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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Ecuadorians Decide on Foreign Military Bases and Constitutional Change

Ecuadorians faced a big choice on Sunday. They voted in a referendum. The vote was about two main things. First, allowing foreign countries to set up military bases in Ecuador. Second, starting the process to create a new constitution. Crime has been a big problem in Ecuador. Drug gangs are fightin

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Celebrating America's Unity Through Shared Beliefs

America is about to turn 250 years old. That's a big deal! But right now, the country feels more divided than ever. People argue about everything. It's easy to forget what brings us together. Maybe this birthday is a chance to focus on unity instead of division. Think about the Declaration of Indep

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Nov 16 2025HEALTH

Teamwork in Home Care: A Fresh Look at Supporting Those Who Need Help

Home care is not a solo job. It takes a team to help people live well in their own homes. This team includes family, friends, and healthcare workers. But, working together is not always easy. This study looked at how well these teams work together. It also tried to find better ways to do it. People

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Program: What's Really Going On?

Iran's foreign minister recently revealed that the country has halted uranium enrichment at all its sites. This announcement came after Israel and the United States targeted Iran's enrichment facilities in June. Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, made it clear that Iran is not secretly enriching

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Pushes for Big Prisoner Swap with Russia

Ukraine is trying hard to get a big prisoner exchange going with Russia. They want to bring home 1, 200 Ukrainians who are being held captive. President Zelenskiy and his top security advisor have been talking about this a lot lately. The security chief, Rustem Umerov, just got back from meetings i

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Nov 16 2025FINANCE

Saving for Tomorrow, Today: A Reality Check

Retirement planning is not just a future concern; it's something that needs attention now. Many people are not putting away enough money to maintain their current lifestyle once they stop working. The numbers are clear: less than half of Americans are on the right path to a secure retirement. Looki

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Iran and the US: A Standoff in Words

Iran's top diplomat has called out the US for not being serious about fair talks. This comes after the US president suggested opening discussions. But Iran says the US is not ready for real, equal talks. Things got tense after Israel attacked Iran in June. The US also hit Iranian nuclear sites. Sin

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Turkey and Egypt Team Up to Talk Gaza Peace and Rebuilding

Turkey and Egypt are planning to have a big talk about Gaza. Their foreign ministers will meet in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire and what comes next. Turkey has been very vocal against Israel's actions in Gaza, even calling it a genocide. Israel, of course, disagrees. Turkey, along with Egypt and

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Nov 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Pope's Movie Night: A Mix of Joy and Deep Thoughts

The Pope recently had a movie marathon with some big names in Hollywood. Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, Spike Lee, Viggo Mortensen, and Monica Bellucci all joined him at the Vatican. They talked about movies and how they can bring people together. The Pope also shared his top four favorite films. One

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Nov 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stellar Fun: Test Your Space Smarts with This Week's Cosmic Quiz

Space exploration is always full of surprises. From the International Space Station to the James Webb Space Telescope, there's always something new to learn. But how much of it do you remember? This week, there's a special treat for space fans. A crossword puzzle is here to challenge your knowledge

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