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Big Deal: Italian Firm Secures Massive Qatar Project

December 22, 2025

An Italian company, Saipem, just scored a huge deal in Qatar. They're going to help build stuff offshore. The total cost? Around 4 billion dollars. But Saipem's part is about 3. 1 billion dollars. That's a lot of money! This project is going to take about five years. Saipem has a big ship called De

science

Science in Shambles: Researchers Share Their Struggles in 2025

December 22, 2025

In 2025, researchers in the United States faced immense challenges. The year started with a halt in key operations at the National Institutes of Health, disrupting ongoing studies and grant reviews. Simultaneously, executive orders were issued that declared only two sexes and ended diversity, equity

politics

Najib's Legal Battles: A Test for Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Drive

December 22, 2025

Malaysia's former leader, Najib Razak, is in the middle of a big legal fight. He's already in jail for his role in the huge 1MDB scandal. This week, two important court decisions will happen. First, the court will decide if Najib can finish his sentence at home instead of in prison. Then, they will

health

Why Are Health Care Costs Skyrocketing?

December 22, 2025

Health care costs are going up fast. This is a big problem. Many people think it's because of a big, combined health care system. They also blame high admin costs. But is that the whole story? First, let's talk about fraud. A lot of money is lost to fraud. Some experts say it's up to 10% of all hea

environment

Cartagena's Horse Carriages Face Modern Makeover

December 21, 2025

Cartagena, a beautiful city in Colombia, is known for its historic charm and iconic horse-drawn carriages. These carriages have been a major part of the city's tourism for many years, offering tourists a unique way to explore the city's colonial architecture and vibrant streets. However, the city go

politics

Political Moves and Money Talks: A Week in Review

December 21, 2025

This week, politics and finance intertwined in some surprising ways. Let's dive in. First up, Donald Trump's bank account got a major boost. His net worth shot up by over half a billion dollars in just one day. This happened because shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, where he owns a big chun

science

New Gelatin Trick Helps Detect Explosives Better

December 21, 2025

Forensic investigators have a tough job. They need to find tiny bits of explosives left after a blast. This helps them figure out what happened and who did it. But old ways of collecting these bits, like using cotton swabs or special liquids, don't always work well. They miss a lot of evidence, espe

crime

Unraveling True Crime: A Fresh Look at Chilling Stories

December 20, 2025

True crime stories have always fascinated people, and Netflix has a bunch of documentaries that dive into some of the most shocking cases. One of these is "Predators, " which revisits the controversial TV show "To Catch a Predator. " This show, which ran from 2004 to 2007, was known for setting up a

finance

The United Nations' Money Problem: A Rule That Hurts More Than Helps

December 20, 2025

The United Nations is facing a unique challenge. A rule that seems outdated is causing trouble. This rule says if the U. N. doesn't spend money because countries pay late or not at all, it has to return that money. This could mean giving back nearly $300 million next year. That's a lot of money, esp

crime

Uncovering the Hidden Fraud in Healthcare

December 19, 2025

The USPS Office of Inspector General recently brought to light a significant healthcare fraud scheme that has been operating for a decade. This scheme involved Texas pharmacies and medical professionals who billed the government for unnecessary prescriptions. The investigation revealed that these h