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Crime

Trump Takes Aim at Youth Crime Surge

A 15-year-old from Hyattsville, Maryland, faces charges of assault and robbery after attacking Edward Coristine, a former worker at the Department of Government Efficiency. In response, President Donald Trump is advocating for federal involvement, citing rising violence among young people.

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Technology

Youthful Drones Turn Putin’s Major Refinery into Chaos

Early in the morning on November 16, 2025, explosions rocked the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery located in Russia’s Samara Oblast—almost 900 kilometers from Ukraine’s front lines. This attack, the sixth confirmed Ukrainian assault on the site, signifies a bold escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to undermine Russia’s energy resources. Even as Russian air defenses reported intercepting 23 drones, several still reached their target, with officials now evaluating the total damage incurred.

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Science

Research Reveals Recent Solar Flare Disruptions in Earth’s Ionosphere

This month, a series of intense X-class solar flares created stunning auroras that were visible from a surprisingly wide area—stretching from northern Europe all the way to Florida. Researchers at NJIT’s Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) have also documented how these solar events affected Earth’s upper atmosphere, albeit in less obvious ways.