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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Tech Giant Cisco in Hot Water Over China's Human Rights Abuses

Two U. S. lawmakers are pushing for the Supreme Court to let a lawsuit against Cisco move forward. The suit claims Cisco's tech was used to harm Falun Gong practitioners in China. Reps. Chris Smith and John Moolenaar want the Trump administration to back the plaintiffs. They say Cisco's tech helped

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Oct 31 2025CRIME

Brazil Tightens Grip on Crime: What's the Plan?

Brazil is taking a hard stance against organized crime. President Lula has just signed a tough new law. This law makes punishments stricter and gives law enforcement more tools to fight crime. The law targets people who get in the way of investigations or help criminal groups. It also protects judg

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Oct 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Matching Faces: A New Way to Spot People from Sketches

Finding people from sketches is tough. Sketches often lack details. This makes it hard to match them with real photos. But now, there's a new way to do this. It uses special math and computer tricks. First, the method looks at sketches and photos. It finds important points on faces. These points he

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Oct 30 2025CRIME

New Orleans: Can the Big Easy Tackle Crime?

New Orleans is buzzing with hope. New leaders are stepping in, and people are optimistic about fixing old problems. But there's a big hurdle: crime. It's a tough nut to crack, and it can mess things up fast. Let's talk about guns. Last year, the state made it easier for adults to carry hidden weapo

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Oct 30 2025BUSINESS

Famous Designer Takes Legal Action Against Retail Giant

Bob Mackie, a renowned fashion designer known for dressing stars like Cher and Taylor Swift, is taking legal action against JCPenney. He claims the store used his name and designs without permission. Mackie, now 85, was shocked to see JCPenney launch a collection called "Mackie: Bob Mackie" last mon

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Louisiana Schools Fight New Rules

A big fight is happening in Louisiana over a new law called Charlie's Law. This law is supposed to make sure kids are safe and well taken care of in schools. But some private schools don't like it. They say the law is too strict and interferes with how they run their schools. The schools that are u

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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

A Mother's Fight for Justice After Tragic Loss

A mother is fighting for answers after her daughter's untimely death. Lyndsey Sutherland is suing a health center, claiming they missed critical signs of a rare leukemia in her 15-year-old daughter, Jasmine Vincent. The trial has been emotional, with videos of Jasmine's cheerful moments playing in c

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

France's Bold Step to Redefine Rape

In a significant move, France's Senate is poised to give the final nod to a bill that redefines rape and sexual assault as any act without clear consent. This shift comes on the heels of a high-profile trial that sent shockwaves through the nation and put a spotlight on Gisèle Pelicot, whose story b

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Medical Debt and Credit Scores: A New Battle

The Trump administration has recently taken a stance that could impact millions of Americans struggling with medical debt. By issuing new guidelines, they are challenging state laws designed to protect consumers from having medical debt affect their credit scores. Several states, including Washingt

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Oct 29 2025BUSINESS

France's Bold Move: Tech Giants Face Higher Taxes

France is making a big move. They want to charge tech giants more money. Lawmakers just voted to increase the tax on companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. This tax could go from 3% to 6%. It's part of their plan for the budget in 2026. This isn't just about money. It's about power. Big tech

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