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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Britain's Bold Move: Ramping Up Military Might

The United Kingdom is taking big steps to boost its military power. The plan involves building new nuclear-powered attack submarines and getting the army ready for potential conflicts in Europe. This push is part of a major defense overhaul, the most significant since the Soviet Union fell over 30 y

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Jun 02 2025SCIENCE

Scientist's Frog Embryo Fiasco: A Case of Unfair Detention?

A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, found herself in hot water recently. She was accused of smuggling frog embryos into the U. S. while working as a researcher at Harvard. This isn't just about a few tiny frogs. It's about the struggle between scientific progress and strict immigration rules. Pet

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Air Defense: A Night of Missiles and Drones

Russia unleashed a wave of missiles and drones on Ukraine during the night of May 30 and 31. The Ukrainian Air Force was quick to respond. They spotted three Kh-59/69 cruise missiles taking off from Belgorod Oblast. They also saw two jet-powered drones and two S-300 interceptors. These were launc

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May 31 2025POLITICS

U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: We're here to back our friends in the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific region has been a hot topic lately. Why? Because China has been acting up. The U. S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, recently spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He made it clear that the U. S. is not backing down from its commitments to its allies in the region. This is

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May 31 2025CELEBRITIES

The Long Road to Leaving an Abusive Boss

The trial of Sean Combs, better known as Diddy, is in its third week. A former employee, who goes by the name "Mia, " has been a key witness. She has spoken about the tough time she had while working for Combs. She talked about physical and sexual abuse, long hours, and feeling trapped. She worked f

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May 28 2025SCIENCE

How Black Poplar Trees Fight Back Against Caterpillars

The black poplar tree, a key player in both nature and industry, has some clever tricks up its sleeves when it comes to defending itself. Researchers have been digging into how these trees respond to caterpillar attacks, focusing on more than just the leaves. They looked at the tree's wood, bark, an

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Canada's Sovereignty Showcase: King Charles III's Visit

Canada is in a tough spot. The world is more dangerous than ever, and the U. S. is making threats. This is what King Charles III had to say when he visited Canada. He spoke to the Canadian Parliament. It was a big deal. Usually, the king doesn't do this. It was only the third time a monarch has give

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May 27 2025POLITICS

A Day of Political Drama and Surprises

In the world of politics, a lot happened recently. It started with a surprising moment in France. Brigitte Macron, the president's wife, was caught on camera pushing her husband, President Emmanuel Macron. This incident quickly went viral, sparking conversations about the dynamics of their relatio

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May 22 2025CRIME

Jail Break: The Toilet Trick

A jail worker in New Orleans found himself in the middle of a jailbreak last week. Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker, was called to fix a toilet. What he didn't know was that this was part of a clever plan by ten inmates to escape. The inmates had a simple yet effective strategy. They clogged

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Political Tensions Flare Over Deportations and Diplomatic Ties

A heated debate unfolded in the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, focusing on deportation policies and diplomatic relations. The spotlight was on Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who faced tough questions from Senator Chris Van Hollen. The discussion revolved around the deportation of Kilmar Abrego

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