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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Israel Bans UNRWA: What It Means for Palestinian Refugees

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has turned the spotlight on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by voting to ban its operations within Israel. This move came swiftly on Monday night and has sparked a storm of international criticism. The decision calls into qu

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

North Korean Soldiers Headed to Ukraine, say South Korea Lawmakers

South Korean lawmakers have just revealed that North Korean soldiers are learning Russian commands and might be deployed to Ukraine's war front. They said North Korea's National Intelligence Service is keeping an eye on this situation. The Pentagon estimates around 10, 000 North Korean soldiers are

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Bargain Meals Boost McDonald's US Sales, but Food Scare Looms

McDonald's saw a small boost in US sales during the third quarter, thanks to bargain-hunting customers who snapped up their $5 value meals. The company's quick thinking after a lackluster second quarter helped them win back some customers who were feeling the pinch of rising prices. However, that go

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post's New Direction: A Billionaire's Influence

Last week, the Washington Post made a surprising decision not to endorse any candidate in the presidential race. This was a first in 36 years and is said to have been ordered by Jeff Bezos, the newspaper's owner and billionaire founder of Amazon. Bezos bought the struggling newspaper in 2013. The r

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Kids Teach Us How to Stay Safe from Lead

In the Panhandle Health District, kids are becoming little health heroes! Each spring, the district's Lead Health Intervention Program visits schools to teach third to fifth graders about lead exposure. This year, students from Harrison Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, and Silver Valley Christian A

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Tragic Strike in Gaza: What You Need to Know

Early on Tuesday, an Israeli strike hit a building in northern Gaza where displaced Palestinians were seeking shelter. The attack claimed the lives of at least 34 people, with more than half being women and children. This is just one of the many strikes that have been targeting areas where Palestini

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Cracks Down on Investments Aiding China's Military Tech

The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Dragon Returns NASA Astronauts After 7 Months in Space

Late on a Friday morning, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the end of a seven-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for a group of American and Russian astronauts. This mission, known as Crew-8, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael B

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Astronauts Lend Day in Gulf Splash Return

Imagine spending months in space traveling at extraordinary speeds—over 17, 500 miles per hour! The SpaceX Crew-8 team just experienced this adventure, returning to Earth after nearly eight months in space. However, their journey back had a little twist. Instead of directly heading to their Houston

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US-Taiwan Arms Sale: China's Reaction

Tensions are heating up between China and the United States over a recent arms deal. The US decided to send $2 billion worth of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, which has not gone down well with China. Among the items are top-of-the-line missile systems meant to strengthen Taiwan’s air defense capabilit

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