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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

What's China's Stance on Ukraine and North Korea?

China is pushing for calm in the Ukraine war. They're worried that North Korean soldiers might join the fight soon. U. S. officials confirmed that North Korea sent troops to Russia, which could make North Korea part of the fight. This is a tricky situation for China. They don't want to get involved

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

New Latvian Drone Startup Aims to Revolutionize Modern Warfare

Imagine a drone that can fly into battle, drop a bomb, and then come back home to fight another day. That's what a new defense tech startup from Latvia, Origin, is aiming to do. Founded in 2022 by Agris Kipurs and Ilya Nevdah, the team behind the popular Airdog drones used for extreme sports, Origin

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops in Ukraine: A Global War Perspective

It's now confirmed that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine. South Korea's intelligence agency reports that about 1, 500 North Korean special forces began heading to Russia in October. They were transported by Russian ships and given Russian uniforms, weapons, and fake IDs

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's Future: No Outsiders Allowed, Says President

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory f

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

A Model's 1993 Trump Tower Encounter: Epstein's Role

In early 1993, former model Stacey Williams alleged that then-businessman Donald Trump groped her in Trump Tower while disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein watched. The incident unfolded as Williams and Epstein were touring the tower, and Trump allegedly put his hands on her inappropriately. William

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Why QAnon’s Influence Lives On

Ever since its peak in 2020, the once-prominent conspiracy theory QAnon has faded from public view. But don't be fooled—its beliefs are still alive and well, quietly infiltrating our political discourse. Jesselyn Cook, a journalist and Harvard University fellow, explains that the extreme ideas of QA

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Voting Rumors: How Social Media Spreads Election Myths

In the final days before a big election, false information about voting is swirling around social media. These lies, spread by people like former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, are making many voters doubt if elections are fair. Some voters believe non-citizens are voting, or

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

The Shocking Truth Behind the Black Insurrectionist

You might expect the person behind a major social media account spreading election conspiracies to be exactly who they claim to be. But that's not the case with "Black Insurrectionist". This influential account, with over 300, 000 followers, was actually run by a white man from upstate New York. Thi

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Oct 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Wish Comes True: Gamers Help Terminal Patient Play Upcoming Game Early

Meet Caleb McAlpine, a huge Borderlands fan who recently got some devastating news. Doctors told him he has terminal cancer, with only a year or two left to live. This left Caleb wondering if he'd ever get to play the upcoming Borderlands 4, which isn't set to release until 2025. So, Caleb took to

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Oct 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Jennifer Lopez Moves On: What's Next After Affleck?

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the celebrity couple known as Bennifer, made headlines a year ago when they reunited and married in Vegas. But now, they're in the spotlight for a different reason: their public divorce. Lopez filed for divorce in August, marking the end of their two-year marriage. Wi

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