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Nov 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: Separating Fact from Fear

The idea that the planet is on the brink of a climate disaster is making headlines again. This time, it's about hitting the 1. 5°C warming mark. But is this really a big deal? The United Nations Secretary General recently said that we can't stop 1. 5°C warming. He also warned about dangerous "tippi

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

A Former Soldier's Disappearance and a Failed Venezuelan Invasion

A former Green Beret, Jordan Goudreau, is now wanted by the authorities after skipping his court hearing. He was supposed to be in court to discuss whether he should be put back in jail for breaking the rules of his release. Goudreau, who is 49 years old, was arrested last year for trying to smuggle

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Small Businesses Fight Back Against Trump's Tariffs

The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear a big case about tariffs. It's not just any case, though. It's about small businesses fighting back against tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. The man leading this charge is Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, a family-run educational toy

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Nov 01 2025EDUCATION

A Military College's Bid for Federal Funds Amid Turmoil

Valley Forge Military College is in a tough spot. They're facing money problems and big changes. Now, they're thinking about joining President Donald Trump's plan for colleges that support conservative values. This plan, called the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, offers federal

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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Mixing Farming and Politics: A Rocky Road Ahead

The U. S. government is often seen as the go-to fix for problems in the agriculture sector. However, this approach can create more issues than it solves. Many in the ag community agree that stepping away from government intervention will be tough but necessary. The government's well-intentioned fixe

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Oct 31 2025CRYPTO

Crypto in Retirement Plans: A Risky Bet or a Smart Move?

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised serious concerns about a recent decision to include cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans. She believes this could put people's savings at risk. Warren thinks crypto markets are not well-regulated and could be dangerous for those saving for retirement. She

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Tax Talk: France's Debate on Who Should Pay More

France is having a big talk about money and who should pay more taxes. The government and lawmakers can't agree on how to fill a big budget gap. Some want to tax the super-rich, while others worry this could hurt the economy. Left-wing politicians have a plan. They want to tax people who have more

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Oct 31 2025FINANCE

Mortgage Rates Take a Surprising Turn After Fed's Move

The Federal Reserve decided to lower its interest rate this week, but mortgage rates didn't follow suit. Instead, they went up. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased by 20 basis points after the Fed's announcement and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, according to Mortgage

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

A New Low for Refugee Admissions in the U. S.

The U. S. has made a big decision. It will now only allow 7, 500 refugees to enter the country each year. This is the lowest number since the refugee program started in 1980. Most of these spots are for Afrikaners from South Africa. The government says it wants to help "other victims of illegal or u

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden Nuclear Test Announcement: What's Really Going On?

President Trump made a surprising announcement about nuclear testing. He said the U. S. would start testing nukes again. This news came just before a big meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping. Many people, including some of Trump's own advisers, were caught off guard. Trump posted about this on s

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