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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Visa Chaos: US Cancels Appointments in Colombia After Deportation Dispute

Imagine showing up for a big meeting only to find out it's been canceled. That's what happened to hundreds of people in Colombia who had U. S. visa appointments. The U. S. Embassy in Bogota suddenly canceled appointments after Colombia refused to accept some deportation flights from the U. S. Presid

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Tactic: A Quick Colombian Cave-In

In 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro faced a quick lesson in U. S. politics. He refused to take back Colombian criminals released in the U. S. In response, President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. Petro blinked, promising to send a plane for the criminals just 47 minutes la

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Yasuke's Unique Role in Assassin's Creed Shadows

The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows is stirring up excitement, especially with its unconventional choice of protagonists. Yasuke, a samurai, is one of the main characters, but he's not an assassin. This isn't unprecedented, but it's the first time Ubisoft is openly embracing this change. As a resu

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Jan 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Colombo's Weather: A 42-Year Shift

Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital, has seen major weather changes over the past 42 years. A new study using both ground and satellite data shows that Colombo stands out compared to other parts of the country and even the Western Province. Since 1980, the city has faced alterations in rainfall pa

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Colombia Stops U. S. Deportation Flights, Raises Dignity Issue

Recently, Colombia made headlines by rejecting two U. S. military planes aiming to deport Colombian migrants. These flights, carrying around 80 people each, were sent from California. Initially, they were given the green light to land, but things changed when Colombian President Gustavo Petro abrupt

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ninja Gaiden 4: A New Era of Action

Team Ninja and Bayonetta's PlatinumGames have teamed up to celebrate the former's 30th anniversary with a bang! They've just announced Ninja Gaiden 4, which will be published by Xbox Game Studios but is also headed to PlayStation and PC. This means there's a chance Nintendo fans might get a piece of

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Safe Shots: Mixing Vaccines for Infants

Imagine this: scientists wanted to know if mixing three different shots at once was safe for tiny tots. In a study done from June to October 2023, 600 babies aged 3 months were split into three groups. One got no shots (yikes! ), another got one shot each month, and the last group got all three shot

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Jan 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Music Mogul Sean Combs Fights Back Against False Claims

Sean Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, has initiated a lawsuit against Courtney Burgess. Burgess has been spreading stories about possessing sex tapes involving Combs and celebrities, including alleged assaults on minors. Combs, currently awaiting trial for sex trafficking and rackete

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Jan 23 2025CRIME

Colombia's Cúcuta: A City Overwhelmed by Conflict's Petite Migrants

In northeastern Colombia, near the Venezuelan border, lies the city of Cúcuta. Known for its deep-rooted peace, Cúcuta is suddenly grappling with an unprecedented wave of internal refugees. The reason? A brutal clash between rebel groups. The National Liberation Army (ELN) and the 33rd Front are loc

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Jan 22 2025LIFESTYLE

Discovering Magic Empanadas: A Story of Taste and Tradition

Imagine walking into your local library and finding a mouthwatering surprise. That's exactly what's happening at the Boston Public Library with the arrival of Magic Empanadas, the brainchild of Edward Jerez, a 37-year-old longtime restaurant server from Dedham. Edward is on a mission to introduce th

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