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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Former Diplomat Challenges Court Ruling Over Lumumba’s Death

A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Politics at Dinner: Did We Lose Good Manners Over Posts?

Grandparents kept politics off the dinner table. Not because they didn’t care, but because they valued harmony. Today, silence often feels like suspicion. Social media changed the game: what used to be private chats now blast to strangers instantly. Algorithms push loudest voices, not deepest though

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Spain’s Housing Tax Plan Hits Political Roadblocks

Spain’s government wanted to slap a 100% tax on non-EU property buyers to cool off a red-hot housing market. The idea was simple: make it too expensive for outsiders to buy homes, so locals could compete again. But after a year of headlines and political speeches, the plan hasn’t even reached a vote

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

Victory for Glenbard South in Volleyball Clash

Glenbard South’s boys volleyball team secured a convincing win over Willowbrook with a score of 25-18, 25-21. The Raiders’ players performed strongly, with Owen Stauber contributing seven assists and four digs, while Dom Kuceba added twelve assists. Jackson McCabe recorded five kills and three digs,

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Life in a City of Hidden Numbers

The city was buzzing with trouble. People were scared because the streets were full of fights and broken windows. A woman named Anna lived in a building that had shops on the ground floor. She could not sleep, worried that thieves would break in. State leaders sent a huge army of National Guard sol

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Young Driver Accused of Intentional Crash and Drug Charges

A 22‑year‑old man from North Charleston is now in court on several serious accusations. Police say he deliberately hit another car with the goal of harming its passengers. The incident happened early Friday on International Boulevard. The driver, named Joseph Gordon Jr. , was arrested after officer

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Mar 27 2026SCIENCE

Safety Gear Can Give a False Sense of Security

Backcountry adventures are getting more popular, and people often bring avalanche tools like transceivers and airbags. These devices have helped many survive falls, but they can also change how people act in danger. When someone feels protected by gear, they may take bigger risks – a trick called ri

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Malaria’s Battle in Palestine: A New View

The British Army, after winning a war in 1918, warned that Palestine would be bleak because of malaria. Their win relied on a six‑month effort where thousands of mainly Egyptian workers destroyed places where mosquitoes bred. When that work stopped on 19 September 1918, the disease surged again and

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Kids and Screens: A New Playtime Plan

The United Kingdom has issued fresh rules for parents, urging them to limit the amount of time young children spend on electronic devices. The guidance says that babies under two years old should not use screens at all, while children aged two to five should be capped at one hour of solo screen time

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Mar 27 2026FINANCE

Micron’s Big Drop: Is It a Buying Chance or a Warning?

Micron Technology’s stock fell nearly twenty percent in the last week, even after a record earnings announcement that blew past Wall Street forecasts. The dip shows how quickly investor mood can shift in a market buzzing with AI excitement; great results do not always keep the price steady. The sli

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