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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight: Weapons Resume Amid Rising Tensions

The U. S. has decided to restart sending weapons to Ukraine after a brief pause. This change comes as Russia's attacks on Ukraine are getting worse. President Trump said that Ukraine needs these weapons to protect itself. The Pentagon first stopped sending weapons last week. They said they were wor

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Silencing Workers: The End of Secret Deals?

A big change is coming to how companies handle complaints. Soon, bosses won't be able to use secret deals to stop workers from talking about sexual misconduct or discrimination at work. This change is part of a new law expected to pass later this year. These secret deals, called non-disclosure agre

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Gaza Talks Take Time: What's Really Going On?

Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are taking longer than hoped. Qatar, which is hosting the talks, says both sides need more time to agree. This is not what Donald Trump wanted. He had hoped to announce a deal during Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week. But it looks like that won't

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Wisconsin Takes a Stand Against Conversion Therapy

In a big move, Wisconsin's highest court just said the state can ban conversion therapy. This isn't just about one issue, though. It's also about who gets to make the rules in the state. The court said a group of lawmakers can't just block rules they don't like. This gives the governor more power to

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Say Goodbye to Shoe Removal at Airport Security!

Big changes are coming to airport security. After almost 20 years, the TSA is finally letting passengers keep their shoes on during screening. This new rule starts this Sunday at many major airports and will soon roll out to all U. S. airports. Why the change? The TSA has been working on ways to sp

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Trade Talks or Tariffs: Countries Face Tough Choices

Fourteen countries got a wake-up call from the U. S. They have until August 1 to make a deal. If not, they'll pay more to sell their stuff to America. The U. S. is playing hardball. They say, "Make a deal or pay more. " But if these countries fight back with their own taxes, the U. S. will hit them

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Gets Weapons Again After US Halt

The US has decided to send more weapons to Ukraine after a brief pause. This comes after Ukraine faced heavy attacks from Russia. The US had stopped sending some weapons last week, including Patriot missiles and artillery shells. Ukraine's President Zelensky had asked for the weapons to keep coming,

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

A French Leader's Big Trip to Britain

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, is in the UK for a three-day state visit. This is a big deal because it's the first time a French president has come to Britain for a state visit since 2008. It's also the first time a leader from the European Union has visited since Brexit. Macron and his wif

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

A Russian Minister's Mysterious End: What Really Happened?

A high-ranking official in Russia is gone. Roman Starovoit, the transportation minister, was found dead. The official story says it was suicide. But many questions remain unanswered. Starovoit's body was discovered in a wealthy area near Moscow. He had a gunshot wound. A gun, given to him as a gift

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Lawmaker Takes Aim at Weather Tweaking: What's the Real Deal?

A U. S. representative recently made waves by announcing plans to introduce a bill that would ban weather modification and geoengineering. This move comes as heavy rains and flooding have caused chaos in Texas, leaving many people stranded. The bill would make it a serious crime to release any subst

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