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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong Tightens Grip on Foreign Media Ahead of Elections

Foreign journalists in Hong Kong got a stern warning from the local security office. They were called in to discuss recent news stories. The focus was on a big fire and upcoming elections. The officials said some reports were not accurate. They claimed these stories spread false information. They al

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Oct 23 2025EDUCATION

Understanding Relationship Violence Among College Students

Relationship violence is a big problem. It affects health and society. It's not just about married couples. Young people in college face this too. The Bioecological Theory of Human Development helps us understand this issue. It looks at how different things in a person's life connect. Things like w

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Sep 27 2025POLITICS

Democrats Face a Tough Choice: Shutdown or Surrender?

Senate Democrats are at a crossroads. They are thinking about shutting down the government if they don't get what they want on health care. This is a big change for them. In the past, they were against shutdowns. But now, they feel like they have no choice. Many Democrats are frustrated. They think

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Trim Trump's Spending Cuts to Secure Votes

Senate Republicans are tweaking a $9. 4 billion spending cut proposal from President Donald Trump. They aim to pass it by Friday. One big change? They're keeping $400 million for PEPFAR, a program fighting HIV/AIDS abroad. This move is to win over enough votes. The program has saved many lives, so c

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

How Thune is Steering the Senate Through Stormy Waters

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is taking a different approach to his role. He's focusing on teamwork and listening to others. This is a shift from the previous leader's style. Thune's method is being tested with a big tax bill. It's a mix of old and new ideas. The bill passed, but it wasn't easy.

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Push for Big Changes in Spending and Tax Bill

Senate Republicans have introduced a revised spending and tax cut bill that includes many of President Trump's domestic priorities. This bill, which is set to be voted on soon, aims to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts and increase funding for border security, defense, and energy production. However, the

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Face a Tough Call After Medicaid Ruling

Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Path of Abuse in Relationships

Relationship violence is a serious issue that affects both individuals and communities. It's crucial to understand how different types of abuse unfold over time. This knowledge can help in preventing, spotting, and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) early on. There has been some research on

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May 25 2025LIFESTYLE

The Energy Mismatch: Navigating a New Relationship

Relationships are tricky. They can be even trickier when one person is full of energy and the other craves calm. This is the situation someone finds themselves in. They are dating a man who seems to have endless energy and a mind that races in multiple directions. He is a great catch on paper. He h

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May 16 2025FINANCE

The Global Game of Investment: Manufacturing and Power

Foreign investments often involve building new factories or power plants in other countries. This is known as greenfield investment. It brings fresh money and jobs to the host country. A recent study looked into how these investments spread across the globe in two big areas: making stuff (manufactur

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