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Breastfeeding Beyond the First Year: What Moms in Cameroon Know and Do

December 23, 2025

In Cameroon, breastfeeding is a big deal, but not everyone follows the recommended guidelines. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF suggest that moms breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months. After that, they should keep breastfeeding while also giving solid foods until

lifestyle

Leon's Lucky Break: How a Christmas Lottery Brought Hope After the Flames

December 23, 2025

In a twist of fate, the Christmas lottery in Spain brought a wave of joy to the province of Leon, which had suffered greatly from wildfires earlier in the year. The lottery, known for its massive prize pool, handed out a whopping 2. 77 billion euros in prizes. Among the winners were many from Leon,

weather

California Braces for Winter Storm Chaos

December 23, 2025

California is in for a rough ride this winter. A big storm is coming, and it's going to bring a lot of snow and rain. This is not just any storm. It's a serious one. It could cause power outages and make travel dangerous. The weather forecast is not good. There could be strong winds up to 65 mph in

business

Lexington's Heartbeat: Tyson Plant Closure Leaves a Town in Limbo

December 22, 2025

In the heart of Nebraska, a small town is grappling with a sudden and devastating change. The Tyson Foods beef plant, a cornerstone of Lexington's economy, is shutting down, leaving 3, 200 workers without jobs. This isn't just about losing a job; it's about losing a way of life. The plant's closure

politics

Venezuela's Oil Exports Hit by U. S. Interceptions and Cyberattack

December 22, 2025

Venezuela's oil industry is facing fresh challenges. Shipments are slowing down. Most tankers are just moving oil between local ports. This follows recent U. S. actions against two more ships. State-run oil company PDVSA is also dealing with a cyberattack. The U. S. Coast Guard seized a supertanker

technology

Social Media Stars Shape Politics Without Saying a Word

December 22, 2025

Social media influencers have a surprising impact on politics, even when they don't talk about it. Recent studies reveal that these content creators can sway political views just by being popular. It turns out, what they post—or don't post—matters a lot. Meanwhile, Amazon workers are raising alarms

business

Kentucky Bourbon Barrels Overflowing: Jim Beam Takes a Break

December 22, 2025

Jim Beam, a big name in Kentucky bourbon, is taking a pause. Starting January 1, they will stop making bourbon at their main distillery. This isn't because they're in trouble. It's because they have too much bourbon aging in barrels. Kentucky has a record number of barrels, over 16 million, sitting

technology

ChatGPT Takes Over Campuses: A Smart Move or a Risky Bet?

December 22, 2025

OpenAI has made a big splash in the education world. They've sold over 700, 000 ChatGPT licenses to about 35 public universities. That's a lot of students and teachers getting access to AI help. Microsoft's Copilot, on the other hand, isn't as popular among students, even though it's often bundled w

crypto

Quantum Computers and Blockchain: A Race Against Time

December 22, 2025

Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, has shared his thoughts on the looming threat of quantum computers to blockchain technology. He believes the main challenge is not about finding solutions but about timing. Implementing new protocols too soon could have significant costs for blockchain networks.

politics

A Roundabout Tells a Tale of Shifting Politics

December 22, 2025

In Leicester, a seemingly ordinary roundabout, Belgrave Circle, has become a symbol of the changing political landscape in the UK. This roundabout, built on the site of an old railway station, witnessed significant political shifts during the 2015 general election. At that time, all three parliament