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Oct 13 2025POLITICS

A New Dawn: Hostages Return Home as Middle East Tries to Heal

After two long years, the last living hostages have finally been returned to Israel. This happened as part of a bigger plan to swap prisoners between Israel and Hamas. It's a big moment, but it's also a reminder of the long and tough road that led to this point. President Donald Trump spoke to Isra

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Oct 12 2025POLITICS

Why Gary Rairdon Could Be the Fresh Face Westbrook Needs

Gary Rairdon is stepping up to run for a spot on the Westbrook City Council. He's not just any candidate, though. He's someone who knows the city inside out and has a real passion for making things better. For years, Gary has been a regular at council meetings. He's not the type to just show up and

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Oct 11 2025RELIGION

Community Events: Sales, Donations, and Learning Opportunities

In Denham Springs, St. Francis Episcopal Church is hosting a big garage sale. It's happening on October 17th and 18th, from 7 a. m. to 3 p. m. each day. You can find all sorts of stuff there: clothes, toys, home decor, tools, and more. The money raised goes to support the church's work in the commun

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Oct 08 2025CELEBRITIES

Pardon Talk: Diddy's Legal Fight and Trump's Comments

Sean Combs, the well-known music producer and entrepreneur, has been in the news again, but this time it's not about his music or business ventures. He's been making headlines due to his legal troubles and a possible pardon from former President Trump. Trump recently mentioned that Combs, also know

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Oct 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Heated Debate

Bad Bunny's selection as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show headliner has stirred up quite the controversy. The former president, Donald Trump, recently shared his thoughts on the matter, calling the choice "absolutely ridiculous. " He admitted he had never heard of the musician, which sparked a wave

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Oct 02 2025SCIENCE

How Culture Shapes Empathy in Indonesia

Indonesia is a big country with many different cultures. People there have different ways of showing empathy. Empathy is about understanding and sharing the feelings of others. It can be good for people and society. But it can also have downsides, like making people biased towards those they are clo

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Sep 24 2025POLITICS

A Long-Awaited Freedom for a Prominent Activist

After years behind bars, Alaa Abd El Fattah, a well-known Egyptian activist, finally walked out of prison. His release came after a presidential pardon, a move that many hoped would set a precedent for other political prisoners in Egypt. Abd El Fattah's journey to freedom was not easy. He spent mos

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Sep 22 2025HEALTH

Nursing Students' Self-Care: A Closer Look at Indonesia's Future Healthcare Heroes

In the bustling world of nursing education, Indonesian students are juggling a lot. A recent study took a deep dive into how these future nurses are handling self-care. It turns out, they're doing okay, but there's room for improvement. The study focused on students from 13 different institutions.

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Sep 22 2025HEALTH

Pink Power: A Day for Breast Health in Sauk Valley

On October 11, a special gathering will take place to highlight breast cancer awareness. From 10 a. m. to noon, the community is invited to join in at 1609 First Ave. , Rock Falls. This is the second time this event is happening, and it's all about learning and support. Several groups will be there

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Sep 17 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big UK Trip: What's Really Going On?

President Trump is back in the UK for another big visit. This time, he's bringing along his wife, Melania. They touched down at Stansted Airport and then took a helicopter to central London. They're staying at a fancy place called Winfield House, which is the US ambassador's home. Tomorrow, Trump i

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