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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks and Land Swaps: What's Really Going On?

A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

The 2026 World Cup Draw: What's New and What's Not

The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be quite different from previous tournaments. FIFA has introduced some new rules that could shake things up. For starters, the top two teams, Spain and Argentina, won't be able to face each other until the final. This is because they will be placed in different halves of the knockout bracket. This rule is designed to make sure the ...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

Campbell's Soup and the Mystery of the 3D Printed Meat

Campbell's, a well-known food company, recently found itself in hot water. Why? Because someone recorded a high-ranking executive talking about 3D printed meat. The executive in question is the vice president of IT. He is now on leave while the company looks into the matter. This whole situation raises some interesting questions. First, why would a food company's IT...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

West Virginia Senator's Money Troubles: A Closer Look

Senator Jim Justice, a Republican from West Virginia, has found himself in a financial pickle. He's agreed to pay back nearly $5. 2 million in overdue personal taxes. This isn't his first rodeo with money troubles. The senator, who was once worth billions, has seen his fortune shrink dramatically over the years. Justice's legal team and the federal government recent...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Steps Down After a Decade in Office

After a decade of leading Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. She made this announcement in a video posted on social media, highlighting her achievements and the city's progress under her leadership. Bowser's time as mayor was not without challenges. She had to navigate a tricky relationship with the Trump administration, esp...

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

College Football's Big Week: Who's In and Who's Out?

The latest College Football Playoff rankings are out, and the stakes are high as teams gear up for crucial Week 14 games. Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia are still holding onto their top spots, but the real drama is unfolding further down the list. Ohio State, despite missing key players, dominated their game and stayed undefeated. They're now facing the...

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

A Shift in Leadership: Vaccine Skeptic Takes Top CDC Role

A surprising change has happened at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ralph Abraham, a former Louisiana health official, has been appointed as the deputy director. This is notable because Abraham has been vocal about his doubts regarding Covid-19 vaccines, even calling them "dangerous" in the past. Abraham's new role has sparked concerns among he...

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Postpartum Weight-Loss Drugs: A Growing Trend with Unknown Effects

A recent study has uncovered a surprising trend: more new mothers in Denmark are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy after giving birth. This is quite unusual, considering the natural weight loss and hormonal changes that typically occur postpartum. The numbers are striking. In 2018, fewer than five out of every 10, 000 new moms were prescribed these dru...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

National Parks Get a Price Hike: Who Pays More?

Big changes are coming to U. S. national parks. Starting next year, international visitors will pay a lot more to enter. The idea is to make sure they help take care of these special places. For Americans, there's a new annual pass with a familiar price tag. It's still $80, same as before. But there's a twist: it will feature portraits of George Washington and Donal...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Taiwan Tensions: A New Chapter in US-China Relations

In a recent phone call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the topic of Taiwan resurfaced, marking a shift from their earlier discussions. This time, Xi Jinping brought up Taiwan's status, linking it to historical alliances and post-World War II agreements. He emphasized China's claim over Taiwan, framing it as a crucial part of the international order established a...

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