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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

The U. S. Election: Global Impact on Key Issues

Every four years, the U. S. presidential election stirs up a lot of talk around the world. This time is no different. Let's break down how the election might affect various regions and issues. Israel, for instance, might not see a big change no matter who wins. Israelis seem to like Trump, but the c

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Nov 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Venom 3: Still Going Strong at the Box Office

Venom: The Last Dance is still making waves globally. After its second weekend, the movie has crossed $300 million worldwide. Offshore audiences are loving it, with a $68. 4M haul from 66 markets. This makes the international total $227M. Compared to the previous Venom movie, Let There Be Carnage, t

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

ASEAN: The Unexpected Winner in U. S. -China Trade Clashes

You might not think of Southeast Asia as a big player in the trade war between the U. S. and China. But the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been quietly making gains. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says ASEAN has been strengthening its trade and investment links with both c

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

The World Holds Its Breath: U. S. Elections' Global Impact

As Americans eagerly await their election results, the rest of the world is also watching closely. The U. S. might not be the sole superpower it once was, but it's still the most influential nation globally. How the election turns out can shape the world for years to come. Already, the election cyc

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Russia's Massive Fine on Google: A Symbolic Strike?

Imagine being fined a number so big it's more than the entire world's wealth! That's what happened to Google in Russia. A court ordered Google to pay a whopping $20 decillion, or 20 with 33 zeros, as a fine. This isn't just a big number; it's a symbolic gesture. The fine is for blocking Russian TV c

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Nov 01 2024WEATHER

Spooky Warmth on the Way: Halloween Temperatures Soar

This Halloween, get ready for a heatwave instead of the usual chill in the air! More than 30 cities in the Northeast and Midwest could break temperature records. Boston might hit 80°F, which would be super warm for October. Meteorologists are urging trick-or-treaters to stay hydrated and wear sunscr

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Fight: Are We Doing Enough?

You've probably heard about climate change and how we're trying to slow it down. But guess what? The United Nations says our efforts aren't enough. They looked at plans from nearly 200 countries to cut carbon emissions. The bad news? These plans won't even cut pollution much by 2030. This makes it s

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Tuberculosis On the Rise: A Global Concern

You might be wondering why tuberculosis (TB) is making headlines again. Well, last year, the number of new TB cases hit an all-time high since 1995, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Let's break it down. Imagine a world map. Now, think about 8. 2 million new TB cases spread across i

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Oct 30 2024HEALTH

TB Cases Hit 8 Million in 2023: A Global Crisis

Last year, around 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), the highest number ever recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO). The death toll was staggering, reaching 1. 25 million people, which is almost double the number of people killed by HIV in the same year. This grim stati

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

A Growing Gathering: BRICS and Beyond

In the Russian city of Kazan, a significant meeting is taking place. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from China, India, and other countries, in what is known as the BRICS summit. This group initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, but now also counts Ira

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