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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Government Faces Critique Over Antisemitism Response

Nigel Farage, the head of Reform UK, voiced strong criticism of the British administration on Monday. He claimed that officials are not doing enough to stop antisemitic incidents, especially after a recent arson attempt on a London synagogue. Farage said that mere statements of support are not enoug

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Apr 21 2026EDUCATION

Fresh Voice in Kingston: A Student’s Journey into Local Journalism

The newest face of Kingston’s next‑generation journalism team is a Grade 11 student who has grown up in the city and now writes about its arts scene. She believes that local reporting keeps small communities connected, especially when everyday life is increasingly digital and people rarely leave

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Pope’s Bold Visit to Equatorial Guinea Sparks Hope and Questions

The Pope will land in Malabo, the capital on Bioko island, after flying from Angola. He plans to speak with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled since 1979. The visit is part of a longer tour that covers four African countries and 11 cities over 10 days. During his trip, the Pop

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

When State TV Calls a Blogger a Spy, What Does That Really Mean?

Victoria Bonya is no ordinary mom or influencer. She’s a single parent living in Monaco who turned her personal video channel into a platform that now reaches millions across Russia. One of her recent videos caught so much attention that it even got a response from the Kremlin. In the clip, she aske

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Apr 20 2026HEALTH

Breaking the Silence: How One Teen is Making Period Products More Accessible

Miri Ahuja, a 14-year-old from San Jose, wasn’t just worried about homework or weekend plans like most kids her age. Instead, she took on a challenge many adults shy away from: ensuring people in her community could easily access period products. Through her project, Period Positive Drive, she organ

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Religious slurs at weekend park clashes spark police inquiries

Two separate weekend incidents at Chicago-area parks have led to police investigations after Jewish youth reported being targeted with anti-Semitic remarks. In Skokie's Lorel Park, a group of young girls claimed they were verbally abused about their religion while being pelted with wood chips and ha

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

What really happens when a community faces sudden violence?

A shooting in Kyiv left six dead and fourteen wounded, including a child who lost their parents. The attacker, who started firing in a quiet neighborhood, took hostages in a supermarket before police intervened. Witnesses described chaos—people running, children being grabbed mid-play, and fear spre

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Small Steps, Big Impact: How Two Teens Changed Laws in Virginia

Back in 2023, hate crimes in Virginia jumped up by 15%, even as the rest of the country saw a slight drop. That surprising difference made Randall Nied, a high school sophomore, curious. During a family dinner, his dad—a lawyer—suggested he dig deeper. Randall found out Virginia had strong privacy p

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Religious Blunder and the Pope

Former governor Chris Christie appeared on ABC’s “This Week” to criticize President Trump, saying the former president knows nothing about faith. Christie called Trump’s remarks toward Pope Leo “gross” and suggested the former leader’s conversion to Catholicism was not a strong foundation for such a

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Long Island Residents Question Holocaust Lessons in Schools

A recent survey of about 400 people living in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island has sparked concern. The study, carried out by a national research firm, asked whether the Holocaust should be required reading in public schools. Nearly thirty percent of respondents said it is not necess

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