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Learning Japanese at 60: One Journalist’s Humble Battle and the Science Behind Late-Life Language Study

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

After seven years of weekly classes, I still can’t grasp Japanese. My teacher, Ayaka Ono, has taught about 600 students over 15 years, most between...

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EU Considers Looser 2035 Car Emissions Ban Amid Automaker Pressure

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

EU officials are moving to relax the 2035 ban on internal‑combustion car sales, shifting from a zero‑emission target to a 90% reduction in average...

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FIFA Cuts World Cup Ticket Prices to $60 for Loyal Fans After Backlash

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

FIFA has cut the price of some World Cup tickets for the most loyal fans, offering seats at just $60 for the final instead of the previously demanded...

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Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s Memoir Sells 1 Million Copies, Sparks Renewed Scrutiny of Prince Andrew

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir Nobody’s Girl has sold 1 million copies worldwide just two months after its release. Book Sales and Publishing...

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Suspected Militant Attack Kills Police Officer and Passerby While Polio Workers Are Protected in Pakistan

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

In the rugged district of Bajaur, a suspected militant attack on a police officer guarding polio workers has claimed two lives, leaving the community...

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EU Races to Use Frozen Russian Assets as Collateral for Ukraine Loan

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

EU leaders are racing to decide whether to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a loan to Ukraine. The Deadline On Tuesday, EU envoys...

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Brigitte Macron Defends Clumsy Sexist Slur Used on Feminist Protesters

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

On December 16, 2025, France’s first lady Brigitte Macron appeared in a video interview that sparked a national debate. In the clip, she explained...

Alex Carey hits a cricket century with red and white English flags and Australian flags behind score 326/8

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Alex Carey’s Home Hundred Lights Adelaide as England Edges Ahead in Ashes

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

Alex Carey’s 106 in Adelaide set the tone for a scorching third Ashes test, with England edging ahead on a record‑crowded day. A Record‑Breaking...

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Trump Meets Families of U.S. Soldiers Killed in Syria, Vows Retaliation

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

President Trump met with the families of U.S. service members who were killed in Syria last weekend and participated in a dignified transfer...

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Safonov’s Penalty Mastery Gives PSG First Global Title

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 23, 2025

Paris Saint‑Germain celebrated a historic triumph when backup goalkeeper Matvei Safonov stopped four consecutive penalties to secure a 2‑1 shootout...