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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Syria's Aleppo Under Attack Again

In Syria, something big just happened. Islamist rebels, led by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have stormed into some neighborhoods of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city. They've been fighting the government's military forces since Friday. This is a big deal because it's the first

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Brazil's Telegram Chats: Conspiracies About NWO, Globalism, and QAnon on the Rise

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazilian users on Telegram have been diving into conspiracies about the New World Order (NWO), Globalism, and QAnon. A recent study explored how these communities form and discuss these ideas. The findings showed that NWO and Globalism act as the core beliefs, keeping t

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's DOGE Plan: Wall Street's Split Reaction

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency, nicknamed DOGE, is causing a stir on Wall Street. While some bankers are excited about potential deregulation and cuts, others are skeptical. Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan sees bankers celebrating, hoping for less regulation. But, hedge

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Billionaires Target Federal Agencies for Cuts

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aim to slash $2 trillion in federal spending. They've singled out several agencies like the Pentagon and Department of Education for cuts. Musk's SpaceX has contracts with some of these agencies, rais

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

AOC Jabs at Rep. Greene Over Her New 'DOGE' Job

You know how sometimes people get a job they're not really ready for? That's what's happening with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She's been given a new role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks she's in over her head. AOC tweeted that Greene does

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Top Prosecutor Steps Down as New Boss Takes Over

Damian Williams, the U. S. Attorney who's been making waves with big indictments, is calling it quits. He's resigning just as Donald Trump is about to nominate someone new for the job. Williams has gone after some big names, like New York Mayor Eric Adams, Ghislaine Maxwell, and even Sean "Diddy" Co

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Wave of Russian Missiles: Biden's Response

Last night, Russia unleashed a devastating aerial assault on Ukraine, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones at cities and energy infrastructure. This attack has left many Ukrainian civilians without electricity. President Biden has condemned this act, highlighting the need to support Ukraine against

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Sweden Seeks China's Help After Mysterious Cable Cuts

Recently, Sweden has formally requested China's help to explain the sudden damage to two important data cables in the Baltic Sea. These cables, one connecting Finland to Germany and another from Lithuania to Sweden, were both damaged in Swedish waters. The incident happened near a Chinese ship calle

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Rebels in Syria Surprise with New Offensive

You might think Syria is quiet these days, but think again! Rebels have just launched a big surprise attack. They've taken over 40 towns and even a whole military base, right under the nose of the Syrian government's forces and their allies from Iran. Aleppo, the country's second-biggest city, is ri

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Former FBI Deputy McCabe on Threats to Trump's Cabinet: No Surprise Here

Andrew McCabe, who used to be the deputy director of the FBI, didn't bat an eye when he heard about threats to President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks. "It's not shocking at all, " he said in an interview with CNN. McCabe explained that high-profile figures often face such threats. Law enforcement, he

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