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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Missile Strikes: Is Europe Ready for Russia's Shadow War?

Last week, Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia, drawing a furious response from Vladimir Putin. Russia retaliated by firing a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and threatening to attack countries that supply Kyiv with long-range weapons, like the UK and US. Thi

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Russia's New Missile: Testing Continues

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will keep testing and mass-producing its new hypersonic ballistic missile, named “Oreshnik. ” This missile was just tested in Ukraine, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. Putin stated that the missile cannot be interc

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Week's Surprises: Bears' Loss, Smollett's Case, and City Budgets

The Chicago Bears faced yet another defeat, losing 20-19 to the Green Bay Packers. With a four-game losing streak, they're hoping to turn things around against the Minnesota Vikings. Meanwhile, the Jussie Smollett case took a turn when the Illinois Supreme Court overturned his convictions for stagin

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Russia's New Missile: NATO and Ukraine in Crisis Talks

NATO and Ukraine are set to have urgent discussions after Russia launched a novel hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, in a central city. This attack escalated the long-running war, now lasting over two and a half years. The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, claimed this was retaliation for Ukraine us

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's Pick for OMB: Russ Vought and His Plan for Federal Layoffs

President Trump is reportedly set to appoint Russ Vought, a former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, to lead the agency again. Vought, who played a key role in Trump's deregulatory agenda and controversial Schedule F plan, has a vision for the federal workforce that includes large-scal

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

A Mysterious Fall: A Renowned Ballet Dancer’s Untimely Death

Imagine for a moment, the vibrant life of a passionate Russian ballet dancer, Vladimir Shklyarov. He was known as much for his artistry on stage as for his outspoken criticism against Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Shklyarov, a principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, suddenly plum

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's 1000 Days: Losses and Resilience

Ukraine has been fighting Russia’s invasion for 1000 days. This is a grim milestone, with losses in soldiers, equipment, and territory all nearing record numbers. According to Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the war has cost Ukraine dearly. Yet, Ukraine has shown remarkable resilien

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Putin's Ally Warns: U. S. Missiles in Ukraine Could Spark World War III

Hey there, imagine this: Russia's been upset ever since President Biden agreed to let Ukraine use U. S. -made missiles. This decision could lead to big trouble, according to Vladimir Putin's close associate, Dmitry Medvedev. Ukraine launched one of these missiles, called ATACMS, and Russia didn't l

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's First Missile Strike on Russia: What It Means

In an unexpected turn, Ukraine has reportedly used American-made missiles to target Russia’s Bryansk region. This is the first time in almost three years of war that Ukraine has fired missiles into Russian territory. The weapons used, called ATACMS, were supplied by the U. S. and have a longer range

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Missed Appointments and MS Medication: What's the Connection?

You know how important it is to stick to your multiple sclerosis (MS) medication. But did you know that missing appointments could affect how long you stay on your disease-modifying therapy (DMT)? A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to find out if skipping appointments could predict

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