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Aug 20 2025POLITICS

Standing Up for Rights: Jimmy Lai's Legal Battle in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai, a well-known media figure in Hong Kong, is currently facing serious charges under the city's national security laws. His lawyer, Robert Pang, has been making a strong case for Lai's actions, arguing that supporting basic rights and freedoms is not a crime. Lai, who is 77 years old, is acc

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Aug 16 2025POLITICS

Germany's Call to Halt West Bank Settlements: A Critical Look

Germany has recently urged Israel to halt the construction of settlements in the West Bank. This call comes after Israel's finance minister announced plans to build thousands of new homes in the region. The proposed "E1" settlement and the expansion of Maale Adumim are particularly concerning. These

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Aug 16 2025POLITICS

Trump and Putin Chat: What's the Big Deal?

So, Trump and Putin had a chat. A really long one. They stood together and talked about stuff. Trump said it was good. Putin said it was useful. But did they make any real progress? Not really. They talked about Ukraine. They talked about trade. They even talked about space. But guess what? They di

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Aug 15 2025WEATHER

Heatwave Alert: Millions in the U. S. Face Dangerous Conditions

The U. S. is bracing for a severe heatwave this weekend, with a significant portion of the Eastern region under threat. By Sunday, a staggering 38 million people will be at "major" risk of heat stress, while another 7 million could face "extreme" danger, according to the National Weather Service. T

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Aug 15 2025CRIME

Haiti's New Security Plan: Private Help or More Trouble?

Haiti is in big trouble. Gangs have taken over large parts of the country. The government is bringing in nearly 200 private security workers from different countries to help. This is a big deal because these workers are from a company run by Erik Prince, who used to run the controversial security fi

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Aug 13 2025BUSINESS

The High Cost of War: Why Taking Over Gaza City Could Hurt Israel's Economy

Israel is thinking about taking control of Gaza City. This could be a big problem for the country's money situation. An expert says it might cost up to NIS 100 billion. That's a lot of money. It's even about 5% of Israel's total yearly income. The expert is worried. He thinks Israel can't handle thi

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Aug 13 2025SPORTS

Kessler Edwards: The Unseen Journey to the NBA

Kessler Edwards' path to the NBA is a testament to perseverance and quiet determination. Born and raised in California, he honed his skills in the high school gyms of Rancho Cucamonga before making waves at Pepperdine University. His journey is marked by steady progress, from earning All-Freshman ho

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Aug 11 2025POLITICS

India's Migrant Crackdown: Fear and Uncertainty Spread

In recent times, India has seen a surge in immigration raids. These raids have led to the detention of thousands of people. Many of these individuals are Bengali-speaking Muslims. They come from various parts of India, including Delhi, Assam, and Gujarat. The Indian government says these raids are

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Aug 10 2025SPORTS

Monday Night Sports: A Quick Look at the Action

Monday, August 11, is packed with sports events that might catch your eye. Baseball fans have a lot to look forward to. The MLB is bringing two games to the screen. The first one starts at 7 p. m. on MLBN. You can watch the Minnesota team take on the N. Y. Yankees or the Pittsburgh team play against

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Aug 10 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Looks Into Claims of a Plot Against Trump

The Justice Department is now looking into serious claims. They want to know if top security officials tried to connect Trump to Russia's election meddling. This was supposed to have happened in late 2016 and early 2017. The goal? To make people doubt Trump's presidency. Attorney General Pam Bondi

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