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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Qatar's Airspace Shutdown: What's Happening and Why?

Qatar made a big move. It shut down its airspace. This happened right after the US and UK told their people in Qatar to stay put. The US said to do this just to be safe. The UK followed the US lead. Why? Because the US had just bombed some places in Iran. Iran is not happy. It said it might hit back

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

New York's Democratic Primary: A Tight Race with Big Stakes

In the New York City mayoral race, things are heating up. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, is giving Andrew Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor, a run for his money. A recent poll shows they're neck and neck, with Mamdani even pulling ahead when considering ranked-choice voting. Ranked

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Iran's Strait of Hormuz: A Risky Move?

Tensions in the Middle East are heating up, and Iran is considering a bold move that could shake up the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran, is a critical route for oil and gas shipments. About 20 million barrels of oil and a signi

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Texas THC Showdown: Abbott vs. Patrick

Governor Greg Abbott made a bold move by vetoing a bill that aimed to ban THC products in Texas. This decision didn't sit well with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who had been a strong supporter of the ban. Abbott's reasoning? He believed the ban could lead to legal troubles and clash with federal laws. Inst

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Trump and Medvedev in a Nuclear Showdown

In a recent online clash, former U. S. President Donald Trump took aim at Russian official Dmitry Medvedev over claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities. Medvedev, who serves as Russia's Security Council deputy chairman, suggested that several countries might supply Iran with nuclear warheads follow

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

A New Way to Pay Less Tax in the UK

Reform UK has a new idea. They want to let non-doms, people who live in the UK but have a home abroad for taxes, pay a big fee. This fee is £250, 000. In return, they won't pay some UK taxes. This includes taxes on money made abroad, capital gains, and inheritance tax. The money from these fees wou

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Texas THC Ban: Governor Says No to Strict Rules

Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a big decision. He said no to a bill that would have banned all THC products in the state. This means people can still buy THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other items. The bill would have been one of the toughest in the country. It would have made it a crime to own,

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Family Torn Apart: Marine Vet's Wife Detained by ICE

A Marine Corps veteran is struggling to explain to his young children where their mother went after she was taken into custody by ICE. Adrian Clouatre's wife, Paola, a 25-year-old Mexican national, was detained while trying to secure a green card. This has left Adrian caring for their 2-year-old son

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Ariana Grande Joins Call for Trump's Impeachment Over Iran Strike

Ariana Grande recently supported a statement made by Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The statement argued that President Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran could be a reason for impeachment. Grande shared this statement on her Instagram Stories. The Congresswoman's statement hi

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Israel and Iran Clash: What's Really Going On?

Israel took action early Monday. They hit several spots in Tehran. This included Evin Prison and the Fordo nuclear site. Israel said they targeted places tied to Iran's government and security forces. The strikes hit command centers of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This group is

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