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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Alaskans Stick to Denali, Despite Trump's Name Change

Jeff King, a four-time Iditarod champ, lives in the shadow of North America's tallest peak, Denali. He and many Alaskans are upset that President Trump wants to change the mountain's name back to Mount McKinley. The peak's original name, Denali, is sacred to the Athabascan tribe. They've lived in th

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

South Korea's President Yoon: A Trial to Remember

In a historic move, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially charged with leading an insurrection. This comes after he declared martial law briefly last month, accusing the opposition of hindering his government. The decision to indict him sets a new precedent, as he's the first pre

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Why Egypt and Jordan Might Say No to Moving Gaza Palestinians

President Trump's idea to have Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from Gaza is likely to face strong opposition. These countries fear that accepting refugees could lead to security issues and make a Palestinian state impossible. Additionally, many Palestinians worry that leaving Gaza could mean t

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Pro-Life Activists: What’s Next After Trump’s Help?

Every January, anti-abortion activists gather in Washington for the March for Life. This year, after the march, they attended the National Pro-Life Summit. Organized by Students for Life of America, the summit featured seminars, job fairs, and even a T-shirt pickup with slogans like “DEFUND PLANNED

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Unusual Plan for Gaza: Moving People and Building New Homes

President Donald Trump has an interesting idea for the Gaza Strip. He thinks it might be good to move more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza and into nearby countries. He spoke with the king of Jordan about this, asking if Jordan could take in more people. Trump thinks Jordan and Egypt, which

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Ice, Ice Baby: Trump's Greenland Dream

President Trump seems to have set his sights on a surprising new acquisition: the Arctic island of Greenland. Recently, on Air Force One, he shared his belief that the US will soon control the territory. "I think we're going to have it, " Trump said, claiming that Greenland's 57, 000 residents want

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Six UN Peacekeepers Killed in Congo: A Closer Look at the Conflict

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a brutal conflict has taken the lives of six UN peacekeepers. This news comes as the M23 rebel group pushes closer to the city of Goma, a major hub for humanitarian efforts. The peacekeepers, hailing from South Africa, Uruguay, and Malawi, were killed in sepa

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

ICE And Friends: A New Immigration Crackdown Hits Chicago

Imagine this: You wake up one morning, and suddenly, there are more enforcement agents than usual on the streets. That's what happened in Chicago recently. The Trump administration kicked off a multi-day operation, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They've teamed up with other federa

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

North Korea's New Cruise Missile Test: A Sign of Escalating Tensions?

North Korea tested a new cruise missile system this weekend, marking its third weapons display of the year. The test came just days after President Donald Trump expressed his intent to reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The missiles, described as "strategic, " reportedly hit targets after

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk Surprises at AfD Launch as Germany Protests Far-Right

American billionaire Elon Musk made a sudden appearance at the launch event of Germany’s far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). The gathering took place in Halle, a city in eastern Germany, drawing around 4, 500 supporters. Musk praised the party, calling it Germany's "best hope" for the upc

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