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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Nuclear Tensions: What's Behind Trump's Testing Talk?

Trump's recent suggestion to restart nuclear tests has sparked a global conversation. This idea comes at a time when other countries are boosting their nuclear capabilities. Russia, for instance, has been making nuclear threats and testing new weapons, like the Skyfall missile and underwater drones.

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Food Stamp Funds: A Puzzle of Priorities

The Trump administration is in a tough spot. They say they have money but can't use it to keep food stamps flowing. This is a big deal because 42 million people rely on these benefits. The administration claims legal and technical issues stop them from using extra funds to cover food stamps. They s

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

US Slashes Refugee Admissions to a Historic Low

The United States has decided to dramatically cut the number of refugees allowed into the country each year. Starting next year, only 7, 500 refugees will be permitted to enter, a significant drop from previous years. This new limit is part of a broader trend of restricting refugee admissions, which

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

A Misunderstanding or a Mistake? The Story of Rachel Reeves' Rental Slip-Up

In the world of politics, even small errors can spark big debates. Recently, British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves found herself in the middle of one such controversy. It all started with a simple oversight: Reeves forgot to get the right paperwork to rent out her house in south London. She quickly

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Oct 29 2025SCIENCE

How Mice Nerves React to Spicy Food

Mice have a complex nerve system in their tummies. These nerves, called vagal nerves, have four branches that connect to important organs like the stomach, intestines, and liver. Scientists wanted to see how these nerves react to capsaicin, the stuff that makes food spicy. They did experiments on m

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Team: Controversy and Consequences

In the world of politics, controversy often follows power. The Trump administration is no exception, with recent events highlighting some of the challenges they face. One such issue involves a former nominee, Ingrassia, who made some questionable comments. Despite these comments, Ingrassia still hol

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Fixing the Broken Health Data System in the US: What We Can Learn from Other Countries

The US health data system is in trouble. It's always had issues, but things got worse under the Trump administration. They cut funding, made research political, and ignored privacy rules. This made it harder to collect data and people stopped trusting the system. Other countries handle health data

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Oct 28 2025POLITICS

Cincinnati's Mixed Messages on Policing

Cincinnati's recent decisions on policing have left many scratching their heads. The city manager's choice to place Police Chief Teresa Theetge on leave was followed closely by Mayor Aftab Pureval's announcement. The mayor gave the green light for police to enforce low-level crimes. This seems contr

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Oct 27 2025POLITICS

Breaking Barriers: Japan's Finance Minister Makes History

In a significant move for gender equality, Japan has appointed its first female finance minister, Satsuki Katayama. This is a big deal because, in a country where politics has been male-dominated for ages, Katayama's appointment is a step forward. Katayama is not just any finance minister. She has

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Oct 27 2025CRIME

A Young Man's Tragic End on a Virginia Highway

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 24-year-old man from Honduras lost his life on a Virginia highway. Josué Castro Rivera was trying to escape from immigration agents when a car hit him. He was on his way to work in gardening when this happened. His brother, Henry Castro, shared that Josué was try

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