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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Gaza on the Brink: Why Hamas and Iran Might Want War

The cease-fire in Gaza, which has lasted 27 days, is on the verge of collapse. This fragile peace deal could end at noon on Saturday. The reason? Hamas, backed by Iran, has refused to release the next set of hostages. They accuse Israel of violating the cease-fire terms. This has led to a tense

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Military Families and Students Protest Against DEI Rollback

In Germany, a surprising scene unfolded when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited a US military base. Instead of a warm welcome, he was met with chants of "DEI" and boos from around two dozen military families. This wasn't your typical protest. These were people who live on the base, making their

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Feb 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out Against AI Misuse

Scarlett Johansson, a well-known actress, has recently spoken out against the misuse of artificial intelligence. She was prompted to do so after a fake video featuring her and other celebrities surfaced online. This video, created by an Israeli AI expert, showed these celebrities condemning Kanye We

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Feb 12 2025FINANCE

Inflation Surge Sparks Market Slide

First thing Wednesday morning, Wall Street's stocks took a dip. Why? Because the latest inflation report came in hotter than expected. This report, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that prices had jumped 3% in the past year, up from 2. 9% in December. The core Consumer Price Index, which

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Elden Ring Nightreign: A New Twist on the Soulsborne Formula

The gaming world was taken by surprise when Elden Ring Nightreign was announced. This roguelike multiplayer spin-off of Elden Ring is set to release in May. The game is a unique blend of Elden Ring and a PVE-based battle royale, which is quite unexpected from FromSoftware. The release date is set fo

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Inflation Surge Puts Trump's Price Promise to the Test

Inflation is on the rise, and it's making things tough for President Donald Trump. In January, prices went up unexpectedly. This increase was seen in core items, which don't include food and energy prices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 3. 3% increase over the past year, which was more th

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Feb 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Fashion Brand in Hot Water Over Controversial T-Shirt

A famous rapper's fashion brand recently found itself in trouble. The brand's website was taken down by Shopify, an online marketplace. The reason? A T-shirt with a swastika symbol was being sold on the site. Shopify said the brand didn't follow their rules, which include fair trade standards. The

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Feb 12 2025WEATHER

California's Wild Weather: Storms, Floods, and Snow

California is bracing for its biggest storm in over a year, with heavy rain and potential debris flows in areas recently burned by wildfires. This storm is part of a series of winter storms hitting the US, with another one already dumping snow in the Midwest. The upcoming storm in California is exp

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Who Follows the Rules? A Look at COVID-19 Prevention

Different countries in Latin America reacted to COVID-19 in different ways. Exactly how did this affect the prevention measures citizens took? People from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico were asked about their actions during the pandemic. The interviews happened from September 2020 to

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Booze and Workouts: What Happens to Your Muscles?

East Asian men are often seen knocking back a drink or two after a intense run or workout. But does that post-run beer or cocktail help or hurt muscle recovery? Muscles are always recovering after exercise and it is normal to feel soreness. The question here is how does alcohol affect that? We wa

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