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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

Russia Claims to Stop Ukrainian Assassination Plots

On Thursday, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) revealed that they had thwarted several assassination attempts by Ukrainian intelligence on high-ranking Russian military officers. The FSB stated that the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) was behind these plots, aiming to kill these officers and

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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

“Stopping Trump: Can Congress Prevent His Presidency? ”

Did you know that the U. S. Constitution might actually prevent Donald Trump from returning to the presidency? It's true! There’s a provision in the 14th Amendment that says a president-elect can’t take office if they've been involved in an insurrection against the Constitution. This has already bee

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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

Italy’s Salvini Cleared of Kidnapping Charges in Migrant Case

In a surprising turn of events, an Italian court declared Matteo Salvini, the current Deputy Prime Minister, not guilty in a case involving the prevention of a migrant vessel, the Open Arms, from docking in Sicily back in 2019. The court’s ruling stated that there was no evidence to support the char

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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

Russia's Christmas Attack: A Chilling Turn in the Ukraine Conflict

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to the sound of explosions. That's what happened in Ukraine when Russia launched a surprise attack with missiles and drones. The target? Key cities and energy infrastructure. The goal? To make Ukrainians suffer in the cold and dark. It's a harsh move, aiming to

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Massive Russian Attack on Energy During Christmas

This Christmas morning, Ukraine woke up to a harsh reality. Russia unleashed a wave of missiles and drones targeting the country's energy infrastructure. The attack was so massive that it included 78 missiles and 106 drones, according to Ukraine's air force. The strikes hit several regions, includin

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Trump's Stance on Death Penalty: A Shift?

President-elect Donald Trump has taken aim at President Joe Biden’s decision to convert most federal death row sentences to life imprisonment. In a recent statement, Trump promised to "vigorously pursue" capital punishment once he takes office. Biden’s move was part of a broader moratorium on federa

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

HTS and the Taliban: A Comparison of Islamic Governance

The Islamic group HTS, formerly known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, recently seized control of Syria's capital, Damascus. Unlike its counterparts, the Taliban in Afghanistan, HTS is eager to stand out. HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, previously known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, has pledged to take a different

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

The Supremes' Teen Focus: Apps, Care, and Vaping

Let's dive into the Supreme Court's upcoming cases that might change teens' lives. They're tackling big issues like TikTok's fate, vaping regulations, and transgender care bans. Kailey, a high school student, isn't sure the court understands teens' perspectives on these topics. Experts say lawmakers

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Afghanistan Mourns: Airstrikes Kill Mostly Women and Children

In a troubling turn of events, Pakistan's airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan have taken the lives of 46 people, with most of the casualties being women and children. This grim news was reported by a Taliban government official on Wednesday. The strikes targeted four locations in the district of Barma

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Zelenskyy’s Social Media Strategy: A Modern Crisis Response

When crisis hits, leaders often turn to traditional channels to communicate. But Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a different path during a recent conflict, leveraging social media platforms to spread his message. This approach, known as digital diplomacy, uses online tools to connect with audiences worldwi

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