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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's President Shakes Up Cabinet Amid War Challenges

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has suggested a significant change in Ukraine's government. He wants Denys Shmyhal, currently the defence minister, to take over as the new energy minister and first deputy prime minister. This move is seen as a strategic step to strengthen Ukraine's energy sector, whic

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Trump's Mixed Feelings on Putin and the Ukraine Conflict

In a recent press conference at his Florida resort, former U. S. President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on the ongoing war in Ukraine. He expressed dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that the high death toll was concerning. This was not the first time Trump had voiced

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Jan 04 2026FINANCE

Germany's Push for a Unified European Stock Exchange

Germany's Christian Social Union (CSU) is stepping up efforts to create a single European stock exchange. This move aims to boost European listings and economic growth. The CSU, a sister party to the CDU led by Friedrich Merz, supports the idea of a European bourse to keep successful German companie

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Was It Right for the U. S. to Grab Venezuela's Leader?

The U. S. recently took Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro into custody. This happened during a military operation on a Saturday morning. Maduro and his wife were taken to a warship heading to New York. There, they will face criminal charges. The U. S. has been putting pressure on Maduro for month

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Funding Freeze: What's Really Going On?

Minnesota is in a tight spot. The state has until next week to hand over a lot of data about child care providers and families who get federal money. If they don't, they might lose that funding. This all started when the Trump administration said there might be fraud happening with these funds. Som

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Unveiling the Capture of Maduro: A Shift in Venezuelan Power

In a surprising turn of events, U. S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a military operation. The capture, which took place early Saturday morning, was monitored from Mar-a-Lago by President Donald Trump and key members of his national security te

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's New Chief of Staff: Who is General Kyrylo Budanov?

General Kyrylo Budanov, a prominent figure in Ukraine's military intelligence, has been appointed as the new chief of staff by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This change comes at a crucial time, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year. Budanov takes over from Andrii Yermak, who re

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

California's Billionaire Tax: A Bold Move or a Risky Gamble?

California is considering a new tax plan. It would target the state's billionaires. The idea is to tax their wealth, not their income. This has sparked a heated debate. Some people support the tax. They argue that billionaires' wealth has grown a lot in recent years. A one-time 5% tax would not hur

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Britain Stays Out of Venezuela Drama

The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has made it clear that Britain had nothing to do with the recent U. S. strikes on Venezuela. He stressed the importance of sticking to international law and wanted to chat with U. S. President Donald Trump to get the full story. Trump had announced on social m

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Future Uncertain After Maduro's Sudden Exit

In Madrid, Venezuelans who fled their homeland watched in shock as news broke about Nicolas Maduro's capture by U. S. forces. The event sparked a mix of relief and uncertainty among the large Venezuelan community in Spain, which includes prominent opposition figures like Edmundo Gonzalez and Leopold

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