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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

A Moment of Awkwardness at the White House

The Ohio State Buckeyes made a trip to the White House on April 14. They were there to celebrate their big win in the national championship game. The Buckeyes had won four straight games, including the title game against Notre Dame. This was all part of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playof

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

U. S. Government Eyes Big Changes for Global Engagement

The current administration is considering major changes to how the U. S. interacts with the world. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested cutting the State Department’s budget by nearly half. This would mean shutting down many overseas missions and reducing the number of diplomats. The pr

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Apr 13 2025HEALTH

Trump's Health: A Look at His Recent Medical Check-Up

The latest word on former President Trump's health has been made public. The report, issued by the White House physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella, gives a detailed look at Trump's physical and mental state following his annual check-up. This examination took place at the Walter Reed National Militar

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

Space Science in Jeopardy: Proposed Budget Cuts Spark Concern

The White House has sent shockwaves through the scientific community with a draft budget proposal. This plan aims to slash NASA's overall spending by roughly 20%. However, the science program would face the brunt of these cuts, with a nearly 50% reduction in funding. The proposal, known as

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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

The U. S. and China: A Tariff Tug-of-War

The U. S. government recently shed light on a significant change in import taxes from China. The country now faces a minimum tariff of 145% on all goods entering the U. S. This figure is not a cap but a starting point. It is on top of other existing tariffs. The 145% figure is a combination of seve

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Apr 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Night in the Digital Age

Movie theaters are finding new ways to attract audiences. Blumhouse, famous for its horror films, is experimenting with its latest release, M3GAN. Instead of the usual "no phones" rule, they're inviting viewers to use their devices. This is a significant change from the standard theater guidelines.

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

A New Leader Takes the Helm at the A. T. F.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (A. T. F. ) has a new acting director. Daniel Driscoll, the Army secretary, has taken over the role from Kash Patel, who was also the F. B. I. director. This change happened recently, and it's quite unusual to have a civilian military leader in

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

The House Republicans' Move to Block Tariff Votes

The House Republicans are using every trick in the book to stop future votes on getting rid of President Donald Trump's tariffs. They are really digging in their heels to support his policies. They managed to push through a key step in their budget plan, with a very close vote of 216-215. This plan

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

Judges Under Fire: The Battle Over Nationwide Injunctions

The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to curb the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions. This move comes as President Trump and his supporters have been increasingly critical of judges who block his executive actions. The bill, known as the "No Rogue Rulings Act, " wa

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

House Republicans' Move to Limit Tariff Debate

The House of Representatives is facing a significant shift in how it handles tariffs. Republicans are pushing for a rule change that would limit the House's ability to challenge Donald Trump's tariff policies. This move is tucked away in a procedural rule related to a budget resolution, making it le

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