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Nov 18 2025SCIENCE

How Storms Shape Lizards: A Tale of Evolution and Survival

Hurricanes are more than just powerful storms; they can drive evolution in surprising ways. Take the brown anole lizard, for example. These critters have been spreading across the southeastern United States for over a century. During this time, they've faced a lot of hurricanes. Scientists wanted to

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Nov 18 2025POLITICS

Gaza Peace Plan: A Test for the UN Security Council

The UN Security Council is about to make a big decision. They are going to vote on a plan proposed by the US. This plan supports President Trump's ideas for peace in Gaza. It also suggests sending international troops to help keep the peace. A few weeks ago, Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary t

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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking String Theory's Secrets: New Ways to Calculate

String theory is like a big puzzle. It tries to explain how tiny particles work. Recently, scientists found a new way to solve part of this puzzle. They looked at something called the 4-tachyon amplitude. This is a part of string theory that wasn't fully understood before. They used a special tool c

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

US Military's Drug Boat Strikes Raise Legal and Diplomatic Concerns

The US military has recently conducted its 21st attack on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific. This strike resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard the boat. The US Southern Command asserted that intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement in drug trafficking along

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Drones: A Growing Concern and a Chance for the U. S. to Shine

Drones are becoming a big worry. They can cause a lot of damage quickly. The Army Secretary, Dan Driscoll, thinks this is one of the biggest threats we face. But he also believes the U. S. is handling it well. The Army is leading the way in dealing with this drone problem. They are working closely

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Nov 17 2025CRIME

A Big Drug Boss is Caught in Spain

A major player in Ecuador's drug scene has been caught in Spain. Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria, the boss of Los Lobos, was grabbed in Malaga. He had been hiding out in Europe, pretending to be someone else after faking his own death. Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, shared this news. Chavarria was still

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Holiday Withdrawal: National Guard Troops Head Home

The Pentagon has decided to pull back some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland. This move comes after President Trump sent them to these cities just a few weeks ago, despite local leaders' strong opposition. Around 200 soldiers from California, who were sent to Portland, and 200 from Tex

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Nov 17 2025BUSINESS

Jersey's Legal Battle with a Russian Tycoon

A wealthy Russian businessman, Roman Abramovich, is in a legal fight with the government of Jersey. His team says the investigation started in 2022 is unfair and has not made any progress. They claim that the government has not provided enough evidence or made any charges against Abramovich. The go

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

Understanding Seizures in Youngsters: A Look at Cameroon's Health System

Epilepsy is a long-term condition that affects the brain and causes repeated seizures. In Cameroon, there isn't much information about how this condition affects children. A recent study tried to fill this gap by looking at cases from a major hospital. The study found that seizures in children can

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

National Guard Troops Head Home from Chicago and Portland

The Pentagon has decided to pull back some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland. This move comes a few weeks after President Trump sent them to these cities, claiming there was a rise in crime. Two defense officials, who asked not to be named, shared this news on Sunday. Around 200 Calif

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