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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Government Health Workers: The Unseen Casualties of a Purge

Imagine working hard to make sure seniors get affordable medicines, or to stop dangerous chemicals from getting into our food. Imagine fighting to lower the high maternal death rates in America. These were the jobs of thousands of dedicated government employees. But suddenly, they found themselves o

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's DOGE Faces Legal Hurdles

Judge Tanya Chutkan has expressed doubts about issuing a broad restraining order against Elon Musk and his cost-cutting initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The judge is cautious about acting on news reports alone and has questioned the evidence presented by the 14 states invo

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Europe's Mixed Messages: Leaders Navigate Ukraine Crisis

European leaders are trying to figure out their role in the Ukraine crisis. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, invited a few key European leaders to Paris. This was a move to show that Europe can handle its own security without relying on the U. S. or Russia. Macron wants Europe to be less depen

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

A Glimmer of Hope: Hostages to be Released

In a surprising turn of events, Hamas has announced that they will be releasing the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday. This includes the youngest hostages, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were just nine months and four years old when they were taken. The news has brought a mix of relief and sadn

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Leonard Peltier: A Long-Awaited Freedom

Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, finally walked out of a Florida prison. This happened after President Joe Biden decided to shorten his life sentence. Peltier had been in prison for nearly 50 years. Many Native Americans see his imprisonment as a symbol of unfair treatment. They believe

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

New York City's Top Leaders Quit, Mayor Faces Crisis

In a surprising turn of events, four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top deputies have decided to step down from their positions. This move comes after a series of challenges and a significant shake-up in the city's political landscape. Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Tax Season Data Access: A Risky Move?

Imagine this: a group called DOGE, created to boost government efficiency, is pushing to access IRS data systems during tax season. This isn't just any data; we're talking about highly sensitive personal and financial information of over 100 million people and businesses. These systems are complex a

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Argentina's Ex-President Faces Serious Allegations

A federal judge in Argentina has taken a big step. He decided there is enough proof to formally charge former President Alberto Fernández with hurting his ex-partner, Fabiola Yáñez. This isn't just about a few bruises. The judge said the incidents happened twice and were part of a bigger pattern of

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Data Disagreement Leads to Top Social Security Official's Exit

A high-ranking official at the Social Security Administration (SSA) has stepped down. Michelle King, who had been at the helm, chose to leave after a disagreement with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to sensitive data. The White House confirmed the change, nominati

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Trump and Musk's Odd Press Conference: What Body Language Experts Saw

In a surprising move, President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk held a joint press conference at the Oval Office. Musk, who was not elected by American voters, was given the floor to discuss his initiative to streamline the government. Trump claimed that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (D

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