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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Hungary's Election Race Heats Up as Orban's Spending Pays Off

In Hungary, the political scene is buzzing as Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party, Fidesz, is closing in on the opposition. A recent survey shows that Orban's party is gaining ground, thanks to some smart spending moves ahead of next year's election. The poll, done by the 21 Research Centre, found t

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Horses and the Hidden Power of Metformin

Horses share a unique trait with humans: they can develop atrial fibrillation (AF) on their own. This makes them invaluable for studying this heart condition and testing treatments. AF is tricky because, over time, it changes the heart's structure, making it harder to treat. Scientists have noticed

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Bulgaria's Budget Battle: People Power vs. Government Plans

Bulgaria's government faced a tough situation recently. They had to pull back their 2026 budget plan. This was the first budget made in euros, even though Bulgaria hasn't officially switched to the euro yet. The reason? People were not happy. They took to the streets to protest. The protests were b

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

Xenotransplantation: What People Think and Why It Matters

Xenotransplantation, or the process of transplanting organs from animals to humans, has made significant progress. Scientists are now planning clinical trials, but there's a big question: will people be okay with it? Understanding what people think about this is crucial. Without public support, the

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Dec 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Scarlett Johansson's First Date Fiasco with Colin Jost

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are now happily married, but their love story had a rocky start. In 2017, they went on their first date, and it did not go as planned. Jost asked Johansson out for dinner at an Italian restaurant in the East Village. The date seemed to be going well, but things took

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Azerbaijan's Opposition Leader Faces Serious Accusations

In a recent development, a prominent opposition leader in Azerbaijan has been detained ahead of trial. The charges? Attempting to overthrow the president. Ali Karimli, who has been at the helm of the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party for over two decades, is now facing serious allegations. The author

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

New Hope for High Blood Pressure: A Closer Look at Kidney Nerve Zapping

High blood pressure is a big problem for many people. A new treatment called kidney denervation might help. It is a small operation where doctors use a tiny tube to target nerves around the kidneys. This is done to lower blood pressure. The U. S. FDA has given the green light to this treatment. Doc

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Israel's President Faces Big Decision: Should Netanyahu Be Pardoned?

President Isaac Herzog is now in a tough spot. He has to decide if he will pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently facing serious corruption charges. Herzog says he will only think about what is best for the country when making this decision. The request for a pardon has caused a

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Netanyahu's Pardon Bid Sparks Debate in Israel

In a surprising move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked for a pardon while his corruption trial is still ongoing. This request has caused quite a stir in the country. Netanyahu's lawyers say that the trial is making it hard for him to do his job as prime minister. They also claim that

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Sudan's Refugee Crisis: A Struggle for Survival at the Chad Border

In the small town of Tine, Chad, near the Sudanese border, refugees face a dire situation. Many have fled violence in Sudan, only to find little help upon arrival. Najwa Isa Adam, a 32-year-old refugee, now cooks for other displaced families. She escaped al-Fashir, where she was held captive and ass

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