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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Trump: Talking to Putin is a 'Smart Thing'

Former President Donald Trump dodged a question about whether he's been in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. He was interviewed by Bloomberg editor-in-chief John Micklethwait at the Economic Club of Chicago. Journalist Bob Woodward's latest book, "War, " claims Trump

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Oct 18 2024FINANCE

China's Economy: Struggling, but Stimulated

Have you ever wondered what happens when a huge economy like China's starts to slow down? Well, it's a big deal, and it's happening right now. China's economy is growing at its slowest pace in months. This is because of problems like a crashing property market, people not buying much, and prices goi

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Tech Chief Says: Adapt or Leave

Matt Garman, the boss at Amazon Web Services, has a clear message for workers who aren't excited about Amazon's new office policy: find a new job. In a recent meeting, Garman told employees that if they're not comfortable with the five-day workweek in the office, they should look elsewhere. He belie

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Celebrates Guardians’ Big Win

Cleveland was buzzing after the Guardians' thrilling win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who hails from Cleveland Heights, was one of the many excited fans. He took to social media to share his joy, using fire emojis to emphasize his excitement. Travis Kelce w

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

AWS Boss: Office Work Boosts Innovation, Most Staff Agree

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman recently discussed the company's new return-to-office (RTO) policy in an all-hands meeting. He believes that working remotely makes it challenging to innovate and collaborate effectively. Garman shared that nine out of ten employees he's talked to are enthus

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

UNIFIL Under Fire: What’s Happening on the Israel-Lebanon Border?

You might have heard that the United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have been going through a tough time lately. Over the past week, the Israeli military has been causing trouble. They’ve been firing at UNIFIL posts, entering their bases, and even stopping their supplies. This has

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Macron to Netanyahu: Remember UN’s Role in Israel's Birth

French President Emmanuel Macron has some advice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: don’t overlook the United Nations’ role in Israel’s creation. This reminder came during a cabinet meeting where Macron emphasized that Israel should respect UN decisions. Tensions between the two leaders

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's CEO: Love the Office or Leave

Amazon's top boss at AWS, Matt Garman, has some advice for employees who aren't keen on the new 5-days-a-week office policy starting in January: find a new job. At a recent meeting, he said that nine out of ten workers he's talked to are happy with this change. Garman believes that in-person interac

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mystery Shrouds Death of Ex-One Direction Star

The sudden death of 31-year-old Liam Payne, formerly of One Direction, has left fans and authorities puzzled. Prosecutors in Argentina, where Payne was staying, have hinted at drug involvement due to the disarray in his hotel room. On Wednesday, Payne was found dead in the courtyard of Casa Sur Hote

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