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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Gaza Hostage Remains Handed Over Amid Tensions

A coffin believed to hold the remains of a hostage from the October 7th attack has been given to Israel by Hamas through the Red Cross. This is one of the last three hostages still in Gaza. The body will now be taken to a lab in Tel Aviv to be identified. Hamas and another group, Palestinian Islami

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Keeping the Peace: Navigating Politics at the Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun. But in recent years, it has also become a time for political tension. With the country more divided than ever, many people are wondering how to keep the peace at the dinner table. Political experts say that the best way to avoid conflict is to steer

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Nov 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Global Climate Talks End Without Strong Fossil Fuel Plan

The recent United Nations climate conference in Brazil wrapped up without a clear plan to reduce fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries, including over 80 that pushed for a roadmap to move away from coal, oil, and natural gas. The final agreement didn't even mention fossil fuels,

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Nov 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Talks in Brazil: Big Promises, Little Action

Climate talks in Brazil ended with a quiet agreement. The goal was to help countries deal with extreme weather. But the plan lacks a clear way to stop using fossil fuels. The hosts, Brazil, said they will work with Colombia to make a plan later. However, this plan won't be as strong as an official U

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Switzerland and the U. S. Are Close to a Trade Deal

Switzerland is ready to roll out lower tariffs on its exports to the U. S. The Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin, shared this in a recent interview. He hopes the U. S. will be ready by early December. The U. S. had previously imposed a high tariff of 39% on Swiss imports. But now, both countries

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Education Shake-Up: What's Really Going On?

The Education Department is undergoing a major restructuring, and it's all happening behind closed doors. Senior officials are being asked to keep quiet about the changes through non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). This is not typical for a department that doesn't deal with national security. The plan

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter in US-Saudi Relations

The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a big step forward in their relationship. President Trump made a big announcement at a fancy dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He said Saudi Arabia is now a major non-NATO ally. This means the two countries will work even more closely o

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Saudi Arabia's Big Wins and Misses with Trump

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a successful visit to the White House. He got most of what he wanted from President Trump. The US and Saudi Arabia made big deals on defense, trade, and technology. This shows how much power the Crown Prince has. He also got the US to drop a key de

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Moving Past the Shutdown: A Call for Bipartisan Health Care Solutions

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire has a clear message: it's time to move on from the government shutdown and tackle the pressing issue of health care costs. She believes that lawmakers need to stop the blame game and focus on finding common ground to address the rising costs of health care. Sh

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Nov 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Who Will Host the Next Big Climate Talk?

A big decision is looming over the next U. N. climate summit, COP31. Turkey and Australia are both eager to host, but neither wants to back down. This has created a standstill that needs to be resolved soon. Turkey has a new idea: what if both countries co-host the event? They discussed this during

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