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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Money Shutdown: Schools' Big Win

In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

What's the Big Deal About the US and World Politics?

The US is the global heavyweight, so what happens in Washington matters as geopolitics is akin to a game of thrilling chess. At first glance, the influence is simple. The US is the world's most powerful country, like Rome during its prime, but today’s world is much more interconnected. The real ki

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Government in Crisis

The Trump presidency has kicked off with a bang, shaking up the federal workforce. In just a few weeks, tens of thousands of workers have been affected by drastic changes. There are two main reasons to look at this. First, key staff have been fired, and departments have been frozen in their tracks.

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Feb 07 2025LIFESTYLE

Influencer's Lifestyle Shift: Lessons in Financial Resilience

Katie Bunton, a mother of twins and influencer from Byron Bay, has faced a financial turnaround when her spouse, Harry, lost his job last December. This event led to a re-evaluation of their lifestyle choices, and the family decided to move in with Harry's mother. This decision wasn't easy, but it w

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise and Fall of Instagram’s Queen Bee

A fresh TV show is back on Netflix. If you're into real-life drama, it's a must-watch. The series is based on a real-life case of a beautiful Australian, Belle Gibson. She was a renowned Instagrammer with a wellness empire. Younger people might not know but back in the day, social media was differen

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Stopping the Watchers: New Changes at FBI

Imagine suddenly losing the team that kept a close eye on other countries trying to interfere with U. S. politics. That is exactly what happened when Pam Bondi, the Attorney General, decided to shut down the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force. This move is a big deal. For some years, this t

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Musk Makes His Mark: The New Power Player

Musk, the billionaire behind the social media platform X, has stepped into the spotlight in a big way. He is using his massive following and influence as the owner of a social media platform to support the current president. This is causing quite a stir in political circles. Musk isn't like other

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Podcast Powerhouses: The New Media Frontier

Let’s talk about podcasts. They’re huge right now. And one of the biggest names in the game right now is Kylie Kelce. She’s not just a former field hockey coach, but a celebrity wife. Her husband, Jason Kelce, is a big deal in the NFL. She started a podcast named Not Gonna Lie With Kylie Kelce. It’s

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unwrapping the Truth: A Binge-worthy Look at Social Media's Skeletons

Netflix has just dropped a gripping series called Apple Cider Vinegar. This show is about social media influencers and their fake lives. The main character is Belle Gibson, a social media star who tells everyone she got rid of her cancer by eating healthy and trying out natural remedies. The show ta

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Faith at Work: How Beliefs Shape ICU Choices

Intensive care units (ICUs) are high-stakes environments where every decision can have life or death consequences. Imagine a team of doctors, nurses, and specialists working together to save lives. Now imagine that it's decision time. Should they continue treatment, or is it time to let go? This is

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