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May 16 2025POLITICS

Judges Clash Over Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban

The highest court in the land had a tough time on a Thursday. They were trying to figure out if lower court judges had overstepped their boundaries. This was all because of a policy by the Trump administration. The policy aimed to end birthright citizenship. That's the idea that anyone born in the U

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Gulf States: Big Wins and Missed Opportunities

The Gulf States pulled out all the stops for a recent visit by a US President. They had big hopes. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE wanted to show they were open for business and back in the good books with the US. They wanted to shift their relationship from just oil-for-security to something more

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May 16 2025POLITICS

The Military's New Strategy for Transgender Service Members

The military is changing how it handles transgender troops. Leaders will now spot service members who are transgender or have gender dysphoria. They will then send these individuals for medical checks that could lead to their dismissal. This new approach is part of a bigger plan to enforce a ban on

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Ceasefire Call: What's Next for Russia and the West?

Silence echoed from the Kremlin as the deadline for Ukraine's ceasefire demand came and went. This was a clear call for a 30-day ceasefire by Monday, May 12. The request came from Ukraine and its European allies, with a stern warning for Russia. If Russia did not agree, fresh sanction

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May 16 2025POLITICS

The Big Miss: Key Players Skip Ukraine Peace Talks

The stage was set for a major peace summit in Turkey. Leaders from Ukraine, Russia, and the U. S. were expected to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine. However, the event took a surprising turn when two key figures decided to skip the meeting. Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, and Donald Tru

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Zelensky's Smart Moves in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has been a complex dance of diplomacy and power plays. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been navigating this tricky situation with a new strategy. He has been learning how to work with U. S. President Donald Trump to gain an advantage. Zelensky and Trump have h

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Pushes for Peace Talks

Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is pushing for a face-to-face meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin. He wants to talk peace in Istanbul. But there's a catch. Putin hasn't said yes yet. Zelenskyy is clear about what he wants. He wants Putin to show up. He thinks it's the only way to prove that

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Putin's Peace Talks: A No-Show and a Mess

The stage was set for a major peace talk between Russia and Ukraine. The idea came from Russian President Vladimir Putin. He called for talks without any conditions. This was after Ukraine's friends, like Germany, France, and the UK, gave Moscow an ultimatum. They said Moscow had to accept a ceasefi

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Makes a Scene at Senate Hearing

The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen, found himself in handcuffs after a dramatic protest during a Senate hearing. The event took place in a Senate committee room, where Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying. Cohen was not alone in his protest; six others joi

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Silencing Science: The Chilling Effect of Political Pressure

Political decisions can have a big impact on science. Sometimes this is good. But sometimes it can be bad. It can even make scientists scared to speak up. This is what happened when Trump made big cuts to science budgets. Many researchers felt the heat. They worried about getting backlash. But

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