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Friday, December 5th, 2025
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Stellantis, the auto company behind Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, is planning to invest $13 billion into the US, which is projected to boost the economy and create over 5,000 jobs in the Midwest. Read more below!
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🔫 Bullet Proof
The US Military has developed the craziest weapons
When watching action or spy movies, we’ll often see gadgets used that seem too crazy to be believed; guns that can fold into your pocket, pens with buttons that make your enemies throw up. As it turns out, these movies aren’t that far off from real weapons that exist in real life.
The US military is behind some of the craziest, out-of-this-world weaponry that has to be seen to be believed. This list contains ten of the wildest ones, ranging from real-life invisibility cloaks, grenades the size of golf balls, and devices that can evaporate the water off of people’s skin.
🚚 Truckin’ Along
These trucks race along a figure 8 track while hauling trailers
Pickup trucks are known for their durability and ability to haul heavy vehicles behind them, but have you ever wondered what it’d be like to test both these qualities at once? Check out this intense video of 25 pickup trucks hauling large camping trailers on a figure 8 racing track. Don’t worry, crashes 100% happen. If you like this video, then check out a similar race but with large yellow school buses instead!
Morning Meme
👀 You’ll Wanna See This
Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast are currently in a heated bidding war to buy out Warner Bros, with Netflix seemingly in the lead. While Paramount has submitted a bid to buy out the entirety of the company, both Netflix and Comcast are only interested in the film studio and streaming service HBO Max that Warner Bros owns.
Depending on who wins the bid, this could be a massive win for that company’s streaming service subscribers, as they will most likely gain access to HBO Max’s catalogue. Read more about the potential sale and how it could affect you here.
The Goodie Bag
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The Power of “I Noticed…”: If you catch your child doing something kind or responsible, say, “I noticed that.” It’s specific, affirming, and builds intrinsic motivation far better than “Good job.” 🎅🏻
OSU’s Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin both received Big Ten honors on Thursday. Smith was named Receiver of the Year for the second year in a row, and Sayin was named Freshman of the Year. (Read more here)
📰 In The News
Stellantis, the auto company behind Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, just announced on Wednesday that it's investing $13 billion in U.S. factories and operations over the next four years, including building five new car models.
This deal, praised by investors and tied to new U.S. tariffs, will create about 5,000 jobs in Midwest plants, including one plant set to be built in Ohio, and boost local suppliers. If successful, the plan could add billions to the U.S. economy by keeping more car-making at home instead of overseas. Read more here.
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