AMERICA

Jan 21 2026RELIGION

Latin America's Changing Faith Landscape: A Shift Away from Catholicism

Latin America, once a Catholic stronghold, is seeing a significant shift in religious affiliation. Recent surveys reveal that the number of people identifying as Catholic has dropped in six major countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This decline is notable, with Catholici

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

A Mistake That Shouldn't Happen: Elderly Man Taken by ICE in His Own Home

In a confusing and upsetting event, a 56-year-old Hmong-American man named Chongly Scott Thao was taken from his St. Paul home by ICE agents. This happened on a Sunday, with neighbors shouting and honking their horns in protest. Thao said that the agents broke down his door without showing a warrant

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Latin America's Tough Choices: Crime, Politics, and Pressure

Latin America is in a tough spot. Progressive leaders are feeling the heat from both their own people and the Trump administration. The people want quick fixes to crime, and Trump is pushing hard for tough action. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has shown what a hard-line approach can do. His

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Jan 19 2026HEALTH

How Faith and Community Help African-American Hospice Patients

In the USA, African-American families often rely on more than just medical help when caring for loved ones in hospice. A study looked into how spiritual support affects their well-being. It found that chaplains and clergy play a big role in providing comfort and support. They help with both spiritua

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

U. S. Policy in Venezuela: A Mess of Mixed Messages

The U. S. has been backing the opposition in Venezuela, claiming they won the last two elections. President Trump has called for Maduro's removal, accusing him of drug trafficking. However, in his speech after Maduro's capture, Trump barely mentioned drugs or democracy. Instead, he focused on Venezu

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Jan 18 2026BUSINESS

Google's Big Moves: Why Investors Are Excited

Google is making waves with its new AI partnerships. The company has teamed up with Walmart and Apple. These deals are making investors take notice. They see Google's Gemini AI as a big deal. The Walmart deal lets shoppers find and buy products right in the Gemini chatbot. This could mean more mone

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Jan 18 2026BUSINESS

A New Trade Deal: EU and South America Join Forces

The European Union is making a big move. They are about to sign a major trade agreement with South American countries. This deal is a big step. It creates the world's largest free-trade zone. But why now? The EU has been talking about this deal for over 25 years. But things are different now. The U

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Unmasking the U. S. Role in Latin America: A History of Bullying

The U. S. has a long history of meddling in Latin American politics. This isn't a new trend. It has been going on for over 50 years. The U. S. has been involved in many countries. These include Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Grenada. They even backed dictators like Augusto Pinochet in Chile. Why did t

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Is Trump's Leadership Turning America Into a Fascist State?

The debate about whether Donald Trump's leadership leans towards fascism has been ongoing for years. Critics argue that he lacks a formal paramilitary force, unlike historical fascist leaders. They also point out that he hasn't pursued aggressive foreign expansion, which is often seen as a key trait

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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Nature's Silent Storytellers: How Plants Reveal America's Past

America's history is not just written in books or spoken by people. It is also told by the trees, plants, and flowers that have seen it all. In a new book, the idea that plants are silent witnesses to the country's past is explored. This is not just about botany. It is about how Black communities ha

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