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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Fresh Faces Needed: Why Alaska Wants Limits on Congress Terms

Alaskans are known for their practical mindset. They care more about how well someone serves than how long they stay in office. This belief has sparked a growing group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to push for a constitutional change that would set limits on how many times a person can b

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Feb 07 2026RELIGION

Research, Religion and Health: A Fresh Look at Reviews and Scales

The journal issue opens with a collection of systematic reviews and bibliometric studies that cover a wide range of topics at the intersection of faith and health. These reviews act like shortcut maps, helping scientists, doctors and ethicists quickly spot the most important findings in a crowded fi

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Crypto's Big Money Move: Who's Really in Control?

Crypto's influence in Washington is growing, and it's not just about voting. A group called Fairshake and its allies have a massive $193 million to spend. This money is not going directly to candidates but is being used to shape the political landscape in a very specific way. Fairshake and its part

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

Car Crashes into Brooklyn Synagogue

A man drove his car into a famous Jewish building in Brooklyn, New York. This happened on a special day for the Jewish community. The driver hit the building many times with his car. No one got hurt, but the police are looking into it as a possible hate crime. The man was caught right after the inc

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Jan 29 2026CRYPTO

Washington Talks: Banks and Crypto Firms Meet to Fix Stalled Rules

Big names from banks and crypto companies are meeting at the White House. They want to fix a problem. Rules for crypto in the U. S. are stuck. The meeting is on February 2. It's about finding a way forward. The White House wants to help. They think they can make a deal. But talks have been tough. D

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Wind and Solar Energy: The Political Tug-of-War

In the world of politics, things are never straightforward. Take the recent debate on speeding up permits for energy projects. Democrats in the Senate have a condition: they won't support this unless the Trump administration stops putting roadblocks on wind and solar energy developments. You see, P

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Jan 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots and Hate Speech: Who's Getting It Right?

The Anti-Defamation League recently put six major chatbots to the test, checking how well they handle antisemitic and extremist content. The results? Not great. Claude, by Anthropic, came out on top, but even it had room for improvement. Grok, from xAI, landed at the bottom of the list, struggling t

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Jan 28 2026CRIME

A Rabbi's Brave Stand Against Hate

In a shocking incident, a rabbi was violently attacked while walking to his synagogue in Queens. The assault happened near Queens Blvd. and 71st Ave. in Forest Hills around 3 p. m. on Tuesday. A stranger approached the 32-year-old rabbi, hurled antisemitic slurs, and punched him in the face and ches

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Jan 26 2026CELEBRITIES

A Musician's Journey to Accountability: Ye's Public Apology

Ye, known to many as Kanye West, took a significant step towards accountability on Monday. He publicly apologized for his past antisemitic remarks, attributing his behavior to an undiagnosed brain injury and mental health struggles. This apology came in the form of a full-page ad in The Wall Street

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

A Clash of Ideas: NATO's Leader vs. Europe's Army Ambition

Mark Rutte, the head of NATO, recently shot down the idea of a separate European army. This idea has been floating around among some European leaders. They're worried about Donald Trump's dedication to Europe's safety, especially after some drama over Greenland. Rutte didn't hold back. He told supp

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