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May 28 2025HEALTH

The Price of Protest: A Look at the Eye Injuries from the 2024 Bangladesh Uprising

The 2024 protests in Bangladesh started as peaceful calls for job quota reform. Led by students, these protests quickly turned into a full-blown uprising. The government's harsh response led to widespread violence. Hundreds of protesters suffered severe eye injuries. These injuries were not just physical but also had lasting effects on the victims' lives. The use of...

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Ongoing Struggle: A Critical Look at Recent Events

The recent escalation in Gaza has left many people dead and injured. One of the most devastating incidents involved a school that was being used as a shelter. While people were sleeping, the school was struck multiple times, causing a fire that destroyed belongings and took many lives. This is not an isolated incident. The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for some t...

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Five Years On: Remembering George Floyd's Impact

Five years have passed since George Floyd's tragic death. This event sparked a wave of protests against racism and police brutality across the United States. The country is remembering Floyd, with special events in both his hometown of Houston and the city where he died, Minneapolis. Floyd's family and community members gathered to honor his memory. In Houston, l...

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May 25 2025POLITICS

A Life Changed by Chaos

The neighborhood of Minneapolis will never be the same after the tragic death of George Floyd. This event shook the community to its core and left lasting impacts on many lives, including that of Andrea Jenkins. She was the first Black, openly transgender woman to hold public office in the United States. Jenkins had been elected in 2018, just a year after being diagn...

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May 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Push: Controversy and Innovation at Build

Microsoft's annual Build conference was a mix of big plans and big problems. The tech giant unveiled ambitious AI projects, but the event was also marked by protests and recent layoffs. The company wants to be a leader in AI. They showed off a new platform called Windows AI Foundry. This tool is designed to help developers build and run AI applications on personal c...

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May 19 2025EDUCATION

Graduates Face a World in Flux

Boston's college graduates celebrated their big day under a mix of sunny and cloudy skies. The atmosphere was a blend of joy and concern. Why? Because the political climate has been anything but calm. Students at Boston University buzzed with excitement. They cheered as their faces appeared on the stadium's big screens. Emily Deschanel, a BU alumna and actress, ...

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Standing Up Against Campus Antisemitism

The Trump administration has stepped into a legal battle involving a Jewish professor. The professor, Leah Garrett, works at CUNY's Hunter College. She claims that she faced a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests on campus. These protests happened after the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023. The professor says that the school did not do enough t...

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May 13 2025POLITICS

Medicaid Cuts: The Battle Within the Republican Party

The Republican Party is pushing forward with a plan to reduce Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars. This move comes despite internal disagreements and a promise from former President Trump not to cut the program. The House Republicans are determined to advance key parts of their bill, which includes significant changes to Medicaid and tax policies. ...

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May 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities, Politics, and Surprises at Cannes

The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off with a mix of glamour, politics, and unexpected moments. The festival's opening night was a whirlwind of activity. The red carpet was bustling with stars, but the real talk of the town was the political statements made by some of the biggest names in Hollywood. The ceremony was filled with drama, both on and off the stage. ...

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May 08 2025BUSINESS

China's Economic Turmoil: Workers Fight for Fair Pay as Tariffs Bite

China is currently facing a wave of worker protests. This is due to unpaid wages and unfair layoffs. The root cause? US tariffs on Chinese goods. These tariffs have put immense pressure on Chinese factories. Many have shut down or cut jobs, leaving workers in the lurch. The situation is dire. In some cases, workers have resorted to extreme measures to demand their d...

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