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Nov 07 2025WEATHER

Georgia's Winter 2025: What to Expect?

Georgia's winter weather is always a bit of a mystery. Last year, the state saw some serious snowstorms, but usually, winter here is pretty mild. So, what's in store for this year? Let's take a look at what different forecasts are saying. First things first, winter officially kicks off on December 1st, meteorologically speaking. But if you're waiting for the astrono...

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Ongoing Struggles: From Frontline Cities to Energy Crisis

In the midst of relentless conflict, Ukraine faces immense challenges on multiple fronts. The city of Pokrovsk, a strategic hub in the Donetsk region, is under intense pressure from Russian forces. Moscow claims significant gains, asserting control over numerous buildings and pushing back Ukrainian defenses. The battle for Pokrovsk is fierce, with both sides engaged ...

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

Greece's New Rules for Public Gatherings: What's the Deal?

Greece has recently put new rules in place to stop people from protesting near a famous war memorial in Athens. This memorial, called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is a big paved area with a statue of a fallen warrior. It's been a popular spot for protests, especially during the country's debt crisis from 2009 to 2018. The government, led by the conservatives, in...

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Oct 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Peaky Blinders: A Look at Its Most Memorable Episodes

Peaky Blinders has become a standout in the world of crime dramas. It's known for its detailed historical backdrop, intense personal stories, and thrilling action scenes. The show has been compared to legendary films like The Godfather, and it's easy to see why. From the very first episode, it's clear that Peaky Blinders is something special. But what really sets it ...

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Oct 19 2025SPORTS

Jelly Roll's Bold Prediction for Tennessee vs. Alabama

Jelly Roll, a country music singer, recently shared his thoughts on the Alabama vs. Tennessee football game. He was a guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay in Athens before Georgia's match against Ole Miss. Jelly Roll also tried his hand at Pat McAfee's kicking contest. He had a special message for Nick Saban, the former Alabama coach. Jelly Roll talked about his f...

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Greece Eyes Big Business Deals Across Borders

Greece is pushing for more business mergers and takeovers across European borders. The country's finance chief, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, believes this is key to boosting Europe's global standing. He made these remarks during a recent financial gathering in Washington. Pierrakakis emphasized that Europe needs to think bigger and act faster to stay competitive. He pointe...

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Sep 17 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering Britannic's Secrets: A Century Later

The Britannic, a sister ship to the Titanic, met its fate in 1916 when it struck a mine during World War I. Unlike the Titanic, the Britannic was repurposed as a hospital ship, serving as the largest of its kind at the time. Its tragic end came when it sank rapidly, with only thirty lives lost out of over a thousand on board. The cause of these deaths was not the sin...

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

A Senator's Vacation During Texas Tragedy

A Texas senator, Ted Cruz, found himself in hot water after taking a trip to Greece while his home state faced a terrible flood. The flood, which happened on July 3, caused a lot of damage and sadly took many lives, including children. Cruz was spotted enjoying his vacation at the Parthenon in Athens more than a day after the disaster struck. Cruz's team said he ret...

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Mar 17 2025POLITICS

Serbia's Students Stand Up

The recent protests in Serbia have a lot of people talking. It all started with a tragic accident at the Novi Sad train station. This station, built way back in 1964, was finally getting some much-needed upgrades. The upgrades were part of China's big plan, the Belt and Road initiative. This plan aims to connect cities across Europe and Asia, making travel faster and...

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Greece Stands Still: Two Years After the Deadly Train Collision

Two years ago, a terrible train accident happened in Greece. A passenger train, full of students, crashed into a freight train near the Tempi gorge. 57 people lost their lives. This was the deadliest train crash in Greece's history. People are still angry and demanding justice. The safety issues that caused the crash haven't been fixed. An inquiry found th...

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