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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Democrats Shift to Big‑Tax Plans as Populist Move

In recent months the Democratic Party has moved from vague anti‑Trump slogans to concrete tax ideas. Earlier, many saw them as a group without clear plans beyond anger at the former president. Now they have rolled out several proposals that aim to tax the wealthy and redistribute money. Bernie Sand

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Resilience Helps Musicians Beat Hidden Childhood Stress

Musicians sometimes suffer from a rare problem called musician’s dystonia, where their hands or arms suddenly act out of control while playing. It is a task‑specific disorder that can affect up to one in every hundred professional players, and doctors still do not know all the reasons it happens.

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Mar 11 2026EDUCATION

Late Night Loops: What College Students Really Feel

The research looked at why students in Hong Kong universities stay up late, even when they know it hurts their health. Twenty people were asked to talk about their habits from September to December, and the answers fell into five key ideas. First, many students try hard to control what they do befor

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Men in Their 50s May Feel Older Because of “Forever Chemicals”

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are called “forever chemicals” because they linger in the body for many years. A new study looked at how these substances might make men feel older than their calendar age. The researchers found that the link between PFAS levels in the blood an

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Long‑Hidden Documents on 1981 Coup Attempt

In Spain, officials have finally made public a set of 153 documents that were kept secret for almost half a century. These files relate to the day in February 1981 when armed soldiers stormed the national parliament with guns, trying to end democracy and restore a dictatorship that had ended six yea

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

A Swamp‑Style Showdown Against Trump

The event, called the “State of the Swamp, ” drew a lively crowd that wore green outfits and frog‑themed costumes, echoing the swamp motif. Some speakers even sported frog hats to match. Political leaders joined the protest, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Democrats Plan Quiet Counter‑Moves at Trump’s Speech

The upcoming State of the Union will see a wave of Democratic lawmakers choosing silence or alternative events over direct protest. After last year’s heated scenes in the House chamber, many are opting for a more subdued stance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined two paths at a recent b

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes Democrats Over Shutdown and Voter ID Debate

President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One, blaming Democrats for the government shutdown and their stance on voter ID. He said the shutdown was a “Democrat” move, not a Republican one. Trump claimed that Democrats are unhappy with low crime numbers and want to change voting rules.

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

Virginia's Voting Maps: A High-Stakes Game of Political Chess

Virginia is about to become a battleground for control of the U. S. House of Representatives. Democrats are ready to spend big bucks to change the state's voting maps. They hope to gain four more seats in Congress. This is part of a bigger trend where both parties are trying to redraw district lines

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