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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Cuban Singer Gets a Rifle for the First Time

Silvio Rodriguez, 79, known for his songs that helped shape the Cuban revolution, was handed an AKM rifle by the military. The gesture came after he posted on social media that he was ready to fight if the United States ever tried to invade. The weapon, a modern version of the old Soviet AK-47, w

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

A Nun, A Coach, and the Power of Prayer in Sports

Sister Marguerite O’Beirne, eighty years old and far from a sports expert, has become the unofficial guardian of Neumann University athletes’ academic futures. Though she can’t name a basketball rebound or explain a baseball play, she shows up at every home game in her red blazer and rosary, ready t

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Kids Take the Judge’s Seat: A Mock Trial That Shocked Everyone

Sixth‑grade students from a Philadelphia magnet school stepped into the historic Supreme Court courtroom for a one‑day mock trial about the famous 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. They had spent their lunch breaks researching evidence, drafting arguments, and rehearsing speeches

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Simmons Says Celebs Should Keep Politics to Themselves

Simmons told a reporter that people in show business should focus on their work instead of talking about politics. He said the public does not care about what celebrities think on voting or other issues, even if they are well‑known. Simmons added that fans do not want “lectures” from those who

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Apology Over Racist Radio Rant Sparks City Debate

Sid Rosenberg, a well‑known right‑wing host, faced public fury after he called Mayor Mamdani a “cockroach” on his show. The insult was part of a longer tweet that also labeled the mayor an “America‑hating, Jew‑hating, Radical Islam cockroach” and a “jihadist. ” After the backlash, Rosenberg issued a

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Feb 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Life on One: Why Being Single Feels Like a Freedom Win

Single folks are getting perks like tax cuts and health plans, according to a recent study that calls the trend a “cultural revolution. ” The report says people are choosing single life to focus on their own goals instead of the old idea that marriage is the only path to happiness. Eight out of te

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Silver's Wild Ride: What's Really Going On?

Silver prices have been skyrocketing, going from $45 to over $85 per ounce in a short time. But why? It's not just about people wanting more silver. The futures market, especially on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), is a big part of the story. The economy is doing well. People are spending mo

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Sicily's Slippery Slope: Town on the Brink After Massive Landslide

Sicily is facing a big problem. A huge landslide has left many homes hanging on the edge of a cliff. This happened after days of heavy rain from a cyclone. Over 1, 500 people had to leave their homes quickly. The landslide in Niscemi, a town in southwest Sicily, is massive. It's 4 kilometers long. P

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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Singapore's Big Bet on Future Energy Tech

Singapore is making a bold move to become a leader in energy technology. A new lab called NEX Lab is now open. It's a team-up between Halliburton, a big name in energy services, and A*STAR, Singapore's top research group. The goal? To create new and better ways to complete oil and gas wells. This is

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Jan 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Angelina Jolie's New Film Couture Coming to UK Screens

Signature Entertainment has secured the rights to show Angelina Jolie's new movie "Couture" in the UK and Ireland. This film, directed by Alice Winocour, will have its UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival on February 26th. The story follows three women whose lives cross paths during Paris Fashio

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