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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Rest, Readiness and Gender in the Jordanian Military

The Jordanian military is known for its toughness and high standards. When recruits are stressed and pushing their limits, sleep is one thing that often suffers. So achieving and observing the good sleep habits among recruits is vital to maximum performance and training results. One thing m

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Devastation in Omdurman: Market Attack

In the midst of a brutal civil war in Sudan, the city of Omdurman became the target of yet another paramount tragedy. Paramilitary forces, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched a brutal attack on the Sabrein Market this past weekend. The aftermath was grim: 54 people lost their live

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Deadly Strikes on a Sudanese Market

Sudan's civil war has reached a new low with a recent attack on a busy marketplace in the city of Omdurman. The paramilitary group, named Rapid Support Forces, has been going head-to-head with the country’s military forces. This time, they left a trail of destruction in their wake, taking the lives

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

A Transgender Pilot Caught in a Whirlwind of Online Falsehoods

Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot, faced a lot of angry messages. People thought she was behind a recent helicopter crash. The situation began after a major political figure and others tried to pin the crash on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. This had nothing to do with the helicopter crash.

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Can Trump Boost NATO Defense Spending?

U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Why is Trump Kicking Trans Troops Out?

President Trump has sparked controversy again by trying to ban transgender people from the military. This time, he says it's because they're not focused enough on training and winning wars. Critics argue that trans troops have been serving successfully for years. The new order says anyone with gende

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Transgender Troops Fight Back Against Trump's Ban

Two major LGBTQ legal groups have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's latest ban on transgender people serving in the military. The suit, filed on behalf of six active-duty trans troops and two aspiring recruits, claims the ban is un-American and weakens our country. The ban, signed as an exec

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Water Pump Mystery: Trump's Claims Face California’s Facts

President Trump caused a stir on Monday night with a claim on Truth Social that the military had entered California to turn on water pumps. He suggested that this action would send more water flowing from the Pacific Northwest. However, the state of California quickly responded with a statement of t

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Days: New Orders on Transgender Troops, COVID Mandates, and More

President Trump is kicking off his administration with a series of executive orders. One of these orders asks the Pentagon to figure out a new policy for transgender troops in the military. This order doesn't immediately ban transgender people from serving but asks for a review based on military rea

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

New Defense Boss Tackles Diversity Programs

Pete Hegseth, the newly appointed Defense Secretary, has outlined his plans to refocus the U. S. military. In a recent handwritten note to Pentagon staff, shared on social media, Hegseth clearly stated that he believes the military has lost its edge due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) prog

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