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Nov 23 2025SPORTS

How Parents and Coaches Shape Young Footballers' Futures

Researchers tracked 105 young footballers in Switzerland to see how parents and coaches affect their future careers. They looked at how parents and coaches acted towards the players when they were 13 and 14 years old. The study found that the way parents and coaches work together can really impact whether a player becomes a professional footballer or not. The study ...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Tough Choices: Trump's Peace Plan and Global Reactions

In Switzerland, talks are happening about a peace plan for Ukraine. This plan involves big changes for Ukraine, like giving up some land and limiting its military. The plan was first made by Russia, but the U. S. says it also had a hand in it. Donald Trump said Ukraine should be thankful for the U. S. 's efforts to end the war. He also said his peace plan isn't fina...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Allies Gather to Discuss Trump's Controversial Peace Plan

High-level meetings are happening in Geneva, Switzerland, to talk about how to end the war in Ukraine. This is happening just before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump. He gave Ukraine until Thursday to respond to his 28-point peace plan. This plan has been criticized because it asks Ukraine to give up a lot, like territory and the chance to join NATO. West...

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Allies Raise Eyebrows at US Peace Plan

World leaders are scratching their heads over a new US peace plan for Ukraine. They say it leans too much toward Russia and needs a serious tweak. The plan was a surprise to many, especially since it was put together without much input from Ukraine or its European allies. The main worry? The plan suggests Ukraine give up some land, stop aiming for NATO membership, a...

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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 have agreed to cut this rate to 15%. The Swiss government expects it...

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and the US Team Up to Talk Peace

Ukraine and the United States are getting together in Switzerland to chat about how to stop the ongoing war with Russia. This big meeting is happening because both countries want to find a way to bring peace to the region. Rustem Umerov, a key figure in Ukraine's security team, shared the news on Telegram. He mentioned that high-level officials from both nations wil...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Ailing American Held in Iran: A Family's Plea

Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian-American, is currently in a tough spot. He's in Iran's Evin Prison, dealing with bladder cancer. His family is worried sick. They say he was arrested for visiting Israel 13 years ago for his son's bar mitzvah. That trip is now causing him big trouble. Hekmati's family says he was stopped at the airport in May when he tried to go...

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Nov 19 2025SPORTS

Upcoming Young Football Stars: Where to Catch the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup

The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup is set to kick off on November 3, 2025, in Qatar, and it's a big deal for football fans who love spotting future stars. This tournament is all about young talent, and it's happening right before the main World Cup next year. You can catch the games on different platforms. Some matches will be on FS2, FOX Soccer Plus, FOXSports. com, the ...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Food Prices and Politics: What's Cooking in the U. S. ?

In a surprising move, tariffs on various food items, including beef, coffee, and tropical fruits, were recently removed. This decision came shortly after a significant electoral setback for Republicans, largely due to voter dissatisfaction with the high cost of living. However, it's important to note that imported food only makes up a small portion of what Americans ...

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Nov 16 2025BUSINESS

Switzerland's Trade Deal: A Smart Move or a Risky Bet?

Switzerland has struck a new trade deal with the United States, but not everyone is happy about it. The deal aims to lower import tariffs for Swiss products in the U. S. from a whopping 39% to a more reasonable 15%. In return, Swiss companies are expected to invest a massive $200 billion in the U. S. The Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin, is pretty happy with the...

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