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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks China's Help to Cool Tensions with North Korea

South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, recently visited China. He had important meetings with Chinese leaders. He asked China to help ease tensions with North Korea. Lee believes China can play a big role in this. He thinks China can help restart talks and reduce hostilities. Lee met with China's

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Cheltenham's Election Delay Dilemma: Money or Democracy?

Cheltenham Borough Council, run by the Liberal Democrats, is asking the government to push back local elections by a year. This comes just after their leader, Sir Ed Davey, said delaying elections could break human rights laws. The council thinks holding elections now isn't practical because of mone

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Jan. 6: A Clash of Truths and Lies

Five years ago, chaos erupted at the U. S. Capitol. A mob, fueled by false claims of a stolen election, stormed the building. Over 100 police officers were hurt, and several people died. Now, the White House is trying to spin this story. They call the attackers "peaceful" and blame the police for th

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Jan 08 2026SPORTS

Trae Young: A New Chapter in Washington

The Atlanta Hawks have made a big move, sending their star player, Trae Young, to the Washington Wizards. This trade brings in CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Hawks, adding experience and flexibility. Young, a four-time All-Star, is excited to join the Wizards and take on a new challenge. For

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Smart Tech Helps Doctors Decide Who Needs Heart Scans First

Heart scans, or echocardiograms, are super important for checking heart health. But there are not enough of them to go around. This means doctors need a smart way to decide who needs a scan first. A new study used fancy computer learning tricks to help with this. The study looked at both health and

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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Who Got Left Out? Big Names Miss Actor Awards Nominations

The 2026 Actor Awards nominations are out, and some familiar faces are missing. Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in “Wicked: For Good, ” didn’t make the cut. This is surprising because she was nominated at the Golden Globes and had a strong performance last year. Her co-star, Ariana Grande, did get

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Jan 08 2026SPORTS

Barcelona's Super Cup Showdown: A Lesson in Dominance

Barcelona's journey to the Spanish Super Cup final began with a statement. They crushed Athletic Club 5-0 in a semifinal that was over before it even started. Raphinha was the star, scoring twice, but he wasn't alone. Torres, López, and Bardghji all got on the scoresheet too. The game started with

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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Geese Takes the Stage on Saturday Night Live

Geese, the rock band that has been making waves, is set to perform on Saturday Night Live. The announcement came from NBC, revealing that the band will be the musical guest on January 24, with Teyana Taylor as the host. This is not the first time Geese has been in the spotlight. Earlier, during the

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

A Big Ask: Trump Wants to Spend More on Military

The US might soon see a huge boost in military spending. President Trump wants to increase the defence budget to $1. 5 trillion by 2027. This is a big jump from the current $901 billion. He believes this will help build a stronger military. Trump says the extra money will come from tariffs. These ar

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

A Narrow Escape: U. S. Troops Face Peril in Venezuela Mission

In a daring operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, U. S. forces encountered significant risks and close calls. The mission, dubbed Absolute Resolve, involved over 150 aircraft launched from 20 different bases in the region. The operation was not as smooth as President Trump's desc

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