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The Case of the Missing Presidential Treasures

December 20, 2025

A trial is coming up soon for three men, including the person in charge of France's presidential silverware. They're accused of stealing fancy dishes and other valuable items from the Elysee Palace, the president's official home. The missing items were used for big events and are worth a lot of mone

sports

Joe Burrow's Future with Bengals: What's Really Going On?

December 20, 2025

Joe Burrow, the star quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has been making headlines lately. He's been open about not having fun this season, especially after a toe injury sidelined him for a while. But don't expect him to leave the Bengals anytime soon. The Bengals have invested a lot in Burrow.

crypto

Ether's Struggle: Why Investors Are Pulling Back

December 20, 2025

Ether's price took a hit recently, dropping to $2, 800. This caused a wave of liquidations, with $165 million in bullish futures positions wiped out. The tech sector's downturn, especially with Oracle's shares falling, added to the gloom. Investors are now eyeing the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) re

opinion

Colorado's Weather Science Under Fire: What's at Stake?

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration is targeting Colorado's top weather research labs. The Office of Management and Budget wants to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. They claim NCAR is spreading "climate alarmism" and pushing a "green new scam. " This is a big deal. For

health

Protecting Kids: A Closer Look at the New Gender Transition Rules

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids

celebrities

Taylor Swift's Heartbreaks and Comebacks

December 19, 2025

Taylor Swift has been open about her struggles with love and heartbreak. She recently shared her experiences with two past relationships in her Disney+ docuseries. Swift mentioned that she went through two breakups early in her tour, which was tough for her. She said that the tour gave her a reason

crime

Minnesota's Fraud Problem: A Closer Look

December 19, 2025

Minnesota is facing a serious issue with fraud in its state-run programs. A top prosecutor recently revealed that at least 14 programs have been identified as having significant fraud problems. This is a big deal because it involves a lot of money—around $18 billion paid out by Medicaid. The prosecu

politics

Thailand and Cambodia Clash: Can ASEAN Bring Peace?

December 19, 2025

In a tense standoff, Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a border dispute that has already claimed lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. The conflict, which reignited last week, has drawn the attention of global powers China and the U. S. , both pushing for a ceasefire ahead of a crucial ASEAN

sports

Sixers vs. Knicks: Where to Watch and What to Expect

December 19, 2025

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to play the New York Knicks, but fans won't see it on regular TV. Instead, they need to go to Amazon Prime Video. This is because of a big deal Amazon made with the NBA. The deal lasts until the 2035-36 season and is worth almost $20 billion. Joel Embiid, the Sixers'

business

Is MCE Really a Better Deal for Contra Costa County?

December 19, 2025

MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu