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Nov 17 2025EDUCATION

Oakland Schools Face Heat for Jewish Student Discrimination

Oakland Unified School District is in hot water after the California Department of Education found that it created a hostile environment for Jewish students and staff. The department issued three rulings in late October, criticizing the district for taking over a year to respond to complaints of ant

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Charlotte's Immigration Raid: A Closer Look at the Numbers and Impact

In a swift operation, federal agents in Charlotte, North Carolina, detained 81 individuals in just five hours. This crackdown, led by Gregory Bovino, a seasoned official from the U. S. Border Patrol, signals a tougher stance on immigration enforcement under the current administration. Bovino, known

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade War: A Supreme Court Showdown

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case that could significantly alter President Trump's trade policies. Several states and small businesses are contesting the legality of Trump's tariffs, and many of the justices seem sympathetic to their arguments. Trump has been using the International E

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

UK Plans to Extend Refugee Waiting Period to 20 Years

The UK government is set to introduce significant changes to its asylum policies. Starting soon, refugees will have to wait 20 years before they can apply for permanent residency. This change is part of a broader effort to reduce the number of people arriving in the UK through small boat crossings a

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

GOP's Affordability Denial: A Post-Election Puzzle

After recent election setbacks in key states, many Republican leaders are downplaying concerns about affordability and the economy. They argue that the party's policies and President Donald Trump's leadership are not to blame. Instead, they suggest that Democrats and the media are misleading voters

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Talk: Saudi Prince's Visit and Middle East Peace

Trump is really pushing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to become friends. He thinks this will make the Middle East a safer place. He's hoping Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will agree to join the Abraham Accords when he visits the White House. But it's not that simple. Saudi Arabia wants a Pal

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Nov 16 2025BUSINESS

Switzerland's Trade Deal: A Smart Move or a Risky Bet?

Switzerland has struck a new trade deal with the United States, but not everyone is happy about it. The deal aims to lower import tariffs for Swiss products in the U. S. from a whopping 39% to a more reasonable 15%. In return, Swiss companies are expected to invest a massive $200 billion in the U. S

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Germany's Finance Chief Heads to China for Tough Talks

Germany's finance minister is off to China to talk about some big issues. Lars Klingbeil wants to chat about trade problems, like how China controls important materials and makes too much steel and electric car parts. He thinks talking directly to China is the best way to handle these problems. Thi

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Democrats and Crime: A New Approach?

Rahm Emanuel, a former Chicago mayor, is pushing Democrats to take a stronger stance on crime. He wants them to be clearer about their plans to keep people safe. Emanuel is thinking about running for president in 2028. He believes Democrats need a better message on crime before the next big election

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's EPA: A New Approach to Environmental and Economic Balance

In a recent discussion, EPA head Lee Zeldin shared insights on the Trump administration's environmental strategy. He claimed that within the first 300 days, the EPA has made significant changes. These changes aim to protect the environment while also boosting the economy. Zeldin argued that the Tru

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