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The Theranos Trial: A Legal Journey Through the Blood Testing Scandal

December 26, 2025

A recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has brought the Theranos scandal back into the spotlight. The court rejected Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani's request for a rehearing, upholding his conviction and 13-year prison sentence. This decision came after a thorough review of the evidence, inc

politics

Texas Schools and the Voucher Program: A Clash of Values

December 26, 2025

Texas is taking a hard look at its new school voucher program. Officials want to make sure that taxpayer money doesn't end up supporting schools with questionable ties. The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program is set to launch soon, offering families up to $10, 474 per child for private s

politics

Big Food Fights Back: The Battle Over What's on Your Plate

December 26, 2025

Big food companies are pushing back hard against efforts to regulate their products. They've formed a new group called Americans for Ingredient Transparency. This group wants to make sure food rules are decided at the federal level, not by individual states. They say state-by-state rules will make f

politics

A Call for Justice: Afghan Exiles in Iran Face Deadly Threats

December 26, 2025

In Iran, two former Afghan military leaders were recently shot dead. This has sparked outrage and fear among Afghan refugees. Many believe the Taliban is behind these killings. The Afghanistan Freedom Front, a group opposing the Taliban, has accused the Taliban of targeting former Afghan soldiers.

politics

Algeria Takes a Stand Against Its Colonial Past

December 26, 2025

Algeria's lawmakers have taken a bold step. They voted to label France's colonization as a crime. This move aims to right past wrongs. It seeks restitution for items taken during France's 130-year rule. France, however, sees this law as a threat. They call it a "hostile act. " Despite this, both co

lifestyle

Keeping the Past Alive in Saguache

December 26, 2025

In the small town of Saguache, Colorado, a unique newspaper called the Saguache Crescent is still printed using old-fashioned methods. The publisher, Dean Coombs, uses a 1920 linotype machine and a 1915 printing press to create the weekly paper. This might seem odd, but it works for the town's 550 r

politics

A Judge Steps In: Protecting a Digital Safety Advocate

December 26, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a U. S. judge has put a temporary halt to the Trump administration's plan to detain Imran Ahmed, a British activist fighting against online misinformation. Ahmed, who lives in New York, is the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The U. S. government accused

politics

Malaysia's Political Future Hangs in the Balance

December 26, 2025

The upcoming verdict in the 1MDB case against former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is more than just a legal matter. It's a test for the current government's stability. Najib, who is already serving time for earlier convictions, faces more charges. These involve the alleged transfer of aroun

finance

Crypto's Rollercoaster Ride: Fed's Moves and Market Moods in Early 2026

December 26, 2025

In late 2025, the Federal Reserve made three interest rate cuts, hoping to cool inflation and boost jobs. But crypto markets didn't cheer. Instead, Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies dropped, losing over $1. 45 trillion in value from their October highs. This unexpected reaction

crime

Crypto Heist: How a 2022 Hack Kept Stealing for Years

December 26, 2025

In 2022, a big hack hit LastPass, a company that stores passwords. Thieves got away with encrypted backups of people's password vaults. These vaults had important info like crypto keys and seed phrases. The hackers had a field day. They used weak master passwords to crack open the vaults and steal c