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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Clash Over Ukraine: Vance and McConnell's War of Words

A heated debate has sparked between U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The two are at odds over a proposed peace deal for Ukraine, which has been a hot topic in political circles lately. Vance recently took to social media to defend the Trump administration's efforts. He accused McConnell of leaving a "mess" in Ukraine, imply...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A New Push for Peace: U. S. Envoy to Talk with Putin

The U. S. is making another attempt to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is set to visit Moscow soon. He will discuss a peace proposal with Vladimir Putin. This meeting is part of a broader effort to find a solution to the ongoing conflict. The Kremlin confirmed the visit. Yuri Ushakov, Putin's foreign policy adviser, said that Putin wi...

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Nov 27 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Investments Take a Hit: What's Going On?

Crypto investment products have seen a big drop in value recently. Over the past four weeks, investors have pulled out $4. 9 billion from these funds. This is the third-largest withdrawal since 2018. The main reason? A mix of people selling their crypto and the value of cryptocurrencies going down. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest cryptocurrencies, have seen th...

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Nov 27 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Loss Figures: Not as Bad as They Seem

People often think that Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana are in big trouble because so much of their supply is held at a loss. But, when you look closer, the story isn't as scary as it seems. First, let's talk about Bitcoin. Right now, 35% of Bitcoin is held at a loss. That might sound like a lot, but it's not all that's out there. A big chunk of Bitcoin is held by big co...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Ukraine Deal Dilemma: A Leaked Call Sparks Controversy

A recent phone call leak has stirred up quite the storm in Washington. Steve Witkoff, a key figure in the Trump administration, was caught giving advice to a top aide of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversation revealed Trump's eagerness to strike a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine conflict, even if it means making significant concessions. The leaked ca...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Mother's Fight: DACA and the Human Cost of Immigration Policies

Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

New Rules for Foreign Visitors to U. S. National Parks

Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a new policy that also excludes foreign visitors from fee-free days, wh...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Words: A Pattern of Personal Attacks

President Donald Trump has been making headlines again, but not for policy or politics. This time, it's about his words aimed at female reporters. Katie Rogers from The New York Times was the latest target. Trump called her "ugly, both inside and out" on Truth Social. This wasn't the first time he's done this. It's part of a pattern. Trump's comments came after Roge...

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Nov 27 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Truth: The Fight Against Fake Science

In the world of science, truth is everything. But what happens when the truth is twisted? Meet Mike Rossner, a molecular biologist who has taken it upon himself to expose the dark side of scientific research. Rossner is part of a growing group of experts who are on the hunt for researchers who cheat, copy, or make up their findings. His specialty? Spotting manipulate...

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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

Helping Heroes: A Big Step Forward for First Responders' Mental Health

First responders are the unsung heroes who rush into danger when others run away. But what about their mental health? A big problem is that many of them face stress and trauma on the job. In fact, about one in seven first responders show signs of PTSD from their regular duties. This number goes up even more after big crises. To tackle this issue, researchers from No...

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