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May 23 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Mayor Under Scrutiny: What's Behind the Federal Probe?

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has kicked off an investigation into Chicago's hiring practices. This comes after Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent remarks about the diversity in his administration. The focus is on whether the city is favoring certain groups in its hiring process. This i

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Massive Drone Attack Amidst Diplomatic Moves

Russia's latest move in the Ukraine conflict involved a massive drone attack. This was one of the largest drone strikes since the war began. It happened on a Sunday. The attack happened just one day before a major discussion was set to take place. President Trump was supposed to talk with Presid

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Judge Halts Trump's Education Department Overhaul

A federal judge in Boston recently put a stop to President Trump's ambitious plan to overhaul the Education Department. This move was a significant blow to one of Trump's long-standing campaign promises. The judge's decision came after two major lawsuits were filed, challenging the legality of the p

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May 23 2025POLITICS

What Might the UK Look Like After the 2024 Election?

The UK is gearing up for the 2024 general election. Political parties are rolling out their manifestos. These documents outline what each party plans to do if they win. They are a mix of concrete plans and hopeful outcomes. For example, a party might promise tax cuts. They might also claim that thes

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May 22 2025POLITICS

A Tense Meeting, A Calm President

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faced a tough meeting with President Trump. It was not what anyone expected. Trump's actions during the meeting were quite shocking. He tried to stir things up by showing videos and spreading false information. He even claimed there was a "white genocide" hap

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May 22 2025POLITICS

The Future of Diego Garcia: A Strategic Shift

The UK has made a significant move by agreeing to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This decision is all about keeping a crucial US military base, Diego Garcia, running smoothly. The base is a big deal for both the US and the UK, especially for keeping an eye on global security an

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May 22 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Move to Keep Education Doors Open

A federal judge in Massachusetts made a significant move on Thursday. The judge issued a temporary order to stop a plan by President Trump. The plan involved shutting down the Education Department. This order came as a surprise to many. It also blocked U. S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon from fo

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May 22 2025POLITICS

Putin's Winning Streak Keeps Ukraine War Alive

The U. S. President, Donald Trump, recently shared a surprising insight with European leaders. He revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to stop his military actions in Ukraine. The reason? Putin thinks he is ahead in the game. This news came after Trump's conversation with Put

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May 22 2025POLITICS

A Divided House Passes a Massive Tax Plan

The House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, just passed a huge tax and spending bill. This bill is a big deal because it puts a lot of money into the military and border security. It also gives tax breaks to certain groups, like people who receive tips or have car loans. This bill is pa

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May 22 2025POLITICS

Chagossians Fight for Their Homeland

The UK's decision to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has faced a significant legal hurdle. A recent court ruling has paved the way for this transfer to proceed. This move has sparked intense debate and emotion among the Chagossian people, who have a deep connection to the islands. The Chag

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