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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks China's Help to Cool Tensions with North Korea

South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, recently visited China. He had important meetings with Chinese leaders. He asked China to help ease tensions with North Korea. Lee believes China can play a big role in this. He thinks China can help restart talks and reduce hostilities. Lee met with China's

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Jan 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Bird in the Amazon Mountains: Meet the Slaty-Masked Tinamou

In the dense forests of the Serra do Divisor National Park, a new bird species has been found. This bird, called the Slaty-masked Tinamou, is part of a group that includes ostriches and emus. What makes this bird special is its unique call, which echoes through the forest. This call is so distinct t

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Jan 07 2026CRIME

New Jersey Sees Big Crime Drop in 2025

New Jersey has seen a big drop in crime in 2025. Governor Phil Murphy shared this good news. He said there were fewer shootings and car thefts. This is the fourth year in a row that shootings have gone down. Last year, 559 people were shot in New Jersey. That is 28% fewer than the year before. Out

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Jan 06 2026HEALTH

Boston's Flu Surge: A Serious Situation for Young Kids

Boston is facing a tough flu season. Two very young kids, both under 2 years old, have died from the flu. This brings the total number of child flu deaths in the state to four this season. The city has seen a big jump in flu cases. From December 14 to December 27, 2025, confirmed flu cases went up

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: What You Need to Know

Flu cases are climbing fast in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. This comes after a sad event: a teenager from Greene County in Ohio became the first child to die from the flu this season. Health officials are reminding everyone that the flu is serious and can be deadly. They say it's not too late

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

A Fort Worth Fighter's Climb to the Top: Alexis Araiza-Mones' Journey

Tonight's boxing event in San Juan has everyone talking, but the real story might be the undercard fight. Ebanie Bridges, a former champ, is back, but she's got a tough opponent in Alexis Araiza-Mones. Both are moms chasing dreams, but Araiza-Mones is the underdog with a lot to prove. Araiza-Mones

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

Sudan's Soccer Team: A Beacon of Hope Amid War

In a country torn apart by war, Sudan's national soccer team is doing something extraordinary. They're not just playing football; they're giving their people a reason to hope. The team has made it to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, something they've only done twice since their victo

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Ukraine and Russia: Drone Strikes and Peace Talks

In a recent turn of events, a Ukrainian drone strike reportedly killed 24 people and injured around 50 more in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine's Kherson region. This incident occurred as people were celebrating the New Year in a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coas

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

How a City is Trying to Stop Child Abuse Before It Happens

Child abuse is a big problem. It can cause serious issues for kids and society as a whole. Kids who experience abuse are more likely to have mental health problems, use drugs, act out violently, think about suicide, and struggle in school. A city is trying to do something about it. They want to sto

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Silicon Valley's Wealth Tax Debate: A Call for Transparency

In the heart of Silicon Valley, a heated discussion is unfolding. It's all about a proposed wealth tax. Some wealthy residents are upset. They say they might leave if it passes. Others are worried about fraud. They think the tax won't work if the system is corrupt. Rep. Ro Khanna is stepping in. He

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