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Sep 04 2025CRIME

Lisbon's Gloria Funicular: A Historic Ride with a Dark Day

Lisbon's Gloria funicular, a beloved city landmark, recently faced a tragic accident. At least 17 people lost their lives, and over 20 were hurt when one of its cars derailed and crashed. This event marks one of the worst transport accidents in the city's history. The Gloria funicular, or "Ascensor

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Sep 03 2025POLITICS

A Patriot's Farewell: Ukraine Mourns Another Loss

Andriy Parubiy, a well-known Ukrainian politician, was laid to rest on Tuesday. He was killed in a shooting on Saturday in Lviv. This is the second assassination in the city in just over a year. Police have a suspect in custody. They think Russia might be involved, but Moscow hasn't said anything a

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Sep 03 2025POLITICS

A Long-Awaited Homecoming for Madagascar's Lost Heroes

In a significant move, France has returned three skulls to Madagascar, a gesture that has been a long time coming. These skulls, taken during the colonial era, include one believed to be that of King Toera, who was executed by French troops. The handover took place in late August at the French cultu

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Aug 31 2025CELEBRITIES

The Man Who Knew Every Presidential Move

A journalist named Mark Knoller just passed away at 73. He was a well-known CBS News reporter. He was famous for keeping track of everything U. S. presidents did. This included speeches, trips, golf games, and even pardons. He started this habit because there was no official record of these things.

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Aug 30 2025EDUCATION

From Classroom to Camera: The Journey of a Versatile Journalist

Marley Malenfant is a journalist who has worn many hats. He's been in the game for a decade, working in print, digital, and broadcast. His journey started in West Texas, where he was a TV reporter for KTXS. There, he covered a wide range of topics, from education to sports, and even breaking news. H

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Aug 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Lead Messes with Tadpoles' Growth and Health

Lead is a dangerous poison found in many water bodies. It's not good for any living thing, but we don't know much about how it affects amphibians like frogs. Scientists decided to study this by looking at the fat and liver changes in Rana chensinensis tadpoles when exposed to lead. They tested two

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Exploring AI and Nuclear Weapons: A Journalist's Mission

Joshua Keating, a seasoned journalist, has been chosen for a special fellowship. This opportunity allows him to dive deep into how artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons are connected. The Outrider Foundation, along with Journalism Funding Partners, supports this initiative. Keating will

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Aug 27 2025CRIME

A Dark Start to School in Minneapolis

A tragic event unfolded at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Two young students lost their lives, and 17 others were hurt. This happened during a morning church service. The shooter, a man in his early 20s, took his own life after the attack. He used multiple weapons, including a rifle, shotgun, and

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Aug 18 2025SPORTS

Weekend Baseball Betting: Who's Got the Edge?

Baseball fans and bettors have a lot to look forward to this Sunday, with a packed schedule of American League, National League, and Interleague games. The odds are out, and they tell an interesting story about who's expected to come out on top. In the American League, the Texas Rangers are slight

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Aug 16 2025CRIME

Pink Chalk and Broken Faith: A Statue's Story

In the quiet of the night, someone took a piece of pink chalk and drew on a statue of the Virgin Mary. This statue stands outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston's South End. The drawing was not clear, just some scribbles that no one could understand. It happened between 8 p. m. Wednesday

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