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May 25 2026POLITICS

Colombia's Big Three Race Nears Finish Line After Crowd-Pulling Final Push

Colombia wrapped up its main presidential campaign phase last Sunday with three massive rallies that felt more like rock concerts than political events. The biggest crowds turned out in three different cities: Barranquilla on the coast, Medellín in the business heartland, and Bogotá, the capital. Th

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May 25 2026POLITICS

How presidential libraries show the shifting rules of political behavior

Visiting three Texas presidential libraries—one from a Democrat who pushed big domestic programs, two from Republicans with very different foreign policy approaches—shows how much politics used to rely on shared expectations. These places don’t hide the tough parts of each president’s time in office

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Nigeria’s President makes his bid for another term

Nigeria’s leader, Bola Tinubu, has officially announced he will run for a second term after easily beating a challenger in his party’s recent vote. The ruling party held its primary on Saturday, where Tinubu collected nearly 11 million votes compared to just 16, 500 for a little-known opponent named

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May 24 2026HEALTH

Hidden COVID cases in college crowds

Researchers recently checked how many university students carried COVID-19 without feeling sick. They picked a time when the virus was spreading slowly, so they could spot cases that might otherwise go unnoticed. The study wasn’t just about counting infections—it also looked at what put students at

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mixed heritage, double lives: What growing up between worlds really means

Being mixed isn’t just about having two last names or checking multiple boxes on forms—it’s a daily balancing act between cultures that don’t always want to share the same space. Take Aubrey Plaza, who grew up in a Puerto Rican household but was constantly told she didn’t “look” Latino enough to cla

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

China's Coal Mine Disasters: A Look at the Past and Present Risks

Coal mining in China has a long history of dangerous accidents, with some of the deadliest occurring in the last 70 years. The most recent tragedy happened in Shanxi province where a gas blast killed at least 90 workers late one night. This event stands out because it's the worst coal mine disaster

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May 24 2026OPINION

What’s behind Hunter Biden’s mixed messages?

Hunter Biden’s recent talks show two sides of the same person. On one hand, he comes across as honest about his struggles with addiction, sharing his journey toward sobriety and personal growth. He quotes prayers, reflects on past mistakes, and even pokes fun at his own infamous nickname—the "Hunter

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May 24 2026SPORTS

From Soviet Roots to Global Fame: Usyk’s Life Beyond the Ring

Oleksandr Usyk’s rise to boxing legend didn’t start with glitz or fame—it began in hardship. Born in 1987 in Crimea when it was still part of the Soviet Union, his early life was far from easy. After the Soviet Union fell apart, his family moved to a small village in northern Ukraine called Rybotyn,

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May 24 2026POLITICS

Changes coming to who qualifies for public service loan forgiveness

A new rule about student debt forgiveness for public servants is about to take effect, but not everyone agrees it should move forward. Starting July 1, the government plans to tighten who can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, a program that wipes out student loans for workers in governmen

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May 23 2026EDUCATION

Make School Days Count: Why Spring Could Be Your Best Learning Season

May and June in school often feel like a slow climb uphill. The year is nearly over, but tests and assignments still loom. Instead of dreading the final stretch, some schools flip the script and treat these weeks as a chance to learn differently. At St. Benedict’s in Newark, New Jersey, the last pus

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