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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Steps Down After a Decade in Office

After a decade of leading Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. She made this announcement in a video posted on social media, highlighting her achievements and the city's progress under her leadership. Bowser's time as mayor was not without challenges. She had

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

How Social Media Feeds Fuel Harmful Ideas

Young people are constantly exposed to harmful content online. Social media platforms use algorithms to suggest videos and posts. These algorithms often push extreme ideas. This includes content promoting gender-based violence and misogyny. The more these ideas are seen, the more normal they seem.

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

New Fees for Foreign Visitors to U. S. National Parks

The U. S. government is planning to raise prices for international visitors to national parks starting next year. This move comes as fewer tourists from other countries are visiting the U. S. due to political tensions and a decline in foreign tourism. Starting January 1, the annual park pass for no

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Gun Rights Get a New Champion in the Justice Department

The Justice Department is shaking things up by creating a new office focused on protecting gun rights. This office, named the Second Amendment Rights Section, will start its work on December 4. Its main job is to look into local laws that might be limiting people's right to own guns. This move come

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

PM Starmer's Dance Move Sparks School Drama

Sir Keir Starmer found himself in a bit of a pickle during a school visit. He was there to talk about free school meals, but things took an unexpected turn. While reading with kids, he made a silly hand gesture after seeing the number 67 on a page. This gesture is tied to a popular dance trend among

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Somalis in the U. S. Face Uncertain Future

President Trump has announced plans to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in the U. S. This program has been a lifeline for many Somalis since 1991, when their country was devastated by civil war. The decision could impact hundreds of Somalis who have built lives in the U. S. , par

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Education Shake-Up: What's Really Going On?

The Education Department is undergoing a major restructuring, and it's all happening behind closed doors. Senior officials are being asked to keep quiet about the changes through non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). This is not typical for a department that doesn't deal with national security. The plan

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Speeding Up Drug Approvals: A Health Risk?

In a surprising turn of events, the newly appointed head of the U. S. drug regulatory agency has expressed serious doubts about the recent push to fast-track drug approvals. This official, who just started their role this month, believes that these changes might not only be against the law but could

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Nov 21 2025EDUCATION

Education Department Changes: What It Means for Schools and Students

The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to scale back the Education Department, a move they believe will improve education by reducing federal control. However, many school and state officials are worried that this change will create more red tape without helping students who are strug

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

What's the Deal with the Epstein Files?

In a swift move, the Epstein Files Transparency Act sailed through Congress and was signed into law by Trump. This law orders the Justice Department to release all classified records from the federal investigations into Epstein's activities, without any standard checks to verify the information. So

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