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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

The Gulf of America Officially lands on Google Maps

Google Maps is now showcasing a new name for a massive body of water. Anyone in the U. S. using Google Maps will see the name “Gulf of America", people in Mexico will see “Gulf of Mexico. ” The switch comes after a decision by the U. S. President Donald Trump to rename the area. Go

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Hamas and Israel Spar Over Release Dates

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under threat following disagreements over hostage releases. Hamas and Israel started finger-pointing with each other, claiming violations of the recent ceasefire deal. The deal, which has been in place for just three weeks, is feeling the strain as

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Mineral Treasure: A New Frontier for US Aid

Ukraine, a country rich in natural resources, is attempting to strike a deal with the US for continued military support. This time, the carrot is its vast mineral deposits, which could provide valuable rare earth elements. These elements are crucial for many technologies we use daily, like smartphon

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

From Halftime to Heartbreak: Sudan and Gaza Conflicts Explained

The Super Bowl halftime show took a surprising turn with a protest. It was trying to show the world what's going on in Sudan and Gaza without focusing on the game. This protest was about the wars happening in the Middle East. The Gaza Strip is a small area near the Mediterranean. It has a lot of

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Prisons cost more, but are they making us safer?

New York's prisons are full of aging inmates, and the costs are rising. This is not making the public any safer, according to the state’s top judge. Many people think that locking up criminals for a long time will make society safer. But the numbers tell a different story. When more people are

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Political Calculations: NYC Mayor's Case Alleging Corruption May be On The Rocks

A surprising twist unfolded in the political scene. The Department of Justice has advised prosecutors in New York to abandon the corruption case against NYC Mayor Louis Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove sent an official memo instructing the prosecutors to drop the charges. The timing

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Shielding Sensitive Data

In a bold move, a bunch of labor unions are taking legal action to stop billionaire Elon Musk from getting a peek at private data in key U. S. government agencies. The draft lawsuit is in a Maryland court and accusing the former administration of breaking federal privacy rules. The drama started wh

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Funding Freeze Chaos: Judge Says No More Stalling!

Rhode Island's federal judge has finally had it. He pointed out that the Federal Government still managed to halt some funding despite his previous order to resume it. This is indeed a big deal. The judge had already spoken and it was clear. The government had no excuse for not following the or

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Drops Charges: Why Mayor Adams Might Be Off the Hook

In a surprising move, the Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. This decision comes just as the mayor's reelection campaign is heating up. The memo, written by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, doesn't question the

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Tariffs: Will Trump make America's steel great again?

The steel and aluminum sectors are buzzing with the latest news from the White House. The American president has announced a significant increase in tariffs in a move that some believe will hurt and some believe will boost the US economy, and those sectors in particular. This is not the first time

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