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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Only 14% Back Putin's Foreign Policy, Poll Finds

A recent poll by independent group Chronicles discovered that only 14% of Russians actually support President Vladimir Putin's foreign policies. This result is surprising because most Russians say they support Putin overall. The survey talked to 800 people and had a small margin of error. It showed

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Belarus's Leader: Stuck Between Russia and Reality

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is in a tough spot. He's balancing his country's safety with Russia's influence. Belarus is right next to Russia, with Ukraine and three NATO countries nearby. Lukashenko let Russian forces use Belarus to attack Ukraine but kept his own troops out. He's worr

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Space Crew Heads Home After Extended Stay in Orbit

After spending nearly 235 days in space, a NASA astronaut and three cosmonauts are ready to come back to Earth. They undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, targeting a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico early Friday. Commander Matthew Dominick, along with co-pilot Michael Ba

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Scores $3B Loan from UK, Funded by Frozen Russian Assets

Ukraine is about to get a significant boost with a $3 billion loan from the United Kingdom. The interesting part? This money comes from profits made on frozen Russian assets. Here's how it all unfolds. When Russia invaded Ukraine, G7 countries froze around $280 billion of Russian central bank asset

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: South Korea's Response

South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has vowed action after reports surfaced that North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine. He met with Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, to discuss defense cooperation amid the conflict. The U. S. and South Korea believe around 3, 000 North Korean t

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Russian Troops Advance in Ukraine: A New Look at the Frontline

Lately, Russian troops have been making headway around the town of Selydove in eastern Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has mapped out these recent developments, showing significant gains by Russian forces. Footage from Tuesday and Wednesday reveals that Russian troops, including el

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Troops Head to Russia: What's the Deal?

North Korea has reportedly sent 3, 000 soldiers to Russia this month, according to both the U. S. and South Korea. These troops might join the fight in Ukraine, which has raised concerns. Washington warns that if this happens, these soldiers will become a target for the Ukrainian military, just like

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Oct 25 2024HEALTH

Quarter Pounder Pause: Why Only One Burger is Axed

Recently, McDonald's abruptly stopped selling its Quarter Pounder hamburger in Colorado and a few other states following an outbreak of E. coli. This isn't good news: 49 people across 10 states have fallen ill, with 26 cases in Colorado alone. Tragically, one person passed away due to this in Mesa C

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Former Chief of Staff's Fascism Comment Sparks Trump's Anger

John Kelly, once Donald Trump's top aide, ignited a firestorm by labeling his former boss a "fascist. " This reignited a long-standing feud between Trump and his political foes. Vice President Kamala Harris backed Kelly's stance, arguing Trump seeks "unchecked power. " Responding through social medi

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