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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Why Michelle Obama’s Hair Was Never Just About Hair

Barron Trump’s turn to register for military service under new rules didn’t come as a surprise—nearly every American man his age faces the same requirement. But unlike his father’s comments about Olympic teams and college sports, this shift quietly folded into a much bigger conversation about milita

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Israel Draws New Map of Southern Lebanon Control

Israel has released a map showing the new line where its troops are positioned inside Lebanon. The move follows a U. S. -backed ceasefire with Hezbollah that began on Thursday. The map covers villages that Israel says are abandoned, but the military now controls them. The line stretches about 5 to

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Trailblazing Illinois Lawmaker Who Crossed Aisles

Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

New Settlement Push Adds Fuel to West Bank Tensions

Israel quietly approved 34 new West Bank outposts in early April, a move condemned by Palestinian leaders as a direct break from international rules. While the government didn’t issue a formal announcement, local media broke the news after military censors cleared the details for publication. Most o

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

Barcelona fans push hard for Rashford move

Barcelona supporters are making it clear they want Marcus Rashford to stay at the club. Fans interviewed before a Champions League match said he’s been a game-changer since joining on loan. His 24 goal contributions in 40 games have silenced doubts about his impact. Rashford isn’t always a starter,

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

The Real Debate Over Israel Funding

Israel support is a hot topic in U. S. politics, but the way it’s talked about can be misleading. Some politicians criticize a group that pushes for strong U. S. –Israel ties, saying it hides behind fear and conspiracy. Others defend the group, arguing that it represents normal American politi

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Death Penalty Bill Sparks International Outcry

Israel’s parliament is set to vote on a new law that would make the death penalty mandatory for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis. The proposal, drafted by far‑right national security minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir, requires a verdict within 90 days and removes the possibility o

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

A Life That Shaped Medicine and the World

Barry Bloom was a chemist who turned into a pioneer of immunology and global health. When he found out he had pancreatic cancer, he chose to become a patient who also studied his own treatment. He joined clinical trials, read the research papers himself, and asked questions at every appointment.

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Rafah Crossing Reopens, Giving Hope to Gaza Patients

Israel opened the Rafah border with Egypt after almost three weeks of closure. The move was aimed at letting injured Palestinians leave Gaza for medical care, following reports that Israeli attacks had killed four people. Only eight wounded fighters and 17 family members are expected to cross into E

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