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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Violence Erupts Again in Gaza as Truce Fails

In a recent turn of events, Gaza witnessed yet another violent outbreak. The Israeli military launched a series of strikes, resulting in at least 20 deaths and multiple injuries, as reported by Gaza's health officials. Both Israel and Hamas are accusing each other of breaking the ceasefire agreement. This ceasefire was established in mid-October with the support of ...

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Nov 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Global Climate Talks End Without Strong Fossil Fuel Plan

The recent United Nations climate conference in Brazil wrapped up without a clear plan to reduce fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries, including over 80 that pushed for a roadmap to move away from coal, oil, and natural gas. The final agreement didn't even mention fossil fuels, which are the main cause of global warming. The United States didn'...

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Nov 23 2025FINANCE

The Trump Family's Crypto Gamble: A Billion-Dollar Swing

The Trump family jumped into the world of cryptocurrency with World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform. This venture, co-founded by Donald Trump and his three sons, launched in September 2024. The platform created 100 billion $WLFI tokens, with a big chunk—22. 5 billion—going to DT Marks DEFI LLC, a company where Trump holds a 70% stake. The $WLFI t...

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Nov 23 2025OPINION

Small Acts, Big Impact: How You Can Make a Difference This Holiday

This holiday season, there's a chance to turn things around. It's easy to feel stuck, but you're not powerless. You have the ability to change lives. It's not just about big gestures. Small actions can have a huge impact. Think about this: for just 75 cents, you can help someone in West Africa avoid river blindness. This is a condition caused by a tiny parasite that...

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Nov 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Colorado River's Tough Choices

The Colorado River is in serious trouble. The states that rely on it missed a big deadline to agree on how to share its water. Lakes Mead and Powell are almost empty, and nature doesn't care about human arguments. The problem is that the rules made in 1922 don't work anymore. Back then, people thought the river had more water than it actually does. Now, with climate...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Truth: Beyond the Headlines

In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, the situation is more complex than it seems. Some people, including a...

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

Georgia's Cellphone Ban: Should It Go Beyond Middle School?

Georgia is thinking about expanding its cellphone ban in schools. Right now, the rule only applies to students from kindergarten to eighth grade starting in the 2026-2027 school year. But the state's education department wants lawmakers to include high school students too. Many teachers in Georgia are on board with this idea. A recent survey showed that 90% of the 3...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

U. S. Prepares to Intensify Venezuela Operations

The United States is getting ready to step up its activities in Venezuela. This move comes as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. However, the exact details of these operations remain unclear. Reports suggest that covert actions might be the first step in this new phase. The U. S. military has been active in the Caribbean for some time. This buildup...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

G20 Gathers in South Africa, U. S. Absent but Climate Talks Heat Up

Leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies met in Johannesburg this weekend, but one major player was missing: the United States. The U. S. skipped the summit due to some old and not very convincing claims about South Africa. This left the other countries to discuss important topics like climate change and how to help poorer nations deal with its effects. The gro...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Who Will Be the First Female U. S. President?

The idea of a woman leading the United States has been a hot topic lately. Joy Behar, a co-host on a popular talk show, thinks a conservative woman might reach the White House before a liberal one. She mentioned Liz Cheney as a possible candidate, but pointed out that Cheney's current standing in her party might hold her back. The conversation took a turn when the t...

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