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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Imane Khelif: From Olympic Gold to Minister's Meeting

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, recently met with Algeria's Minister of Youth and Sports, Abderrahmane Hammad Zaheer. This news comes more than a month after Khelif filed a criminal complaint about cyber-harassment. Khelif was previously involved in a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Secret Trump-Putin Calls: Biden’s Team in the Dark, Adviser Alerts “Red Flags”

Imagine a playground where grown-ups are playing hide and seek with phones. That’s what it feels like with the reports about former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A top US official, Jake Sullivan, said the Biden administration is clueless about these calls. Sullivan adm

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Future Hangs in the Balance as US Election Looms

The upcoming US presidential election is casting a long shadow over NATO discussions. NATO allies are bracing for potential changes in US support for Ukraine if Donald Trump wins. They're concerned that Trump might reduce aid, even as Iran, North Korea, and China increase their military support for

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

US Warns Israel: Improve Gaza Aid or Risk Losing Military Support

The Biden administration recently sent a strong message to Israel, asking for urgent action to enhance the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a letter signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the US demanded that Israel take steps within the next 30 days to

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Oct 14 2024FINANCE

Has China’s Economy Found Its Savior?

On Monday, Asian shares took an upward leap, with Chinese stocks soaring over 1% after the finance minister hinted at more economic support. While U.S. futures remained steady and oil prices dipped, investors worldwide held their breath for more details on China's new stimulus plan. Experts believe

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Oct 13 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Job Cut: Who's to Blame?

Boeing made a big move recently, letting go of around 10% of its workers. That's about 17,000 people finding themselves without a job. The company pointed the finger at its machinists, who are currently on strike. CEO Kelly Ortberg explained in a memo that these cuts are necessary to keep the compan

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

New York’s Board of Regents Explores Alternative History Lessons

Recently, the state's Board of Regents sparked a debate by promoting a new set of educational videos and materials. These resources, set to debut at New York state parks in February, present a revised history of the Revolutionary War. The videos discuss how Indigenous people and enslaved individuals

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Job Cuts and 777X Delay: A Close Look

Boeing, a major airplane manufacturer, is planning to cut around 17,000 jobs. That's about 10% of their workforce. It's a tough move, but the company is facing big losses. One of the reasons is a strike by their largest union. Thousands of workers walked off the job, which halted production of some

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Purge: Biden Admin Strikes Back

The Biden administration has filed a lawsuit against Virginia's election officials. The dispute centers on Virginia's voter purge program, which was introduced by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin in August. The program aims to remove voters who previously stated they weren't US citizens on DMV for

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Court Battles Over Biden's Ban on DIY Gun Kits

The U.S. Supreme Court is diving into a fresh debate over gun regulations. The topic this time? The Biden administration's attempt to prohibit the sale of "ghost gun" kits. These kits let people build firearms at home, bypassing current rules. The administration wants to treat these kits like regula

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