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Picking the Next Fed Chief: A Tricky Task Ahead

December 21, 2025

The search for the next Federal Reserve chair is heating up, with President Donald Trump expected to make a decision soon. Three main candidates are in the running: Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and Christopher Waller. All three have promised to uphold the Fed's independence, but they also share a pre

crypto

Crypto Rules: What's Holding Up the Big Vote?

December 21, 2025

Lawmakers are still figuring out how to regulate cryptocurrency. They wanted to have a big vote on it this year, but it looks like they won't make it in time. Now, they're aiming for early 2026, but there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, there are some key disagreements. One big issue is ho

crypto

Crypto's Rollercoaster Ride: What's Next?

December 21, 2025

Crypto prices have been on a downhill slide for the past two months. This isn't just a small dip; it's a significant drop of about 30% since October. In total, around $1. 2 trillion has vanished from the market. But is this a cause for panic? Not necessarily. It's just a market correction, something

crime

Rio's Bloody Police Operation: What Really Happened?

December 21, 2025

In the early hours of October 28, a group of armed men fled the Alemão favela, sparking a violent confrontation with police. This event led to a massive police operation that lasted 17 hours and resulted in the deaths of 121 people, including four police officers. The operation, intended to dismantl

health

Bone Care: Why Calcium and Vitamin D Matter as You Age

December 21, 2025

As people get older, their bones become weaker. This is especially true for women going through menopause. During this time, women lose a lot of bone mass quickly. After menopause, bone loss slows down but still happens every year. Men also lose bone mass as they age, starting around 50. Weaker bon

education

The Struggle for School: Rohingya Refugees and the Right to Learn

December 21, 2025

The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face a tough reality when it comes to education. Despite international laws that promise everyone the right to learn, these promises often stay just that—promises. The Rohingyas, who fled violence in Myanmar, find themselves in a tricky situation. Bangladesh has t

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

sports

The Odd Two-Point Play That Puzzled a Coach

December 20, 2025

Sean McVay, the Rams' coach, recently found himself in a confusing situation after a wild two-point conversion in a game against the Seahawks. This play tied the score, and McVay wasn't happy with how it went down. He explained, "It's a technicality issue. " The rule says that fumbles can't be adva

politics

Gaza's Future: New Leaders and Soldiers on the Way

December 20, 2025

The U. S. has big plans for Gaza. They want to set up new leaders and bring in soldiers from other countries. This is all to keep the peace after a shaky truce. The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, talked about this at a recent press event. He said the current situation in Gaza is not working