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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Indiana's High School Diploma Makeover: Weigh In by Nov. 8!

Indiana residents have a chance to share their thoughts on the state's revised high school diploma plan by November 8. The second draft, released by the Department of Education, is simpler and more streamlined based on public feedback. This draft is now available for review in the Indiana Register,

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Avoiding the Nuclear Edge

The threat of nuclear war has been lurking for decades, kept at bay by outdated safeguards. But things are changing. More countries have nuclear weapons and they're less careful than before. We're on the brink, one mistake away from disaster, yet we're not talking about it enough. The New York Times

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Secret Ties: Israel and Azerbaijan's Controversial Alliance

Last year, Azerbaijan took complete control of Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh (NK). Meanwhile, conflicts between Israel and Hamas, and the war in Gaza, grabbed global attention. This shift in focus allowed Azerbaijan and Israel to strengthen their partnership without much outside scrutiny. The Nag

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Trump's Blame Game: A Shift from Responsibility

Donald Trump, the former president, is known for a different tune than his Republican predecessor, Ronald Reagan. While Reagan believed in personal responsibility, Trump often dodges blame. When faced with legal issues, Trump points fingers. He's been convicted of 34 felonies related to hush money p

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Is Christian Influence in Politics Really a Problem?

There's been a lot of talk lately about "Christian Nationalism" and how it's supposedly threatening American democracy. But let’s step back for a moment. Everyone has values, right? And Christians are no different—their values come from the Bible. Voting based on those values isn’t trying to force b

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Netanyahu's Dance with Diplomacy: Will He Play Ball Before the Election?

Israel's diplomatic dance is reaching a critical point, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to make a move on a long-stalled peace deal. With the US presidential election looming next month, President Joe Biden is pushing for Netanyahu to take a step back from the brink of wa

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Israel's Dilemma: Strike or Negotiate?

Recently, Iran has been launching missiles at Israel. This has sparked a big debate among Israeli leaders—should they hit back hard and target Iran's nuclear program? Some people think it’s time to put an end to Iran's atomic ambitions once and for all. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett even sug

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

The War in Lebanon: A New Chapter in Middle Eastern Tensions

The recent escalation in violence between Israel and Hezbollah has left the region in a state of unease. The Israeli government has been carrying out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of hundreds o

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

Jimmy Carter: A Life Dedicated to Peace and Human Rights

Former President Jimmy Carter's legacy in foreign policy is marked by his courageous pursuit of peace and human rights. He tackled challenging issues like the Panama Canal Treaties, which improved U.S.-Latin American relations, and the Camp David Accords, maintaining peace between Israel and Egypt s

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Sep 26 2024POLITICS

Ceasefire Hopes Rise: Allies Call for 21-Day Truce

A 21-Day Ceasefire Proposed to Prevent Regional War As tensions continue to escalate along the Israel-Lebanon border, a group of international allies has called for a 21-day ceasefire to prevent a broader regional war. The United States, Australia, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Ja

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