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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

BBC Board Gathers Amid Trump's Legal Storm

The BBC's top decision-makers huddled together unexpectedly on Wednesday. This meeting came as former President Trump's legal team threw a big challenge at the broadcaster. The BBC isn't saying much about this meeting or what they discussed. This all started when a mistake in a Trump documentary fro

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Nov 12 2025FINANCE

The End of an Era: Philadelphia's Last Penny Press

The Philadelphia U. S. Mint is about to make history by producing its final circulating penny. This decision comes after President Trump signed off on ending the 1-cent coin due to rising production costs. Making a penny now costs nearly 4 cents, which doesn't make sense economically. Pennies have

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why the American Revolution Still Matters Today

Ken Burns, a well-known documentary maker, has a new series about the American Revolution. He thinks this event was super important, maybe even the most important after the birth of Christ. But he also says that human nature doesn't change, and the problems we have today are similar to those in the

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Nov 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser on November 11, 2025

November 11, 2025, is a special day for many stars. It's their birthday! Let's dive in and see who's celebrating. Stanley Tucci is blowing out 65 candles. He's been busy this year, starring in "Fountain of Youth. " Not bad for a guy turning 65, right? Demi Moore is another star celebrating. She's

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Nov 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities, Faith, and Hollywood Drama: A Mixed Bag of Stories

Billy Bob Thornton recently made headlines by criticizing celebrities who use Hollywood award shows as a platform for political statements. He believes these events should focus on celebrating art and entertainment, not promoting personal agendas. Thornton's comments sparked a debate about the role

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Nov 08 2025EDUCATION

Why CU Boulder Needs to Teach History to All Students

CU Boulder is missing a big chance to shape well-rounded students. Right now, students can graduate without ever taking a history class. This isn't just a small oversight. It sends a clear message: the university doesn't think knowing history is important. History isn't just about memorizing dates

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Keeping an Eye on New York's New Mayor: What's the Deal?

New York City has a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who's making history as the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. But his win has sparked some controversy, especially among Jewish New Yorkers. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that fights antisemitism, has decided to keep a

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Nov 07 2025SPORTS

The Hidden World of Honolulu's Football Betting Scandal

In the late 1940s, Honolulu was a hotspot for football betting, even outshining big cities like New York and Chicago. The Honolulu Warriors, a professional football team, drew massive attention, not just for their games but also for the betting scene around them. The stadium, built by private financ

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Portland's Guard Case: A Clash of Powers

Portland has become the center of a heated debate about federal power. A judge recently extended an order that stops the government from sending National Guard troops to the city. This decision came after a trial that questioned if the Trump administration broke the law by trying to send troops from

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Why Hating Jews Hurts Everyone

Let's talk about why hating Jews is a bad idea for everyone, not just Jews. It's not just about being nice; it's about what's good for society as a whole. First, let's look at some history. In the Middle Ages, England used Jews for banking because the church didn't allow Christians to lend money at

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