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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Davos: Trump's Shadow Looms Large, Mixing Fear and Hope

Davos, Switzerland, is where the yearly World Economic Forum happens, bringing together bigshots from international institutions, progressive leaders, and major banks. This year, the spotlight wasn't on the usual suspects. Instead, it was on a certain real-estate tycoon-turned-president from Queens,

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Virtual Trump Returns to Davos

President Trump is back at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but this time he's joining virtually. Just days after returning to the White House, Trump is set to address an international audience. The annual event, known for gathering global leaders, tech experts, and business bigwigs, is also featu

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Unusual Guests: Who Attended Trump's Indoor Inauguration?

In January 2025, Donald Trump became the 47th U. S. president during an indoor ceremony at the U. S. Capitol, with numerous notable figures making an appearance. The event featured a passionate speech from Trump, criticizing the past administration and sharing his vision of a new American "golden ag

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Biden's Political Journey Ends, but His Fight Continues

Joe Biden, after a remarkable 50-year journey in politics, came to a turning point on Monday. He ended his presidency but promised that the fight for his causes wouldn't fade away. This shift happened as Donald Trump, his Republican successor, took office and pledged to undo Biden's legacy. Biden e

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

How Good are Hearing-Impaired Adults at Reading Mandarin Tones?

Scientists in China decided to find out how well young adults with hearing loss can understand the different sounds in Mandarin Chinese. This language has four main tones: high, rising, falling-rising, and falling. The researchers thought that people who are better at lip-reading might also be bette

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Inauguration: Promises, Attacks, and Controversies

In his inaugural speech, Donald Trump painted a vivid picture of a prosperous America as he embarked on his presidency. His formal address highlighted ambitious plans and grand promises for the country's future. However, later that day, he switched gears to a more relaxed and passionate tone. He rev

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

The Dark Side of Info Spread: How Hate Messaging Hurts Us All

Ever thought about how social media and traditional news can spread nasty, harmful messages? This isn't just an online problem; even in places without easy internet access, these messages can cause real hurt. We all know hate speech is bad, right? But what's confusing is how it affects those who are

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Court Debates Texas Law on Adult Websites and Minors

Imagine you're in a room full of the highest judges in the land, debating whether a law in Texas should be allowed to stand. This law is about keeping kids away from adult content online, but it's causing a stir. The porn industry, with the help of a big civil rights group, says this law goes too fa

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Whoopi Goldberg and Carrie Underwood: A Performance and a Perspective

In a recent episode of "The View, " Whoopi Goldberg defended Carrie Underwood's decision to perform at Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration. Goldberg, aged 69, stated that everyone has the right to choose where they perform. She respects Underwood's choice, even though she won't be watching the even

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Meta's Shift: A New Era of Free Speech or Disinformation?

Imagine this: a social media giant suddenly decides to loosen its rules on hate speech and ditch its fact-checkers. This is what's happening at Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, sees this as a return to the company's roots, promoting free speech.

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