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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

A High School Teacher Gets a Surprise Applause

Central Catholic High School in Southeast Portland buzzed with excitement when Senator Cory Booker made a spontaneous stop at the campus. The New Jersey senator was on a book tour that appears to be testing the waters for a future presidential run. Instead of a typical speech, Booker filmed himse

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania’s fundraising race: who’s really ahead?

Pennsylvania’s political money game just wrapped up its first financial quarter, and the numbers tell a clear story about where support is coming from. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, pulled in over a million dollars from January to March, but fell far behind Democratic Governor Josh Sh

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

What Trump might say about the Iran situation and why people aren't convinced

The American president is set to address the nation tonight, claiming the recent military actions against Iran have achieved their goals. He plans to share that U. S. forces have severely weakened Iran's naval power and missile capabilities, while preventing the country from developing nuclear weapo

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

NATO’s Future Hangs in the Balance as U. S. Signals Doubts

A top U. S. defense official recently avoided directly promising America’s protection under NATO, hinting instead that President Donald Trump would decide the country’s stance. This came after European allies didn’t join the U. S. in military actions against Iran, raising questions about NATO’s unit

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Spain blocks US war planes from its skies

Spain has decided to shut its airspace to U. S. military aircraft that are part of strikes against Iran. This move follows earlier statements that Spain would not allow its bases to be used for the conflict. The restriction means U. S. jets must fly around Spain on their way to targets in the Middle

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Mar 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

German Army Looks to AI for Faster Battle Decisions

The German army is testing artificial intelligence systems that can sift through battlefield information faster than human analysts, according to its chief commander. During recent trips to Ukraine, the commander observed how drones and advanced sensors generate enormous amounts of data. He ex

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes NATO Allies Over Iran Conflict Support

President Trump took to social media to slam NATO partners for not backing U. S. and Israel in the fight against Iran. He called the allies “cowards” after they declined to help secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. The president argued that without U. S. leadership, NATO is ineffective. T

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

A New Senate Hope: Illinois Votes for a Black Woman with Big Support

Illinois voters have chosen a new face for the Senate, electing a Black woman who has long worked under Governor JB Pritzker. The win shows how powerful state politics can be when a governor’s backing is combined with substantial outside money. The campaign began when the incumbent senator, Richard 

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arctic Artillery Teams Get Drone Help

NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Ukrainian Soldiers Turn Trainers to Help Germany Ready for 2029

Germany’s army chief announced that Ukrainian military instructors will join German training schools to prepare the country for a potential Russian strike by 2029. This marks a reversal of roles, as Western forces had previously been helping Ukraine defend itself. In early March, Berlin and Kyiv

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