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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Tensions Rise in Yemen as Power Struggle Intensifies

In a recent turn of events, the Yemeni government, supported by Saudi Arabia, has accused southern separatists of blocking access to the city of Aden. This accusation comes after the government reclaimed some territory from the separatists in the east. The separatists, backed by the UAE, deny these

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Yemen's Tense Stand-Off: Saudi Arabia and UAE at Odds

Yemen is in a tough spot. A fight broke out between two powerful friends, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Both sides have been helping Yemen's government in its long war. But now, they're backing different groups. This could split Yemen in two. The UAE supports a group called the Souther

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

South Korea Puts Crypto Plans on Hold: What's the Hold-Up?

South Korea is taking its time with a big crypto plan. They wanted to let people make their own stablecoins tied to the Korean won. But there are some big fights over the rules. So, they won't even start talking about it in the government until 2026. The main fight is about who gets to say if a sta

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Dec 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Korea's Bear Bile Farming: A Step Towards Change

South Korea is finally putting an end to its controversial bear bile farming industry. This practice, which has been widely criticized, involves keeping bears in captivity to extract their bile, a substance used in traditional medicine. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Who Will Be Crowned the Top Athlete of 2025?

The year 2025 is wrapping up, and with it comes an exciting opportunity for sports fans to have their say. A poll is open to determine the Watertown Public Opinion-Aberdeen News Athlete of the Year. Twelve athletes from northeastern South Dakota are in the running, evenly split between boys and girl

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather Warnings: Southeast Minnesota Braces for Storm

Southeast Minnesota is facing a tough winter storm, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has taken action. They issued a no travel advisory for state and federal highways in the area. This means it's not safe to drive right now. The advisory covers 11 counties, including Dodge, Fil

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Georgia Southern and Appalachian State: A Bowl Game Showdown

In the upcoming Birmingham Bowl, Georgia Southern and Appalachian State are set to face off in a rematch. Earlier in the season, the Eagles secured a narrow 25-23 victory over the Mountaineers. This bowl game is a second chance for Appalachian State to turn the tables. Georgia Southern has had a mi

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer: Understanding Risks Across Different Life Stages

Breast cancer is a big health problem worldwide. It's caused by things we can change, like how we live and what we eat. It's also caused by things we can't change, like our genes. A recent study looked at how these factors affect women in South India. It compared women who had breast cancer with tho

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Electric Grid: A Targeted Struggle

Russia's approach to the conflict in Ukraine has been anything but straightforward. While they've had the capability to cripple Ukraine's power grid from the start, they've held back. This restraint isn't just about military strategy; it's also about politics. Russia needs to balance its actions car

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

A Surprising Turn for a South African in the U. S.

Benjamin Schoonwinkel, a 59-year-old South African, thought he would find a new life in the United States. He had heard President Trump's words about welcoming white South Africans who felt they were being treated unfairly. So, he decided to make the journey. But things didn't go as planned. Instea

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