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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel and Hamas Clash Over Gaza Truce

Israel and Hamas are at odds again. This time, it's about who broke the truce in Gaza. Israel says Hamas is to blame. They claim Hamas hurt an Israeli soldier with a bomb in Rafah. Now, Israel is threatening to hit back. The Israeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, says Hamas must follow the rules. The

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Dec 25 2025OPINION

2025: A Year of Big Talks and Big Changes

In 2025, Utah became the center of many important discussions. People talked about big issues like politics, technology, and religion. The Deseret News shared their thoughts on these topics in their top 10 opinion articles of the year. One of the most touching articles was by former Rep. Mia Love.

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Dec 25 2025OPINION

Sudan's Silent Crisis: A Call for Action

Right now, while many people are celebrating and talking about peace, a terrible thing is happening in Sudan. A group called the Rapid Support Forces has taken over the city of El Fasher. They are killing many people. This is not new. It has been happening for years. But now, it is worse than ever.

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's Year of Loud Promises, Quiet Failures

In 2025, President Donald Trump's supporters are starting to feel let down. They expected big changes, but what they got was a lot of noise and very little action. Trump made big promises. He said he would fix the economy, stop outsourcing, and deport lots of people. But none of that really happene

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Dec 25 2025SCIENCE

How Trump and DOGE cuts have transformed climate change science

Bruce Appelgate has been a key figure in climate research for two decades. He manages a fleet of research ships that sail from San Diego. These ships are used by scientists from universities and the government. They go on long trips to study the ocean and its impact on climate change. The ships fac

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Fear Grows in Columbus as ICE Steps Up Actions

In Columbus, Ohio, people who became citizens are now carrying their passports everywhere. Shops and groups helping immigrants are delivering things to those too scared to leave their homes. Churches in these neighborhoods are nearly empty. Why? Because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has

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Dec 24 2025CRIME

U. S. Crime Rates Drop in 2025: What's Behind the Change?

In 2025, crime rates in the U. S. took a noticeable dip. This drop was seen everywhere—big cities, small towns, and across different regions and states. Murders saw a big decrease, about 20% less than in 2024. Other crimes, like robberies, assaults, and thefts, also went down. Experts think the pan

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Dec 24 2025OPINION

Navigating Tricky Family Talks During Holidays

Family gatherings during the holidays can be a mix of joy and stress. Many young adults, especially those with different political views than their relatives, dread these meetings. It's not uncommon for a liberal college student to feel uneasy about facing an uncle who strongly supports a certain po

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Dec 24 2025OPINION

A Closer Look at the Idaho Freedom Foundation's Christmas Card

The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is a group that works to improve public schools. They help teachers and school staff get fair pay and good working conditions. The IEA has been doing this for a long time and is still very effective. But there is a group called the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Boston's Business Leaders Unite Against Antisemitism

In a show of solidarity, numerous business leaders in Boston have come together to tackle antisemitism. This initiative follows the release of a comprehensive report by a state commission dedicated to combating antisemitism. The report, which was unveiled in early December, has sparked a wave of sup

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