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May 29 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Who Controls the Copyright Office?

The battle for control of the U. S. Copyright Office is heating up. A federal judge recently decided not to stop the Trump administration from replacing the office's director, Shira Perlmutter. The judge, Timothy Kelly, felt that Perlmutter did not prove that her removal would cause serious harm. T

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Hunger Crisis: A Desperate Search for Food

The dire situation in Gaza reached a boiling point when a large group of starving Palestinians forced their way into a United Nations food storage facility. This event, which took place in central Gaza, resulted in two deaths and several injuries. The incident highlights the worsening famine conditi

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Departure from the White House

Elon Musk is stepping away from his role in the White House. This move comes after he expressed his dissatisfaction with the president's budget plan. He had been serving as a special government employee, which allowed him to work for the federal government for up to 130 days each year. His time i

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Dallas Ditches Old Parking Rules: What Does This Mean For The City?

Parking rules in Dallas have been stuck in the past for over 50 years. That all changed when the Dallas City Council voted to update these outdated parking codes. This move is a big step forward for small businesses, housing, and neighborhoods. The old rules were a nightmare for small businesses. T

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May 29 2025POLITICS

A Young Athlete's Triumph Sparks Statewide Policy Change

A high school athlete in California has unintentionally sparked a significant change in the state's sports policy. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has decided to expand eligibility for the state finals. This decision came after a social media outburst from a former president. The out

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Government Official Questions Top Medical Journals' Integrity

The head of the Health and Human Services department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has recently sparked controversy. He suggested that scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) should stop publishing in three major medical journals. The reason? He believes these journals are influenced

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Health Chief's Controversial Move Sparks Worry

The recent actions of the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , have sparked significant concern among public health experts. His decision to overrule longstanding procedures has raised eyebrows and alarm bells. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Di

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Social Media Spat with Putin

Donald Trump's recent social media posts about Vladimir Putin have sparked a heated response from Russian state media. The former U. S. president took to his platform, Truth Social, to criticize Putin following Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. He warned that Putin is "playing with fire

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May 29 2025POLITICS

The US-China Trade Dilemma: A Win-Win That's Hard to See

The U. S. and China are at a standstill. The U. S. aims to bring manufacturing back home. China wants to sell its goods in the American market. This is a tough situation, but a smart solution could make it work for both sides. In the past, China demanded that American companies build factories in C

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Weather, War, and Food: How Climate and Conflict Mix

Weather and war. Two things that don't sound like they go together. Yet, they can have a big impact on food prices. It's not just about the fighting. Extreme weather can mess up food production. When these two things happen at the same time, it can be a double whammy for food supplies. Take the Rus

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