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Nov 28 2025OPINION

Odd Things We Should Be Thankful For

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the good things in life. It's easy to appreciate the big stuff, like family and health. But what about the little, odd things that make life interesting? Driving can be a nightmare, but there's something refreshing about a day when no one cuts you off or ignores traffic rules. Seeing someone use a turn signal or let another drive...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Guinea-Bissau's Never-Ending Power Struggles

Guinea-Bissau has seen many power grabs over the years. The latest one happened in November 2025. Army officers said they took control from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. This was just before election results were to be announced. The country has a long history of instability. The first big power grab happened in 1980. Prime Minister Joao Bernardo Vieira took contr...

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Nov 28 2025CRIME

The . 357 Smith & Wesson: A Closer Look at a Powerful Revolver

A recent shooting in Washington, D. C. , brought attention to the . 357 Smith & Wesson revolver. This gun, first made in the 1930s, is known for its power and precision. The . 357 Smith & Wesson is not your average handgun. It packs a punch with its high-velocity rounds. This makes it a favorite among law enforcement for its ability to stop threats and even penetrat...

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Nov 28 2025HEALTH

Public Health Office Closures: What's Happening and Why?

Public health offices in several towns are at risk of closing. The proposal is being reviewed before a final decision. The plan is to shut down seven leased offices in the region. The board wants more information before making a final call. They asked the Medical Officer of Health to take another look and report back in December. The idea behind the closures is to s...

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

UK Households Feel the Squeeze: What's the Deal with Disposable Income?

The UK government's recent budget has left many households feeling the pinch. Experts are saying that the amount of money people have to spend after taxes, called disposable income, is only going to grow by a tiny 0. 5% each year for the next five years. That's not great news for anyone trying to make ends meet. One big reason for this is that National Insurance, a ...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Guinea-Bissau's New Military Boss: What's Really Going On?

In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have named a new leader, General Horta N’Ta, after a sudden power grab. This move follows a tense presidential election, with the military now in charge for the next year. Before this, N’Ta was the army's top official and a close friend of the now-removed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Embaló's location is still a mystery. He told French ...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tweet Storm: A Clash with The New York Times

In a recent social media outburst, former President Donald Trump took aim at The New York Times and one of its reporters, Katie Rogers. His anger was sparked by an article that discussed his health and aging while in office. Trump, known for his strong reactions to media coverage, did not hold back in his response. The article, co-authored by Rogers and Dylan Freedm...

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Nov 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Growing Impact on Jobs: Who's at Risk?

Artificial intelligence is changing the job market in the U. S. fast. Many jobs could be taken over by AI in the near future. A new study from MIT shows that AI might already be able to replace 12% of American workers. That's a lot of people and a huge amount of money in wages. The U. S. is investing a lot in AI. Both private companies and the government are putting...

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Banks Can Now Hold Crypto for Network Fees and Testing

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has just made a big move. They said that U. S. national banks can now hold cryptocurrency on their balance sheets. Why? To pay for blockchain network fees and to test crypto platforms. Think about it like this: blockchain networks need their own tokens to process transactions. These are called "gas fees. " They are...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Guinea-Bissau: Military Seizes Power Amid Election Chaos

Guinea-Bissau finds itself in another political storm. This time, the military has taken control, stopping the count of votes from a recent presidential election. The opposition is not happy. They want the results out. They believe the military should not interfere with democracy. The military calls itself "The High Military Command for the Restoration of Order. " T...

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