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May 02 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Funds Frozen: The Legal Battle Continues

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, is facing a significant hurdle in his re-election campaign. A powerful city board has refused to release $4 million in public funds meant to match his campaign donations. The reason? The board has lingering doubts about Adams' involvement in campaign finance m

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

A Century of Controversy: Warren's List of Trump's Alleged Misdeeds

The 100-day mark of Donald Trump's second term in office has arrived. To highlight this milestone, Senator Elizabeth Warren has decided to take a stand. She plans to share a list of 100 instances where she believes Trump has used his presidential power to benefit himself and his close associates. W

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Apr 24 2025POLITICS

The Trump Crypto Dinner: A Questionable Invitation

The former President Donald Trump has a history of controversial decisions. One of his more recent moves involves his own cryptocurrency, $TRUMP. This memecoin has not been in the spotlight as much as his other actions, but that might change soon. Trump is planning a private dinner for the top 220 h

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

The Power Couple's Fall from Grace

The news spread quickly: Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Senator Bob Menendez, was found guilty. The charges? Accepting bribes, along with her husband, from three businessmen in New Jersey. The courtroom was packed. The jury's decision was unanimous: guilty on all counts. This verdict came

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

Power Couple's Downfall: The Bribery Scandal

A federal jury has declared Nadine Menendez guilty of bribery. This verdict comes after her husband, former Senator Bob Menendez, was also found guilty of similar crimes. The prosecution painted a picture of a duo working together to accept bribes in exchange for political favors. These favors inclu

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Apr 10 2025FINANCE

Panama's Port Deal Under Fire: Who Benefits?

Panama is taking a stand against what it sees as a raw deal. The country's top financial watchdog has declared that criminal charges will be filed. This move targets both local government figures and executives from CK Hutchison Holdings, a major player in the port business. The issue? A contract th

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

France's Political Showdown: Protests and Punishments

France is gearing up for a weekend of political demonstrations. The far-right and left-wing parties are both planning to rally their supporters. This comes after Marine Le Pen, a prominent far-right leader, was convicted in a major fraud case. The court found her guilty of misusing funds meant for E

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

The Power of Persistence in Politics

Long speeches in politics can be a powerful tool. Recently, a U. S. senator from New Jersey made headlines by speaking for over 25 hours. This marathon speech was a modern echo of a classic movie scene. In the 1939 film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, " Jimmy Stewart's character, Jefferson Smith, als

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Mar 29 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Wild Ride: Serious and Silly in the Digital Currency World

Cryptocurrency has become a major player in the U. S. political and financial scenes. It's everywhere, even if you've never bought a single coin. Whether you like it or not, crypto is now part of your life. It's in the stock market, influencing elections, and even in your retirement fund. So, it's t

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

Turkey's Turmoil: The Jailing of Istanbul's Popular Mayor

A significant political event unfolded in Turkey as Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, was arrested. This happened on the very day he was likely to be nominated as a presidential candidate by his party. The charges against him include leading a criminal organization, bribery, misconduct, and cor

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