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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

US-China Tech Trade Tensions: What's Next?

The U. S. is looking at new ways to limit tech exports to China. This isn't just about laptops or jet engines. It's about anything made with U. S. software. Why? China recently tightened its own rules on rare earth exports. These are vital for tech manufacturing. The U. S. sees this as a big deal.

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's New Wings: The Gripen Fighter Jet Deal

Sweden and Ukraine have just made a big deal. They plan to send up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. These jets are made by Saab, a Swedish company. The agreement was signed by the leaders of both countries. So, what's the big deal about these Gripen jets? They are fourth-generation, light, an

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Unmasking Hidden Bias: A Closer Look at Controversial Texts

In a recent heated exchange, a comedian brought attention to some troubling messages linked to a Trump nominee. These texts, which surfaced during a public discussion, have sparked a debate about the nominee's beliefs and associations. The texts in question reportedly contained references to Nazi i

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Unveiling the Costs and Rules of Sharing a Life Story

In the world of print media, there's a special section that helps families share the story of a loved one's life. This section is called the obituaries. But did you know that there are specific rules and costs involved in placing an obituary in a newspaper? First, let's talk about the information y

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Graham Platner: A Marine, A Farmer, A Candidate Under Fire

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer from Sullivan, Maine, is no stranger to controversy. In the past week, his campaign for the U. S. Senate has been rocked by revelations of past Reddit posts and a tattoo that resembles a Nazi symbol. Despite this, Platner's supporters turned out in force f

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Americans Split on Money Worries and Immigration Views

People in the U. S. have different worries and opinions based on who they are and what they believe. Many are stressed about paying for their homes and daily needs. Around 38% of Americans are anxious about this, but Democrats and independents worry more than Republicans. Hispanic and Black American

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

A Judge Schools the Government on Sex Ed Basics

A federal judge might just stop the Trump administration from cutting funds for sex education programs. This decision came after the judge called out the government's reasoning for the cuts. The administration claims it wants to "protect" kids from "radical gender ideology. " But really, it seems li

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

US to Share Old Plutonium for Nuclear Fuel by Year-End

The U. S. Energy Department is planning to announce by the end of December which companies will receive around 19. 7 metric tons of surplus plutonium from the Cold War era. This plutonium will be used to make fuel for nuclear reactors. Applications from companies are due by November 21. This plan i

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Haiti's Elections Hit a Roadblock: Gangs and Chaos Delay Democracy

Haiti is in a tough spot. Elections won't happen before February 2026. Why? Gangs are running wild, making it too dangerous to vote. The last elections were in 2016. The president was killed in 2021. Since then, gangs have taken over big parts of the country. The electoral council tried to check vo

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Standing Up for Patients: Nurses and the Fight Against ICE in Hospitals

California hospitals are facing a new challenge: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are showing up unannounced, demanding patient information, and causing fear. This is not just a problem for the patients but also for the nurses who are caught in the middle. One nurse, with years of e

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