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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Millions Face Food Benefit Uncertainty as Government Stays Shut

The US government shutdown is causing major problems for millions of people. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that food benefits, which help over 41 million Americans, won't be issued in November. This is a big deal because many people rely on these benefits to eat. The shutdown ha

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Searching for Answers in Gaza

In a rare moment of cooperation, Israel has given Hamas permission to search for the remains of hostages in areas under Israeli military control in Gaza. This unusual move comes as part of a temporary truce between the two sides. The search is focused on areas behind what is known as the Yellow Line

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Big Names Fund White House Ballroom Upgrade

The White House is getting a major makeover. The project, which includes a new ballroom, is expected to cost over $300 million. The good news is that taxpayers won't be footing the bill. Instead, 37 donors are stepping up to cover the costs. These donors are a mix of big tech companies, private ind

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Russia's New Missile: A Game Changer?

Russia recently unveiled a new missile that can carry nuclear weapons. This missile, called Burevestnik, is said to have flown over 14, 000 kilometers in a recent test. That's like flying from New York to Sydney and back, but not quite. The test lasted 15 hours, and officials say that's not even the

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Kurdish Fighters Leave Turkey for Peace Talks

In a surprising turn of events, a Kurdish group has decided to pull its fighters out of Turkey and into Iraq. This move is part of a bigger plan to make peace with the Turkish government. The group, known as the PKK, has been fighting in Turkey for a long time, causing many deaths since the 1980s.

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Asia Tour: A Mix of Spectacle and Substance

President Trump kicked off his Asia tour in Malaysia with a grand entrance. He stepped off the plane in Kuala Lumpur to a lively welcome, complete with drummers and cheering crowds. This was not just a simple arrival; it was a show. Trump seemed to enjoy the spotlight, waving and smiling as he made

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

The Big White House Remodel: What People Really Think

The White House is getting a major upgrade. A huge ballroom is being built, and the East Wing is being torn down. This is the biggest change to the White House in a long time. The project costs a lot of money and has sparked a lot of debate. Some people think it's a great idea. They say the White H

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Darfur's Tense Power Struggle: Who Will Control El Fasher?

In the troubled region of Darfur, a paramilitary group has made a bold move. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claim to have taken over the army's main base in El Fasher. This city is in a tough spot, with many people going hungry and fighting going on around it. The RSF say they now control the Sixth

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

A Chat with the Treasury Chief: What's Up with the U. S. and China?

So, there's this big shot from the U. S. Treasury, Scott Bessent, who was chatting on TV recently. He's been busy talking to China about some serious stuff, like tariffs and trade deals. He said they might have worked out a truce, which is good news because the U. S. was threatening to slap a huge 1

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Big Money Moves: Trump's Ballroom Dreams

President Donald Trump has a new project in mind. He wants to build a fancy ballroom at the White House. The price tag? A whopping $300 million. That's a lot of money. So, who's footing the bill? Trump's team is reaching out to old friends and allies. Meredith O'Rourke is leading the charge. She's

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