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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's Pick for OMB: Russ Vought and His Plan for Federal Layoffs

President Trump is reportedly set to appoint Russ Vought, a former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, to lead the agency again. Vought, who played a key role in Trump's deregulatory agenda and controversial Schedule F plan, has a vision for the federal workforce that includes large-scal

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's Hush Money Case: Sentencing Paused, Immunity Decision Pending

The judge in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case has hit the brakes on sentencing, originally set for next week. It's like pressing pause on a movie you're not sure you want to finish watching. The judge also agreed to delay his decision on presidential immunity. Trump's legal team requested mor

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Why Nancy Mace’s Bathroom Bill is More About Headlines Than Help

Imagine you're in a school or a workplace, and you have to use the bathroom. Now, think about how difficult that might be if you were transgender. This is the reality for many trans people, and it's a problem that Congress is debating right now. Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina has propo

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Kids' Rights: Where We Stand and Where We Fall Short

Although many countries, including Ireland, have agreed to follow the United Nations' rules for children's rights, there's still a long way to go before these rules are fully put into practice. Some big problems that haven't gone away include kids living in poverty, not having good healthcare, and n

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders: What’s Next?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. These warrants are for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC accuses them of depriving Gaza civilians of essentials like food, w

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

A Mysterious Fall: A Renowned Ballet Dancer’s Untimely Death

Imagine for a moment, the vibrant life of a passionate Russian ballet dancer, Vladimir Shklyarov. He was known as much for his artistry on stage as for his outspoken criticism against Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Shklyarov, a principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, suddenly plum

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's 1000 Days: Losses and Resilience

Ukraine has been fighting Russia’s invasion for 1000 days. This is a grim milestone, with losses in soldiers, equipment, and territory all nearing record numbers. According to Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the war has cost Ukraine dearly. Yet, Ukraine has shown remarkable resilien

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Putin's Ally Warns: U. S. Missiles in Ukraine Could Spark World War III

Hey there, imagine this: Russia's been upset ever since President Biden agreed to let Ukraine use U. S. -made missiles. This decision could lead to big trouble, according to Vladimir Putin's close associate, Dmitry Medvedev. Ukraine launched one of these missiles, called ATACMS, and Russia didn't l

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's First Missile Strike on Russia: What It Means

In an unexpected turn, Ukraine has reportedly used American-made missiles to target Russia’s Bryansk region. This is the first time in almost three years of war that Ukraine has fired missiles into Russian territory. The weapons used, called ATACMS, were supplied by the U. S. and have a longer range

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Russia's New Missile Attack: A Turning Point in Ukraine?

On November 21, Russia struck Ukraine's Dnipro region with a brand new medium-range ballistic missile. This isn't your average missile – it carries multiple warheads, known as MIRVs. These MIRVs can target different locations, making one missile a real threat. This attack is a big deal because it mi

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