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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

A Quiet Leader Returns

Sebastien Lecornu is back in the spotlight. This time, he's facing a tough job: getting France's 2026 budget through a parliament that's not on his side. He's no stranger to hard work, though. Lecornu has been a key player in Macron's government for years, even if many French people didn't know his

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

Why the Nobel Peace Prize Snubbed Trump and Chose a Venezuelan Leader

The Nobel Peace Prize committee made a bold choice this year, and not everyone is happy about it. They picked María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work in fighting for democracy in her country. This decision left some Trump supporters upset, especially after they pushed hard

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

France's Budget Balancing Act: A Prime Minister's Tough Task

In a surprising turn of events, Sébastien Lecornu is back as France's prime minister, just days after stepping down. President Macron made this announcement after a meeting with major political parties, excluding the far-right and far-left. Lecornu's return wasn't expected, as he had publicly stated

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Oct 10 2025EDUCATION

MIT Takes a Stand: Why They Said No to Federal Funds

MIT made a bold move. They turned down federal money. Why? Because the money came with strings attached. The Trump administration wanted MIT to agree to certain rules. These rules would limit who could use which restrooms. They would also cap the number of international students. Plus, they would fr

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

Big Moves in the Bond Market: What's Happening with VCLT?

In the world of investments, things are always changing. Recently, Truist Financial Corp decided to sell a big chunk of its shares in the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF, known as VCLT. They sold 111, 585 shares, which is a lot! This means they now own a smaller piece of the pie, about 0. 14%,

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Oct 09 2025BUSINESS

Ikea's Big Move: Taking Delivery into Their Own Hands

Ikea is making a bold move to improve how they deliver furniture to homes. They just bought a tech company called Locus. This company uses smart computer programs to help with delivery. Ikea did not say how much they paid for Locus. Locus is good at helping companies deliver things faster and in a

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Oct 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Music's Wild Ride: A Global Journey Through 21st Century Sounds

Music today is like a never-ending party with guests from every corner of the world. It's not just about one style or sound anymore. It's a mix of everything, from the catchy beats of K-pop to the raw energy of punk rock. This list of 250 songs shows just how diverse and exciting music has become.

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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

Spinach in Meal Kits May Be Risky

A recent alert from health officials warns that some Hello Fresh meal kits might have spinach tainted with listeria. The meals in question were made by FreshRealm, a company already connected to a listeria outbreak from pasta meals. The affected meals are Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta and Unstuff

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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

Fungal Hitchhikers in COVID-19 Patients: A Hidden Challenge

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors noticed something odd. Many patients fighting the virus also had fungal infections. These fungi, mainly from the Candida family, were found in the lungs and airways of COVID-19 patients more often than in those who didn't have the virus. Researche

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Oct 08 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Third Year: A Cry for Justice and Accountability

Gaza is entering its third year under a brutal siege, and the world is still turning a blind eye. The suffering is immense, and the complicity of governments, media, and international bodies is appalling. There are no excuses for this silence. The pain felt by those connected to Gaza is profound, ec

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