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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

Boeing's Legal Hurdles: A June Showdown Looms

A court in Texas has fixed a June trial date for Boeing's legal battle with the U. S. government. This case revolves around accusations that Boeing misled regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two deadly crashes. These incidents occurred in 2018 and 2019, resulting in the loss of 346 lives.

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Mar 27 2025OPINION

The Truth Behind the Theories: Kennedy Assassination Files Released

The U. S. National Archives recently released tens of thousands of documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Martin Luther King Jr. The release was long overdue, but it didn't stop the public from jumping to wild conclusions. Many people believe that Lee Ha

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Judges Face Dilemma in Federal Worker Layoffs

The Trump administration's sudden layoff of thousands of federal workers has sparked a legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland is now grappling with how to handle this situation. The judge is considering whether to extend a temporary order that forces the government to rehire these workers. This o

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's Unlawful Detention Raises Questions

A student's involvement in pro-Palestinian activism led to her abrupt detention. Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at a Boston university, was taken into custody by federal immigration agents. This happened on a Tuesday, and by Wednesday evening, she was being held at a processing center in Louisiana. T

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

A 1798 Law and Modern Deportations

The Trump administration faced a significant setback in its efforts to deport Venezuelan nationals. A federal appeals court refused to pause a lower court's decision that questioned the administration's use of a 1798 wartime law for deportations. This law, the Alien Enemies Act, was at the center of

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

Data Privacy Concerns: Unchecked Access by Government Efficiency Team

The Department of Government Efficiency has been quietly embedding staff into federal agencies, gaining access to some of the most sensitive data in the country. This includes information from the Social Security Administration, human resources files, and student loan records. This team, backed by

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Mar 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Station Tech Gets a Boost from Military Funding

Gravitics, a firm known for building parts for space stations, has just scored a big deal. They won an award from the Space Force to use their tech for quick space missions. This isn't just any award. It's called a STRATFI, and it's worth up to $60 million. The Space Force puts in half, and Gravitic

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

The COVID Money Puzzle: What Happens Next?

The government has decided to take back $11. 4 billion in COVID-19 funds from local health departments. This money was meant to help with testing, vaccines, and health projects. The decision was made because officials believe the pandemic is over. However, this move has sparked some debate. Some peo

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Mar 25 2025POLITICS

The Future of Social Security: A New Leader Faces Scrutiny

The Social Security Administration is in the spotlight. The person chosen to lead it is facing tough questions. Frank Bisignano, who has a history in finance, is up for the job. He has been open about his support for DOGE, a group known for pushing for cuts in government services. The Social Securi

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Mar 25 2025POLITICS

Turkey's Crackdown on Press Freedom: Journalists Arrested During Protests

Turkey's government has taken a strong stance against journalists covering anti-government protests. Eight journalists found themselves in custody after a prosecutor in Istanbul reversed an earlier decision to release them. These journalists were among ten arrested in early morning raids on their ho

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