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Shaking Up Childhood Vaccines: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

December 20, 2025

Big changes are coming to how kids in the U. S. get their vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to shake things up. He wants to use a vaccine schedule from Denmark, a country much smaller and less diverse than the U. S. This could mean fewer shots for American children. This

politics

Unrest in Israel: Protests, Politics, and Power Plays

December 20, 2025

Israel is buzzing with activity, both on the streets and in the political arena. Protests are popping up all over the country, with the biggest one happening in Tel Aviv. Families of victims from the October 7 attack and soldiers who fought in Gaza are leading the charge, demanding answers and accou

politics

U. S. and Taiwan Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Rising Tensions

December 20, 2025

The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma

politics

EU and South America Trade Deal Hits Another Snag

December 19, 2025

The European Union has once again delayed signing a trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. This time, the signing was pushed back to January, marking yet another delay in a process that has been ongoing for 25 years. The EU's top official, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed hope

environment

What Happened to Climate Change Efforts in 2025?

December 19, 2025

In 2025, the United States saw a sharp turnaround in climate change efforts. After years of optimism, the new administration under President Donald Trump quickly undid many environmental policies. This shift was so significant that it was given a name: greenlash. Greenlash refers to the backlash aga

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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

business

Godzilla Studio Takes Over UK Anime Company, Eyes Big European Plans

December 19, 2025

Toho, the Japanese company behind Godzilla, has just bought Anime Limited, a UK-based anime distributor. This move is part of Toho's bigger plan to grow in Europe. The deal means Toho now owns Anime Limited outright, and the UK company will keep running on its own. The boss of Anime Limited, Andrew

politics

Europe's Big Money Problem: Should They Use Russia's Frozen Cash for Ukraine?

December 18, 2025

European leaders are in a tough spot. They're meeting to talk about some big issues. One of the biggest is what to do with Russia's money that's stuck in Europe. This money was frozen after Russia invaded Ukraine. The idea is to use this money to help Ukraine. But not everyone agrees. Some countrie

education

Studying Abroad: A Journey of Languages and Adventures

December 18, 2025

In 2021, a student from Scotland embarked on a life-changing journey. She moved to Germany at the age of 19 to work as an English language assistant. This opportunity was made possible by the Erasmus scheme, which provided partial funding. However, this was one of the last groups to benefit from Era

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Europe's Big Move: Using Russia's Frozen Money for Ukraine

December 18, 2025

Europe is thinking about using Russia's frozen money to help Ukraine. This is a big deal because it's never been done before. Some countries, like Belgium, are not happy about it. They think it's risky and might cause problems. The European Union (EU) has a lot of money from Russia frozen in its ba