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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Gets U. S. Anti-Personnel Mines: A Easy Turnaround on Policy

The U. S. government has decided to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, changing its long-standing policy. This move comes after Russia's frontline tactics shifted, leading to slow but steady advances in Ukraine's east. The mines are meant to slow down Russia's dismounted troops who now lead their

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Mystery in the Baltic: Two Undersea Cables Cut, Officials Disagree

Imagine this: two crucial undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea got suddenly cut just hours apart. European officials think it’s an act of sabotage, possibly linked to Russia. But US officials suggest it could be an accident, maybe a ship’s anchor dragging the cables. This isn’t the first time

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

LA Leaders Fortify Protections for Immigrants and LGBTQ Students Ahead of Trump's Return

As President Trump prepares to step back into the White House, Los Angeles is stepping up to shield its immigrant community and LGBTQ students. The city council made a significant move by designating LA as a "sanctuary city, " which means local resources won’t be used to enforce federal immigration

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Capital Faces Phony Alerts While Embassies Close

In a twist of events, Ukraine reported that Russia had spread a false warning about an impending massive air attack on Kyiv. This fake alert came after several embassies, including the US, temporarily shut their doors. The US Embassy in Kyiv received a tip about a potential significant air attack an

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Marc Rowan: The Wall Street Heavyweight in the Running for Trump’s Treasury Job

Meet Marc Rowan, a big name in the world of finance. This 62-year-old private equity billionaire is one of the leading candidates to become Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary. He’s got some pretty impressive backers, including Trump insiders and Wall Street bigwigs who think he’s just the guy for the

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Lai's Trial: A Peek into Hong Kong's Freedom Fight

In a major trial, former media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied working with foreign powers, as he defends himself against serious charges. Lai, a strong advocate for democracy, faces life in prison if convicted. He's accused of influencing foreign policy and publishing seditious material through his med

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Lawyer Matt Whitaker as NATO Ambassador

In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump has chosen Matt Whitaker, a former acting Attorney General, to represent the United States at NATO. This decision comes despite Whitaker's lack of experience in foreign policy. Instead, his background is in law enforcement, having served as U. S. A

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Republicans vs Democrats: A bathroom debate brews in the House

In the halls of the US Capitol, a fresh debate is heating up over the use of public bathrooms. Republican Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina is leading the charge to block Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman elected to Congress, from using women’s re

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Big Tech's Unexpected Ally: The Story of Gaetz

Representative Gaetz has long been vocal about his critical stance on Big Tech power and has even partnered with Democrats to support regulation efforts. Despite his controversial past, including investigations for sex trafficking and misconduct, he was recently chosen as attorney general, causing q

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Trump's Truth Social Faces Criticism and New Directions

Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is pushing back against a recent Washington Post article. The article suggested that the company is struggling, even though Trump recently won the election. Most of TMTG's 650, 000 shareholders are small investors who believed in

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