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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Holiday Shopping Blues: Why Americans Are Feeling the Pinch

Americans are feeling the heat this holiday season, with many struggling to afford gifts and groceries. A recent survey shows that a large number of people are dipping into their savings and hunting for bargains. This is not just a seasonal blip; it’s a sign of ongoing economic pressures. The surve

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Border Dispute: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Pause Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia have decided to stop fighting again. This isn't new. They've been arguing over land for a long time. The problem started with a map from 1907. Thailand says it's wrong. Cambodia says it's right. A court said Cambodia is right in 1962. Many Thais are still upset about that. Bot

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Justice Wins: A Salvadoran Man's Fight for Fairness

A Salvadoran man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, was recently freed from immigration detention after a federal judge ruled that the government did not have a lawful order for his removal. This decision came after Garcia was deported to El Salvador in March due to what Immigration and Customs Enforcement call

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's Controversial Pardon: What's Really Going On?

Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, has stirred up quite the storm with his recent pardon of Tina Peters. She's a former Colorado elections clerk who's currently behind bars. Peters was handed a nine-year sentence for her role in the 2020 election drama. The trouble started when she let unauth

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

CNN: Who's Really in Control?

CNN is in a tough spot. It's like a hot potato, and everyone wants a piece. First, Netflix wanted to buy most of CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. But they didn't want the news networks. They wanted the movie studios and streaming services. CNN staff thought this was good news. They reme

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Iran's Crackdown: Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Rearrested

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was recently taken into custody in Iran. This happened while she was at a memorial service for Khosrow Alikordi, a human rights lawyer who died under mysterious circumstances. The Iranian government has not yet commented on her arrest, but it's clear tha

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A Leader Steps Down as U. S. Boat Attacks Face Questions

A high-ranking U. S. Navy leader has left his post early, sparking curiosity about why he chose to retire now. Admiral Alvin Holsey, who was in charge of military activities in Latin America, handed over his responsibilities to Air Force Lieutenant General Evan Pettus during a quiet ceremony near Mi

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Underwater Watch: British Navy Keeps an Eye on Russian Sub

The British navy has been busy lately. They spent three days keeping tabs on a Russian submarine cruising through the English Channel. The submarine, named Krasnodar, is a sneaky Kilo-class type. It sailed on the surface the whole time, but the British were ready to dive into action if it went under

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Republicans Clash Over Health Care Subsidies

House Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing to unveil a health care package next week, but not everyone in his party is on board. A group of Republicans, mostly from swing districts, are pushing for a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies before they expire at the end of the month. T

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Powerful Figures in Epstein's Photo Collection

A massive collection of nearly 100, 000 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate has surfaced, featuring some well-known figures. Among them are former U. S. Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, along with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and filmmaker Woody Allen. These images, released by House D

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