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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Decade of Progress: The Evolution of Same-Sex Marriage in America

In 2015, a significant shift occurred in America when the Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. This ruling, known as Obergefell v Hodges, marked a turning point after a decade of legal battles and changing public opinion. Back in 2004, the first legal sa

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

When a Famous Donut Deal Ends

McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are calling it quits. The two big names in fast food and sweets teamed up last year, but it didn't work out like they hoped. Krispy Kreme donuts were sold at over 2, 400 McDonald's spots, but the numbers weren't adding up for both sides. McDonald's says they were selling

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Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Clean Water Champion: A New Hero in the Fight Against Lead Pollution

Water pollution is a big problem. Scientists are always looking for new ways to clean it up. One recent discovery is a special material called Mn-Co-BTC@MOF/S-MXene. It's made by combining different chemicals and has been tested to see how well it can remove lead from water. This material was check

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Iran's Leader Faces a Changed Nation After Conflict

Iran's top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been hiding for weeks. He stayed in a secret place during the fight with Israel. Now, he might come out. But he will see a different Iran. The war hurt Iran badly. Israel attacked many places. Important military leaders were killed. The damage is still

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Jun 26 2025SPORTS

Leeds United Eyes Proven Striker Calvert-Lewin

Leeds United is making moves to strengthen their squad for their return to the Premier League. They have reached out to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's representatives to see if the Everton striker would be interested in joining them this summer. Calvert-Lewin, who has 85 career goals to his name, is a free

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Jun 25 2025FINANCE

Big Banks Get a Break: Fed Considers Easing Rules

The Federal Reserve is thinking about making it easier for big banks to hold onto certain types of investments. This change could free up around $223 billion for some of the largest financial institutions in the country. The rule in question, known as the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio, was

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Jun 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Midwest's Heat Crisis: More Than Just Hot Weather

The Midwest is facing a serious heat crisis. People are flocking to water spots to cool down, but this comes with risks. Drownings have been reported at lakes and rivers. In Chicago, the fire department got 90 calls over the weekend alone. Authorities are warning everyone to be careful around water.

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Keeping Communities Safe: A Look at Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Washington

In Washington State, there's a tool called Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). These are like a pause button for folks who might be at risk of harming themselves or others with a gun. The idea is to temporarily take guns away from people who are in a dangerous spot. A recent study looked at how

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Jun 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Smart Tech Helps Clean Up China's Water

In small towns across China, wastewater treatment plants are having a tough time. These plants use special ponds called ecological combination ponds (ECPs) to clean water. But when the water coming in changes a lot, it's hard to adjust the settings. This leads to too much air being pumped in and too

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Jun 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Drops the Ball on Games: What's the Deal?

Netflix is saying goodbye to over 20 games. This includes big names like Hades and the Monument Valley series. It's not a good sign for Netflix's gaming efforts. They already shut down their big-budget gaming studio last October. Now, they're removing these games from their platform. The games will

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