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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Rep. Roy Joins Freedom Caucus Meet with Trump amid Threats

Representative Chip Roy from Texas, who recently received threats from the incoming President regarding his political future, attended a dinner meeting at Mar-a-Lago with the House Freedom Caucus. Representative Eli Crane from Arizona shared a picture of the event, showing a group that included Roy,

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

NC's New Governor Kicks Off Term with TV Speech Due to Winter Weather

You might be wondering, what's special about North Carolina's new governor, Josh Stein? Well, he's having a unique start to his term. Instead of the usual outdoor inauguration ceremony in Raleigh, he's giving a televised speech indoors. Why the change? Blame it on the winter weather! Snow, sleet, an

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Where Will Jobs Be in 2024? A Look at Trump's Second Term

In 2024, the job market might see a shake-up with Donald Trump's second term. Healthcare has been leading job growth, adding nearly a million jobs in both 2023 and 2024. This jump is partly due to Covid-related spending and an aging population. The government sector, meanwhile, created about 440, 00

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Giuliani's Repeated Lies: A Court's Contempt

Former New York City mayor and attorney Rudolph Giuliani has found himself in legal trouble again. Last Friday, a federal judge declared him in contempt of court for continuing to defame two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss. Back in May, Giuliani, now 80, had agreed

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump Faces Unique Legal Moment: No Jail in Hush Money Case

Former President Donald Trump, aiming to reclaim the White House, made legal history on Friday. He became the first U. S. president or major presidential candidate to be found guilty of a felony. A judge in New York decided against jailing him or imposing a fine, clearing the way for his potential s

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Sanctions and Strikes: Latest Updates in Ukraine War

In a significant move, the US and UK have hit Russian oil and gas companies with new sanctions. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy sees this as a big blow to Russia's war efforts. Two major Russian companies, Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, are now targeted. The UK says these companies help fund Putin's

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

LA Mayor Bass Faces Heat Amidst Historic Wildfires

Imagine a city on fire, literally. That's what happened in Los Angeles this week as massive wildfires burned through thousands of acres. Mayor Karen Bass was thousands of miles away in Ghana for a presidential inauguration. By the time she returned home, the fires had destroyed more than 10, 000 str

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Words on Expansion: A European Perspective

President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments about expanding U. S. territory have sparked concern across Europe. He suggested that U. S. power should extend into Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. This has raised eyebrows, especially in Europe, where leaders are trying to convince Russia's V

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

A War Photo Redefines Ukrainian Identity

Imagine a photo from the heart of Ukraine's conflict: soldiers dressed in armor, chuckling and smoking around a simple table. This photo, unlike the usual war images filled with cannon fire and pain, has captured Ukraine’s attention and praise. The photo, taken in late 2023 by French photographer Ém

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Brazil's Racial Shifts: Skin Color and Identity

In the past few years, Brazil's non-White population (including those who identify as Brown and Black) has grown to be the majority for the first time since the 1800s. This shift is mainly due to changes in how people identify their race. But how does skin color, which is a major factor in determini

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