POLITICS

Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Zimbabwe's President May Stay in Power Until 2030

Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, has decided to change the constitution. This change would let President Emmerson Mnangagwa stay in office until 2030. The party made this decision during a conference on Saturday. Mnangagwa is currently 83 years old. His second five-year term was supposed to end in

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Opposition Party Picks New Leader Amid China Tensions

Taiwan's Nationalist Party, or KMT, has a new leader. Cheng Li-wun, a former lawmaker, won the election. She beat five other candidates, including former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin. Cheng is the second woman to lead the party. She promised to change the KMT from "sheep" to "lions. " Cheng's win come

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Potential Edge: Tomahawk Missiles in the Spotlight

Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, recently shared her thoughts on a Fox Business Network show. She believes that giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles could be a big deal. She thinks it could help Ukraine gain an advantage in the ongoing war with Russia. Ernst understands that there are concerns

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's New Opposition Leader Promises Calm Relations with China

A new leader has taken the reins of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). Cheng Li-wun, a former lawmaker, won the election with just over 50% of the vote. However, the turnout was quite low, with less than 40% of party members participating. Cheng is known for her fiery speeches an

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Oct 18 2025CRIME

Cincinnati's Police Chief: What's Happening?

Cincinnati's Police Chief, Teresa Theetge, has recently hired a lawyer. This move comes as rumors swirl about her possible replacement. The lawyer, Steve Imm, confirmed he's representing Theetge but couldn't share more details. Imm is also involved in a lawsuit by the former Fire Chief against the c

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Why Janet Mills Should Consider Stepping Aside

Janet Mills has been a dedicated governor for Maine. She has shown commitment and hard work in her role. However, her decision to run against Senator Susan Collins has sparked debate. Some believe it's time for a fresh face in politics. Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate, has gained significant

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Science Under Siege: Politics vs. Public Health

The FDA is under fire for letting politics influence science. Scientists inside the agency say leaders are pushing unproven treatments, like using leucovorin for autism. Studies on leucovorin are small and weak. Big studies are needed to prove if it really works. But the FDA is skipping steps and pu

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Science Over Politics: How a New Alliance Aims to Protect Public Health

A group of 15 Democratic governors has formed the Governors Public Health Alliance. Their goal? To put science back at the center of public health decisions. This isn't just about politics. It's about making sure people can trust the information they get about their health. For a while now, science

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

How the South's Past Still Shapes Today's Politics

The South has always been a key player in American politics, and its influence is still felt today. The region's unique history and culture have shaped the political landscape in ways that are often overlooked. For example, the South's long-standing tradition of populist politics has made it a breed

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

George Santos: From Prison to Freedom, Thanks to Trump

George Santos, the former Republican congressman, is now a free man. President Donald Trump stepped in and shortened his prison term. Santos was serving time for fraud and identity theft. He was only a few months into his seven-year sentence. Trump made the announcement on social media. He called S

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