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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

New Rules for Immigrants from Certain Countries

Recent changes have been made to immigration policies. The U. S. government has decided to put a hold on many immigration processes for people from 19 specific countries. These countries are seen as high-risk. The decision includes a wide range of processes, like green card applications and naturali

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Colorado Springs: Paving the Way with High-Tech Roads

Colorado Springs is trying out some cool new tech to make their roads last longer. They're using special asphalt that's tougher and more durable. This stuff is called stone matrix asphalt, or SMA for short. It's thicker and harder to work with, but it's supposed to hold up better, especially on busy

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Aug 22 2025CRIME

Bus Collision Causes Major Traffic Jam on New York Highway

A serious bus accident has caused a huge traffic problem on the New York State Thruway. The crash happened in the western part of Genesee County and the eastern part of Erie County. This incident has brought traffic to a standstill in the eastbound lanes. Governor Kathy Hochul shared the news on so

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Aug 07 2025HEALTH

Health Secretary Halts Major Vaccine Projects

The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big change. They are stopping some vaccine projects that were in the works. These projects were using mRNA technology to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary.

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Defense Grapples with U. S. Aid Uncertainty

Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. They're not sure if the U. S. will keep sending military aid. The Defense Ministry says they haven't gotten any official word about changes. So, they're just going with what they know and checking each delivery as it comes. This isn't the first time the U. S. h

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Jun 19 2025POLITICS

New Zealand's Funding Freeze: A Pacific Power Play

The Cook Islands, a small Pacific nation, has found itself in a financial bind. New Zealand, its biggest financial backer, has put a hold on millions of dollars in funding. Why? Because of the Cook Islands' recent deals with China. This isn't just about money. It's about trust, security, and the com

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Jun 13 2025POLITICS

Judges Push Back on Trump's Voting Rules

The political scene in the US is heating up. Two judges have now stepped in to slow down parts of a presidential order about voting. This order was issued by the president and aimed to change how people register to vote and how mail-in ballots are handled. The first judge to intervene was from a fe

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Vaccine Halted: A Step Back in Public Health?

The U. S. government has taken a surprising step back in its fight against potential health threats. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently canceled a significant contract with Moderna, a biotech company known for its COVID-19 vaccine. This contract, worth $766 million, was aimed

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May 27 2025POLITICS

New Visa Rules: How Social Media Could Affect Student Visas

The Trump administration has made a big change to student visa rules. US embassies around the world have been told to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. This is part of a new plan to check the social media accounts of all international students applying for visas. The goal is t

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May 20 2025POLITICS

A Global Health Organization in Crisis

The World Health Organization is in a tough spot. The United States, once its biggest supporter, has cut off funding. This has left the WHO scrambling to find other ways to pay for its work. The WHO's leader, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has asked other countries to step up and help out. He pointed o

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