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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

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Israel‘s recent release 110 prisoners in exchange for three Israel soldiers sure was a game changer. But who are these prisoners? To kick things off, let’s talk about the prisoners Israel released in a swap. Zubeidi, our first character was considered a big shot militant leader but had a s

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Fireworks Erupt as Trump's Nominees Face Tough Questions

Imagine a room filled with Senate members poised to grill some of President Trump's nominees. The three nominees, who have gained attention for their controversial views, are Tulsi Gabbard for the director of national intelligence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the head of Health and Human Services and

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Oil Conundrum: Protectionism Meets Reality

Political intrigue and economic tension tinged the air as former President Trump weighs up a potential bighunted move. Trump had a brainwave. He'd target import prices he felt were unfair, but opted to consult as his strategic plan needed a cool head. He mulled over his options. The kne

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

The Shifting Ground in Gaza: A Refugee Crisis

A major change has hit the ground in Gaza. Israel has taken a hard stance. It has decided to not play nice with the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA. An Israeli diplomat, Danny Danon, announced that Israel will no longer work with the UNRWA. They want the UN agency to shut d

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Unmasking Political Spin on Social Media for Teens

Imagine scrolling through your social media feed and seeing a bunch of posts about politics. You might not know it, but some of those posts could be part of something called computational propaganda. Computational propaganda is when political actors use fancy tricks to influence what you see a

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

California's Budget: Smoke and Mirrors?

In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Idaho's Immigration Bills Spice Things Up

In a bold move, Idaho lawmakers are trying to change the game on immigration. Senators and Representatives are pushing two new laws designed to crack down on people living in Idaho without proper immigration papers. These bills want to make it a crime to be here illegally. But the bills don't stop

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kosher Convictions: A young woman's steadfast faith

Imagine being taken captive and having to choose between your life and your beliefs. That was the tough reality for Agam Berger during her 482 days of captivity. Agam chose to follow her faith, refusing to eat non-kosher meat. She was abducted from her base on October 7. Agam's dedication

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Think About This: Halting Traffic Charges in NYC

What if New York City's latest traffic charge is about to change? In the buzzing city of New York, there’s been talk about stopping a new rule that charges drivers for entering busy areas. The big boss of transportation, the Department of Transportation, is on the fence about this. These updates w

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's Confirmation Hearing Drama: A Health Secretary's Struggle

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a challenging second day at the Senate health committee hearing for the position of health secretary. It was a heated three-hour session that revealed a lot about his views and knowledge. Kennedy found himself in the hot seat with many questions about his stance on vaccin

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