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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Population Drop: Causes and Consequences

Ukraine has seen a massive decrease in its population, with estimates showing a drop of about 10 million since 2014, and 8 million since the full-scale Russian invasion began in 2022. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) highlights that while there hasn't been a recent census, the data shows a

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

meetings and Swaps: Biden Chats with Slovenian PM

Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden had a chat with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob in the Oval Office at the White House. This was a big deal because it had been 18 years since a Slovenian leader last visited. They talked about some important stuff, like what's going on in the Middle East and U

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Two Navy Pilots Killed in Plane Crash: Who Were They?

Last week, the Navy lost two exceptional pilots, Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, in a plane crash near Mount Rainier. These women were not just pilots; they were trailblazers in the field of aviation. Evans, a naval flight officer, and Wileman, a naval aviator, were part of the

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Oct 22 2024WEATHER

Roswell Floods: A Weekend Surprise in the Desert

Over the weekend, Roswell, New Mexico, faced its worst flooding in history. Unusual heavy rain left several people dead and hundreds stranded on roofs. This wasn’t your typical scene for Roswell, known more for its UFO claims than rainfall. Forecasters blamed a stationary storm system that dumped ov

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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

Humans Love Carbs Way Before You Think

You might think humans fell in love with carbs when we started farming, but scientists say that's not true. They found a gene called AMY1 that helps us digest starches, and it's been around for a really long time – even before we had agriculture. This gene started duplicating around 800, 000 years a

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech Stops Promos for Russian Drone Factory

Recently, big tech companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok have taken down social media accounts linked to a Russian drone factory in Tatarstan. These accounts were used to recruit young foreign women, mainly from Africa, to work in the factory. The recruitment posts promised a free trip to Russia a

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Belarus Shoots Down Russian Drone in Surprising Move

In a twist during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Belarus, a close ally of Russia, shot down a Russian drone that entered its airspace over the weekend. The drone, known as a Shahed attack drone, was heading towards the city of Mozyr when it was taken down. This isn't the first time Belarus has

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New War Strategy: A Divided Response

President Volodymyr Zelensky has laid out a new plan to strengthen Ukraine's position in the ongoing war with Russia. This plan, called the "victory plan, " includes asking to join NATO and using long-range missiles from the West to hit Russian military targets. This has caused a mix of reactions fr

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

What's North Korea Doing in Ukraine?

You might be wondering what's happening with the war in Ukraine. Well, it's getting even more complicated. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently said that North Korea is now involved. He's asking Ukraine's allies to do something about it. A government official in Ukraine even posted

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Secret Soldiers: North Korea Sends Troops to Russia

You might have heard about the war in Ukraine. Well, North Korea has just stepped in, sending thousands of soldiers to help Russia. South Korea isn't happy about it and has asked Russia to send those soldiers back home right away. North Korea has sent about 1, 500 soldiers to Russia. These are spec

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