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Dec 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Weather Science in Peril: A Risky Move by the Trump Administration

The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Unrest in Israel: Protests, Politics, and Power Plays

Israel is buzzing with activity, both on the streets and in the political arena. Protests are popping up all over the country, with the biggest one happening in Tel Aviv. Families of victims from the October 7 attack and soldiers who fought in Gaza are leading the charge, demanding answers and accou

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

A Life Lost in the Shadows of Espionage

Iran took the life of a young man, accusing him of spying for Israel. The judiciary's news outlet, Mizan, shared this news. The man, identified as Aghil Keshavarz, was a 27-year-old architecture student. An Oslo-based group, Iran Human Rights, claimed he was tortured into confessing. This isn't the

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Thailand and Cambodia Clash: Can ASEAN Bring Peace?

In a tense standoff, Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a border dispute that has already claimed lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. The conflict, which reignited last week, has drawn the attention of global powers China and the U. S. , both pushing for a ceasefire ahead of a crucial ASEAN

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

New US Sanctions on the Horizon for Russia

The United States is getting ready to hit Russia with more sanctions. This time, the focus is on the energy sector. The goal? To push President Vladimir Putin to accept a peace deal with Ukraine. What's on the table? The U. S. is looking at targeting Russia's shadow fleet of tankers. These ships he

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise in Yemen as Southern Forces Push Boundaries

Yemen is once again in the spotlight, with a power struggle heating up in the south. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has been making significant territorial gains. They've taken control of the oil-rich Hadramaut governorate and are now eyeing other areas. This has put the

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's White House Plaques: A Closer Look at the Claims

Donald Trump has set up a unique display at the White House, called the “Presidential Walk of Fame. ” It features plaques with statements about each U. S. president’s time in office. However, some of these claims are not entirely accurate. For instance, Trump’s plaque about his own term includes th

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Showdown: Republicans Split on ACA Subsidies

In a surprising turn of events, four moderate Republicans joined forces with Democrats to push for a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. This move challenges Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership and sets the stage for a heated debate within the Republican party. The subsidies, which

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

A Breath of Trouble: Cambodian Troops Face Air Attacks

In the thick of a border dispute, Cambodian forces are grappling with more than just bullets. Soldiers and police, now recovering in hospitals, report breathing troubles after Thai planes dropped something they call "poisonous water. " These claims are part of a tense standoff that's been raging sin

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