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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Panama Canal Idea: A Strategic Shift?

Ever since Donald Trump's election, he's been making waves with his foreign policy ideas. One of his boldest suggestions is to regain control of the Panama Canal. This isn't just about the canal itself, but about China's growing influence in the region. Trump's concern? China might use the canal for

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Democrats' War Fatigue: Is Change on the Horizon?

Matt Duss, a former advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders, now at the Center for International Policy, recently penned an op-ed in The Guardian. His main point? Americans are fed up with Democrats being the "party of war. " Duss argues that by supporting the current militaristic setup, Democrats left th

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Jan 10 2025OPINION

Andrew Breitbart and the Culture-Politics Feedback Loop

Andrew Breitbart, a notable conservative figure, famously said, "politics is downstream of culture. " This idea, known as the Breitbart Doctrine, emphasized the power of culture in shaping political outcomes. Breitbart rightly noted that influencing key institutions like Hollywood and Silicon Valley

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Elden Ring Nightreign: Console Players Get Early Access

Bandai Namco is throwing open the doors to Elden Ring Nightreign, but it's console players who get the first peek. Starting next month, they'll test the network on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. PC players, sorry, you'll have to wait. This isn't just a game preview—it's a technical test to make

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

President Trump’s Surprises: A New World Order?

When Donald Trump won the U. S. presidency again, the global community thought they had a good idea of what to anticipate. Diplomats worldwide were focusing on the actions of his administration, rather than Trump’s words. Larger countries were crafting strategies to either counter or lessen the impa

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Billionaire Promises Major Investment in U. S. Data Centers

In an interesting turn of events, a Dubai-based billionaire, Hussain Sajwani, has promised a significant investment in building data centers across the United States. Sajwani, who is known for his property development company DAMAC Properties, plans to spend at least $20 billion on this project. The

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Childhood Trauma and Suicidal Thoughts: Unraveling the Link in Iranian MDD Patients

Major Depressive Disorder, or MDD, is a serious mental health issue that impacts people worldwide. One of its most concerning symptoms is suicidal ideation. Many researchers have looked into how traumatic childhood events can lead to suicidal thoughts in adults. But not many studies have explored wh

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Measles Protection: A Look at Immigrants in Gwangju

You might think measles is a thing of the past, but it's still a big deal, especially for immigrants. These are folks who might not have gotten all the vaccinations they need. To keep measles from coming back, it's crucial to understand how many immigrants in Gwangju, South Korea, have measles antib

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

Trucking Market Shifts: Holiday Season Brings Changes

The holiday season saw a rise in truckload carriers turning down shippers' requests. This is shown by the Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) hitting over 10% for the first time since April 2022. Spot rates also jumped nearly 10% compared to 2023. While this is a sign that trucking capacity is tight

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's African Legacy: A Story of Change

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. president, made history by being the first to visit sub-Saharan Africa on a state trip. His efforts to help Zimbabwe transition from white rule to independence were a significant achievement. Even after his presidency, Carter's work through his foundation aimed to elimin

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