INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMICAL UNION

Nov 24 2025CRIME

Nigeria's School Kidnappings: A Growing Crisis

In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Lauren Betts: The Rising Star with a Global Background

Lauren Betts is a standout basketball player with a unique background. She was born in Spain but moved to the United States when she was eight years old. This makes her American by nationality, even though she spent her early years in different cities across Spain. Betts has already made a name for herself in international basketball. She won gold medals with the U....

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Nov 24 2025BUSINESS

UK Business Leaders Push for Bold Budget Moves

In the UK, business leaders are urging Finance Minister Rachel Reeves to make tough decisions in the upcoming budget. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) chief, Rain Newton-Smith, will criticize Reeves for not involving businesses in key discussions about energy costs and labor reforms. She will also push for a few significant tax hikes instead of many small ...

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Nov 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Talks: Big Promises, Little Action

The recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem wrapped up with a weak agreement. The only solid commitment was from wealthy nations to triple their financial support for others to cope with global warming. This was a big letdown, especially since the summit skipped over most of the key demands from many countries. Brazil's President Lula had high h...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

A High-Profile Target in Beirut: Israel's Bold Move

Israel made a significant move recently by targeting and killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a top leader in Hezbollah. This wasn't just any leader; he was the group's acting military chief, second in command to the secretary-general. Israel's military confirmed his death, calling him a key figure in Hezbollah's operations since the 1980s. He had held important roles, lik...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Marjorie Taylor Greene: No Plans for a 2028 Presidential Run

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, has made it clear that she is not planning to run for president in 2028. She addressed this in a detailed post on X, refuting reports that suggested otherwise. Greene announced her decision to step down from Congress in January, which sparked speculation about her future political ambitions. Greene's ...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Gaming Gripes: Why eSports Players Feel the Pain

eSports players are no strangers to aches and pains. A recent study dug into this issue, focusing on those who use keyboards and mice. They surveyed 60 players, from casual to pro, asking about their pain, injuries, gaming habits, and physiotherapy use. The results? A whopping 71. 7% of players reported musculoskeletal pain. The lower back, wrists, and neck were the...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Gratitude Grumble: Ukraine's Thank You Note

In a recent social media post, former President Trump criticized Ukraine's leadership for not showing enough gratitude for U. S. support during the ongoing war with Russia. This remark came just as representatives from both countries were discussing a peace plan with Russia. The peace plan, which includes several demands from Moscow, has been described by Ukrainian ...

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Nov 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Talks: Progress or Just Talk?

The recent climate talks wrapped up with a deal that left many feeling underwhelmed. The event was marked by protests, the absence of the US, and even a fire that caused a mass evacuation. One of the biggest sticking points was creating a plan to move away from fossil fuels, which are a major source of the emissions driving climate change. Over 80 countries, includi...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Senator Kelly Speaks Out: Politics, Security, and International Tensions

Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, recently shared his thoughts on a variety of pressing issues during an interview. He expressed serious concern about the rise in political violence and the impact of the president's words on national security. Kelly, who has personally experienced the consequences of political violence as the husband of former Congresswoma...

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