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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

The Complex Path to Peace in Ukraine

The quest for peace in Ukraine is a tangled web. The United States is stepping in to mediate the conflict. President Trump has announced that he will speak with Russian President Putin about ending the war. This conversation is set to happen on Tuesday. Trump mentioned that significant groundwor

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Mar 19 2025CRIME

A Young Man's Struggle to Leave the Caribbean

A court in the Dominican Republic is set to decide whether a young American man will be allowed to return home. Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old student from Minnesota, has been stuck in the country since early March. He was the last person seen with Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsbur

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

Space Travelers Return Home After a Long Detour

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally coming back to Earth. Their journey was supposed to be quick, but it turned into a much longer adventure. They launched last June on a Boeing spacecraft, aiming for an eight-day mission. However, things didn't go as planned. The spacecraft had i

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

Muscle Science Meets Innovation: The Latest in Myology Research

In the heart of Italy, the 21st annual gathering of muscle experts took place in Assisi from September 4-7, 2024. This event, organized by the Interuniversity Institute of Myology, brought together 123 professionals from around the world. These experts included researchers, pharmaceutical representa

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Mar 18 2025WEATHER

A Twister's Trail Through Tangipahoa

In the late afternoon of a Saturday, around 12:15, a tornado swept through Tangipahoa Parish. It began its destructive path east of Kentwood. The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado's presence. This is not the end of the story, though. The twister did not stop at the parish line.

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Why America's Education System Is Under Threat

The United States is facing a significant challenge to its education system. Recent plans to reduce the staff of the Department of Education (DOE) by half, from around 4, 100 to 2, 800, are more than just a budget cut. This move is part of a broader push to weaken federal oversight in education, whi

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Canada's Flag Swap: A Bold Move Amidst Trade Tensions

Tensions between the United States and Canada have been on the rise. The spark of this conflict was a 25 percent tariff imposed on imports from Mexico and Canada by the 47th President of the United States. This move did not sit well with many Canadians. The city of Mississauga decided to take action

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Mar 17 2025POLITICS

United States Steps Back from Ukraine Invasion Probe

A recent move by the United States is raising eyebrows. The country has decided to withdraw from an international effort to investigate who is responsible for the invasion of Ukraine. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as it seems to align more with the interests of Vladimir Putin, the Russi

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Mar 17 2025POLITICS

Canada's New PM Hits the Road: A Transatlantic Tour

The newly appointed prime minister of Canada, Carney, is kicking off his international journey with a visit to France and the United Kingdom. This trip comes at a crucial time, as Canada faces economic challenges from its neighbor to the south. The United States, under President Trump, has imposed t

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Mar 17 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts Return Home After Extended Space Stay

The International Space Station (ISS) is set to say goodbye to two of its crew members. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are scheduled to return to Earth on Tuesday, March 18. This return is highly anticipated, as their mission has lasted much longer than initially planned. They were originally sup

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