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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Kim Jong‑Un Says He Will Talk to the U. S. If It Calls North Korea a Nuclear Power

Kim Jong‑Un made a surprising offer at the Workers’ Party congress that could change how the United States views North Korea. He said he would be willing to improve relations if Washington officially recognized the country as a nuclear‑armed state. The congress, held every five years, is a key momen

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

McDonald’s at the White House: A Quick‑Hit Snack for Olympic Winners

The U. S. men’s hockey team, who just brought home a gold medal, were greeted by President Donald Trump with a tray of McDonald’s burgers inside the White House. The move sparked criticism from many who see fast food as an odd choice for celebrating hard‑earned triumphs. Trump’s press secretary,

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

States Aim to Stop ICE Workers From Future Jobs

In several U. S. states, lawmakers are drafting bills that would bar people who join Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a specific window from working in state jobs later on. The proposals would touch everything from police work to teaching, and some even aim at the entire civil servic

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Military Ties to Scouting: A Shift in Strategy

The Pentagon is reconsidering a long‑standing partnership with Scouting America after a series of controversial proposals. For years, the U. S. military has supported Scout troops on bases and offered special ranks to young Eagle Scouts who join the armed forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Hidden Lures: How Spy Tactics Use Charm to Steal Secrets

Foreign powers often use subtle tricks to gain U. S. information, and one of the oldest methods is the “honeypot. ” In this approach an attractive person—sometimes a woman, sometimes a man—creates a friendly or romantic connection with a target who has access to sensitive data. The goal is not love

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Cuban Boat Incident Sparks U. S. and Cuban Tension

The Cuban coast guard stopped a speedboat that had come from Florida near the El Pino canal. The boat carried weapons and a crew of ten Cuban nationals who lived in the U. S. When Cuban border guards asked for identification, shots were fired from the boat. The guard commander was hurt but

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

The Youth Job Gap Is Growing Fast

In the last three months of 2025, almost a million UK residents aged 16‑24 were neither working nor studying. The Office for National Statistics says this group, called Neet, made up 12. 8% of that age range. The overall figure has slipped a little compared with last year, but the share of young wom

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Rubio’s Caribbean Stop Highlights U. S. Focus Amid Middle East Tensions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on St. Kitts and Nevis early Wednesday, aiming to showcase the United States’ commitment to the Western Hemisphere. The visit follows a recent U. S. military action that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, signaling a shift in regional prior

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Hungary Sees Ukraine as Threat to Oil Supply

In recent weeks, Hungary has taken a hard line against Ukraine, saying the country is blocking oil that flows through a key pipeline. The pipe, called Druzhba, brings Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia. Ukraine shut it down a month earlier after claiming damage from a strike, but Hungarian leader

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Older Leader Faces Growing Public Doubts About Mental Sharpness

The United States has seen a shift in how voters view the president’s mental and physical health. While Donald Trump was elected at 79, polls over the past year show a steady rise in concerns about his cognitive abilities. A recent survey conducted before his first State of the Union address found t

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