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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Why Federal Workers Might Reconsider Their Jobs Under New Rules

President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is planning to end remote work for federal employees. The idea is to push workers to quit and reduce the federal workforce. This comes after both Musk

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Israeli Leaders Unite Against ICC Arrest Warrants

Israeli politicians from different sides of the political spectrum have joined forces to criticize the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s decision to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu's office labeled the warrants as "an

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

The Truth Unveiled: A Look into Pete Hegseth’s Alleged Assault

In 2017, Pete Hegseth was in the spotlight for Trump's defense secretary nomination. Soon after, a woman stepped forward with a serious allegation: she claimed Hegseth sexually assaulted her in a hotel room, ignoring her pleas to leave. Hegseth, however, maintained that their encounter was consensua

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

RFK Jr. 's Shifting Stance on Trump: From Critic to Supporter

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent environmental activist, has had a rollercoaster relationship with Donald Trump. Initially, RFK Jr. criticized Trump harshly, comparing him to historical demagogues like Hitler and Mussolini. He accused Trump of exploiting fear and bigotry to build a dangerous nati

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

The Gaza Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the death toll in Gaza has reached a grim milestone. Health officials report over 44, 000 people have lost their lives. Women and children make up more than half of the fatalities, according to local health authorities. The Israeli military claims to

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

John Prescott: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice

John Prescott, a former UK Deputy Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 86. His family shared that he devoted his life to enhancing others' lives, advocating for social justice, and protecting the environment. Prescott, who battled Alzheimer's disease, died peacefully in a care home on Wedne

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Russia Sends Animals to North Korea: A New Twist in Their Relationship

In a surprising move, Russia sent over 70 animals to a zoo in Pyongyang. The collection included an African lion, bears, yaks, and various birds like cockatoos, pheasants, and mandarin ducks. The animals were flown in on a Russian government plane, escorted by veterinarians from Moscow. This comes a

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Questioning Uganda's Anti-Gay Law: A Lesson from Ancient Philosophy

Imagine if we looked at Uganda's anti-gay law through the eyes of ancient Greek philosopher Plato. His character Aristophanes in the Symposium suggests that love, including between same-sex partners, is a natural part of human experience. What if we applied this idea to Uganda? Would it change our v

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

The Sad Truth Behind Laken Riley's Murder and U. S. Border Politics

You might recognize the name Laken Riley from the recent news. She was the 22-year-old nursing student tragically murdered in Athens, Georgia. But do you know the bigger story behind her death? Here it is: In March 2023, during a significant political event called the State of the Union, a congress

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trump's Education Pick Faces Sex Abuse Allegations

Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar

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