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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Guatemala’s Anti-Corruption Fight Hits a Roadblock

Guatemala’s next attorney general won’t be the same person trying to hold onto power now. Consuelo Porras, who has faced global criticism for years, just lost her chance to serve another term. A group of legal experts quietly decided she didn’t make the final cut after weeks of behind-the-scenes vot

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Future Leader of the World: Who Might Take Over at the UN

The United Nations will pick its next chief in 2026, with the new secretary‑general starting a five‑year term on January 1, 2027. Several prominent figures have stepped forward to run for the role. One candidate is Rafael Grossi, an Argentine diplomat who has spent the last six years running the In

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

A New Surgeon General on the Horizon

The Senate health committee will hear from Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness advocate, on Wednesday as she seeks the top public health post in Washington. The meeting was pushed back from last October after Means unexpectedly went into labor the day she was scheduled to appear. During her t

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Feb 16 2026EDUCATION

How to Make Learning Better for New Surgery Residents

New surgery residents often feel lost. They are not sure what they need to learn. A group wanted to change this. They wanted to make a plan. This plan would help new residents. It would give them what they need. First, they talked to the residents. They asked what they needed. They wanted to know w

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Inspector General Rules Face New Hurdles

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Trust, Conspiracies, and Free Stuff: A Global Look at Sharing

People around the world are sharing more than ever. Freecycling, where folks give away items for free, is becoming popular. But why do people do it? A recent study looked at 16, 773 people from 34 countries to find out. Trust plays a big role. People who trust others more are more likely to give th

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Jan 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Plug-In Hybrids: Are They Really Green?

Plug-in hybrids are often seen as the eco-friendly choice for drivers. They are designed to run on both electricity and gas, reducing emissions. But there's a catch. Many owners don't plug them in. This means they are not using the electric power they were made for. Without plugging in, these cars r

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Alaska's Attorney General: Prioritizing Politics Over People

Alaska's acting attorney general, Stephen Cox, has been in office for a short time, but his actions have raised eyebrows. He seems more focused on making a name for himself in national politics than on serving the people of Alaska. Cox's first move was to bring in an attorney from Indiana to be his

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