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Cosmic Crashes: The Eye of Sauron Star's Wild Past

December 20, 2025

In space, 25 light-years away, a star called Fomalhaut is making waves. Known as the "Eye of Sauron" due to its striking dust belt, this star has been the site of some incredible cosmic events. Over the past 20 years, astronomers have witnessed not one, but two massive collisions between rocky objec

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Israel and the U. S. Mull Over Iran's Growing Threats

December 20, 2025

Israel is worried about Iran. They think Iran is making more missiles and fixing their nuclear sites. Israel wants to talk to President Trump about this. They might ask for help to strike Iran again. Israel and the U. S. already hit Iran's nuclear sites in June. But Iran is trying to rebuild them.

crime

A Teen's Disappearance and a Chilling Discovery

December 20, 2025

In the quiet, foggy woods near Pensacola, a man named Steve Williams decided to investigate a disturbing rumor. He knew these woods well, having spent time there as a teenager and still visiting to ride dirt bikes. As he ventured into the dense forest on a dark, wet night, he noticed two unusual sme

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Gaza's Future: New Leaders and Soldiers on the Way

December 20, 2025

The U. S. has big plans for Gaza. They want to set up new leaders and bring in soldiers from other countries. This is all to keep the peace after a shaky truce. The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, talked about this at a recent press event. He said the current situation in Gaza is not working

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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

health

Bird Flu in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know

December 20, 2025

A new case of bird flu in Wisconsin has been confirmed, but it's not linked to the earlier outbreaks. The U. S. Department of Agriculture made this announcement on a Friday. This specific strain, called H5N1 clade 2. 3. 4. 4b genotype D1. 1, was identified through detailed genetic testing. Most bir

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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

lifestyle

Patten's Fight for Recovery After Devastating Fire

December 19, 2025

In the small town of Patten, Maine, a recent fire has left a significant mark. The blaze started early Wednesday morning, consuming the Outback Garage and causing extensive damage to nearby buildings. The fire spread quickly, destroying the garage, an upstairs apartment, and the Hathaways Apartments

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Myanmar Faces Genocide Accusations in Global Court

December 19, 2025

Myanmar is facing serious accusations. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hear a case against Myanmar. It starts on January 12th. It will run until January 29th. The case is about genocide against the Rohingya Muslims. Gambia is the one bringing the case. Gambia is a Muslim-majority coun

environment

Gaza's Displaced Struggle Against Harsh Weather and War's Aftermath

December 18, 2025

The people of Gaza are facing a tough situation. They are already dealing with the effects of war. Now, heavy rains are making things worse. Many have lost their homes. They live in tents or makeshift shelters. These are not strong enough to protect them from the rain and wind. A worker from a UN a