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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested: A Political Storm Unfolds

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was taken into custody by anti-corruption investigators on Wednesday. This wasn't just any arrest; it was the first time a sitting president faced such action in South Korea, marking a historic moment in the country’s political histo

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Why Michelle Obama Is Giving Trump's Inauguration a Miss

Michelle Obama has decided to sit out Donald Trump's inauguration, and it's not just because she doesn't have to be there. A source told People that she's simply not a fan of Trump and doesn't want to fake it. This isn't the first event she's skipped, either. She also missed President Jimmy Carter's

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Billionaires and Trump: A New Alliance

Imagine the world's wealthiest people sitting together at Donald Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg might be there, showing their support for the new president. Musk, the richest person on the planet, has donated a lot of money to Trump's campaign. Bezos, the Amazon bos

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Vought's Vision: Streamline Government, Empower President

Russ Vought, the nominee for the White House budget chief, stirred things up during his Senate hearing. He believes the president should have the power to fire federal workers with ease. Additionally, he thinks the president should be able to use Congress' money if it benefits the president's agenda

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Do Beliefs on Gender Equality Affect Abuse in Relationships?

Ever wondered if a man's views on gender equality could be linked to his actions in his relationships? Researchers in California decided to find out. They looked into how men's beliefs on gender equality relate to their self-reported instances of intimate partner violence, or IPV for short. IPV is a

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Should Trump Face Penalties? Legal Expert Weighs In

A legal expert, Eric Foster, recently questioned the decision to let President-elect Donald Trump escape punishment after his conviction on 34 counts of business fraud. Foster argued that the immunity doctrine Judge Juan Merchan used shouldn't have prevented Trump from facing penalties. This doctrin

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

What Will Trump’s New Term Mean for Animal Testing?

When it comes to science, Democrats and Republicans often clash. But one thing they do agree on is the uncertainty about animal testing. Some love it, some hate it. President Trump's reign might cut funding for such research, which could be great for animals. But will it really help science? Let's l

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Porn Sites vs. Texas: The Fight Over Online Age Verification

The U. S. Supreme Court is diving into a hot topic: online age verification for adult content. Last week, the court took a close look at a Texas law that wants porn sites to check that users are 18 or older. This isn't just about Texas; 19 states have similar laws. But is this law fair or does it go

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Idaho Hospital Seeks Court Protection for Emergency Abortions

St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho's largest healthcare provider, has filed a lawsuit against Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador. They're seeking a federal court order to protect doctors from the state's near-total abortion ban when performing emergency procedures. The lawsuit comes as the Biden admi

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pam Bondi: Qualified for Attorney General, but Can She Be Independent?

Donald Trump’s pick for the next attorney general, Pam Bondi, seems well-qualified on paper. She's spent years as a prosecutor and Florida's attorney general. But her recent comments about the 2020 election and threats to prosecute Trump's foes raise big questions about her independence and trustwor

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