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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

Space dreams: What Americans have really thought about exploring beyond Earth

Back in 1949, most Americans didn’t believe moon rockets would ever work. Only 15% thought humans could reach the lunar surface within fifty years. Even in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the public was still cautious. About 40% guessed humans might land on the moon by 1980, but anothe

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Vote: A Tight Race Between Tisza and Fidesz

The upcoming April 12 election in Hungary has turned into a close contest, with the centre‑right Tisza party pulling ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz. Two recent opinion polls show Tisza gaining ground, but many voters still have not made up their minds. In a survey by the 21 Re

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Trump's Impact on Global Politics: A Year in Review

Let's dive into the political chaos that has unfolded over the past year. The world has seen some major shifts, with Canada's Mark Carney stepping up to address the growing tensions caused by the U. S. under Trump's leadership. Carney's speech was a wake-up call, highlighting how great powers like

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Trump's Trip to Detroit: What Do the Numbers Say?

President Donald Trump is making a stop in Detroit on January 13, 2026. But how do Americans feel about him right now? The numbers aren't great. Several polls show that more than half of Americans disapprove of his performance. Let's break it down. The CBS News/YouGov poll shows the highest disappr

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

New York's Big Vote: Who's Leading the Mayor Race?

New York City is getting ready for a big vote on November 4. More than five million people can vote for the next mayor. Early voting just ended, and a lot of people showed up. Over 734, 000 early votes were cast, which is way more than in 2021. Right now, Zohran Mamdani is in the lead. He's a Democ

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Aug 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's Approval Dips: Epstein Case Sparks Discontent

President Trump is facing a tough time in his second term. His approval ratings have hit new lows. This is partly due to the ongoing controversy around Jeffrey Epstein. A recent poll by Economist/YouGov shows that 61% of people disapprove of how Trump is handling the Epstein investigation. This is

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

New York's Democratic Primary: A Tight Race with Big Stakes

In the New York City mayoral race, things are heating up. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, is giving Andrew Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor, a run for his money. A recent poll shows they're neck and neck, with Mamdani even pulling ahead when considering ranked-choice voting. Ranked

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Poland's Presidential Race: A Nail-Biter to the End

The presidential race in Poland is down to the wire, with two exit polls painting very different pictures. One poll shows conservative Karol Nawrocki slightly ahead with 50. 7% of the vote, while the other has liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski leading with 50. 3%. Both results are incredibly close, an

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Poland's Presidential Election: A Close Call

Poland's presidential election was a nail-biter. The two main candidates were neck and neck. It was so close that the outcome was uncertain. The two candidates were Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki. The mayor of Warsaw, Rafal Trzaskowski, was slightly ahead in the early results. However, the ma

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Health Hush-Hush: What's Up with Trump and Biden's Health Transparency?

A recent survey has put a spotlight on a worrying trend. Many Americans think that President Donald Trump has been less than open about his health. 45% of those asked in a poll felt that Trump had not been honest about his health status. 42% thought the opposite. This poll, done by YouGov and The Ec

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