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Odesa Under Fire: A City in the Crosshairs

December 20, 2025

In the dead of night, Odesa faced another brutal attack. Russia's relentless strikes on this Black Sea port city have left a grim toll. Eight lives were lost, and 27 more were hurt. The latest assault targeted a port facility in Pivdenne. A bus full of people was caught in the crossfire, adding to t

politics

Who Really Started the Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine?

December 20, 2025

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, recently made some bold statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. He questioned who actually started the conflict and criticized Western leaders for backing Ukraine. Orbán argued that Ukraine is not as small as some might think and that it's not entirely clear

crime

Sudan's Forgotten Crisis: The Human Cost of Darfur's Fall

December 20, 2025

The recent takeover of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified the ongoing civil war in Sudan. This conflict, raging for nearly three years, has reached a grim turning point with the RSF gaining near-total control of the region. The RSF's brutal act

politics

Ukraine's Fight: Missiles, Talks, and Money

December 20, 2025

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukraine faces both destruction and diplomatic efforts. A Russian missile strike hit the port of Odesa, killing eight and injuring 27. This attack happened just as a Russian representative was preparing to meet with U. S. officials in Florida to discuss a potential p

environment

Weather Science in Peril: A Risky Move by the Trump Administration

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo

health

Forever Chemicals: A Hidden Threat to Our Health

December 20, 2025

Forever chemicals, man-made substances designed to repel water, oil, and stains, are everywhere. They are in nonstick pans, fast-food wrappers, and waterproof jackets. Scientists have already linked them to serious health issues like liver damage, high cholesterol, fertility problems, birth defects,

entertainment

The Hidden World of LEGO: Where Bricks Tell a Story

December 20, 2025

In Denmark, a secret museum holds the history of LEGO, a toy that has been a part of many childhoods. This museum, only accessible to LEGO employees, showcases the evolution of the iconic brick. The museum is located near the original home of LEGO's founder, Ole Kirk Kristiansen, reminding visitors

entertainment

Bowen Yang's Next Chapter: A Change at SNL

December 20, 2025

Bowen Yang, a standout performer on "Saturday Night Live, " is leaving the show this season. This news comes after he appeared in a recent episode hosted by Ariana Grande, with whom he worked in "Wicked. " Yang joined "SNL" in 2018 as a writer and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a fan favorite

politics

Ukraine's Bold Moves Against Russia's Oil Trade

December 20, 2025

Ukraine has been making daring strikes on Russia's oil tankers. They've used drones to hit four ships in just a few weeks. These attacks show Ukraine is getting more confident and willing to take big risks. Two of these attacks happened far from Ukraine, in the Mediterranean Sea. The other two were

politics

New Peace Talk Plan: US Steps In Between Ukraine and Russia

December 20, 2025

The US has come up with a fresh idea for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. This new plan might include the US and possibly Europe sitting at the table. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared this update on a Saturday. Kyiv is still deciding if they like this new format. They want to s