The search for the next Federal Reserve chair is heating up, with President Donald Trump expected to make a decision soon. Three main candidates are in the running: Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and Christopher Waller. All three have promised to uphold the Fed's independence, but they also share a pre

crypto

Crypto Rules: What's Holding Up the Big Vote?

December 21, 2025

Lawmakers are still figuring out how to regulate cryptocurrency. They wanted to have a big vote on it this year, but it looks like they won't make it in time. Now, they're aiming for early 2026, but there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, there are some key disagreements. One big issue is ho

crypto

Crypto's Rollercoaster Ride: What's Next?

December 21, 2025

Crypto prices have been on a downhill slide for the past two months. This isn't just a small dip; it's a significant drop of about 30% since October. In total, around $1. 2 trillion has vanished from the market. But is this a cause for panic? Not necessarily. It's just a market correction, something

business

Flooring Liquidators Shifts to Fairfield for a Fresh Start

December 21, 2025

Flooring Liquidators, a company that sells and installs flooring, cabinets, and countertops, has moved to Fairfield. This move is part of a plan to fix the company's financial problems. The company is now in a big 104, 000-square-foot building on Watney Way. The CEO, Chris Nichols, chose Fairfield b

health

Faith and Health: How Religion Helps Somali Dialysis Patients

December 21, 2025

In Somalia, a recent study looked at how faith impacts the lives of people on hemodialysis. Researchers wanted to see if religious beliefs could improve their quality of life. They surveyed 174 patients over three months. The findings were interesting. Patients who used religion to cope with their

entertainment

Detroit School Kids Get a Surprise Visit from Their Favorite YouTubers

December 21, 2025

In a Detroit school, something extraordinary happened just before the winter break. A group of third graders were in for a big surprise. Their teacher, Jennifer Pitcher, had a clever plan. She talked to them about social media and safe browsing. But she had a secret up her sleeve. The kids were big

science

Sugarcane's Tiny Foe: The Secret Life of a Plant Invader

December 21, 2025

In the world of sugarcane, there's a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas albilineans that causes leaf scald disease. It's a tiny troublemaker with a small genome, which might be why it's so good at living inside plants. Scientists recently took a close look at what this bacterium is doing inside sug

celebrities

A Star's Sudden Exit from a Pricey Property Deal

December 21, 2025

Anthony Hopkins, the celebrated actor, found himself in a bit of a pickle recently. He and his wife, Stella, were all set to buy a luxurious mansion in the Hamptons for a cool $7. 5 million. They even put down a hefty down payment of $750, 000. But then, they suddenly backed out, leaving the seller,

environment

Weather Science in Peril: A Risky Move by the Trump Administration

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo