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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Who Wants to Go Back to the Capitol?

Imagine this: people who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, are now asking judges if they can attend the inauguration of former President Donald Trump. This situation has sparked debates in federal courts about whether these defendants should be allowed to return to the scene of their all

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: A Century of Service and Love

At the ripe age of 100, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has left us. Born in 1924, he reigned the longest post-presidency, filled with his unwavering commitment to human rights and climate action. The Carter Center has arranged public gatherings in Atlanta and Washington, D. C

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: From Peanut Farmer to Peace Maker

Did you know that Jimmy Carter, our 39th President, was the first commander in chief born in a hospital? That’s right, and it wasn’t just any hospital - it was one where his mother, a nurse, worked. Born in 1924, Jimmy was a small-town boy from Plains, Georgia, who grew up to become a Navy vet and l

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Is the Social Security Fairness Act Fair Enough?

Congress recently passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which is good news for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees. This new law means they can now get their full Social Security benefits back. These benefits were taken away by two old laws called the Windfall Elim

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's Green Legacy: A Lifelong Love for the Environment

Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100, is remembered for his strong commitment to the environment. Growing up on his family's farm, he developed a deep love for nature. This passion led him to protect over a million acres of land and waterways during his presidency. One of his notable achi

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

The Mystery of Flight 587: What Really Happened in the Sky?

On Christmas Day, a tragic event unfolded in the skies when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed, killing all 38 people on board. The aircraft, en route to Grozny, Chechnya, made an emergency landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Initially, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency suggested that the plane cr

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Who Regrets Most? Biden's Second Term Thoughts

President Biden is said to have some regrets about not running for re-election this year. He's been telling people he could've beaten President-elect Trump if he hadn't been pushed out of the race by his own party. The 82-year-old leader dropped out in July after a shaky debate performance and poor

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

The Birthright Battle: One Attorney General's Fight for Immigration Rights

William Tong, the Attorney General of Connecticut, is determined to protect birthright citizenship. This right lets anyone born in the U. S. become a citizen, no matter their parents' status. Tong’s own story reflects this: he’s the first in his family born here, with immigrant parents from China an

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Why Trump Now Loves H-1B Visas

You know how President Trump used to be all about keeping jobs for Americans? Well, he's changed his tune about those H-1B visas that let skilled foreigners work in the U. S. Now, he's singing their praises, especially after his buddy Elon Musk and another pal, Vivek Ramaswamy, spoke up for them. T

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Israel’s PM Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery Midst Crises

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, will have his prostate removed in a surgical procedure scheduled for Sunday. This development comes amidst multiple challenges he's facing, including an ongoing war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu is part of a group of older worl

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