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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

USAID in Turmoil: What's Happening and Why It Matters

The future of the USAID agency hangs by a thread. Why is the government ordering massive changes? It's all very complicated. USAID, the heart of the country's humanitarian aid efforts abroad, faces a significant overhaul. This time, the shakeup is different. The Trump administration has put USAID on hold. The freeze on foreign aid has sent the USAID into chaos. I...

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Sep 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Iran's Rocket Science: A Double-Edged Sword in the Middle East

Iran's recent launch of a satellite into space has sparked a mix of excitement and concern among the international community. On one hand, the successful launch demonstrates the country's growing technological capabilities and potential for future advancements. On the other hand, it has raised eyebrows over the potential military applications of this technology and t...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Unlikely American Coup: A Tale of Two Young Men and a Warlord's Ambition

As the world grapples with the complexities of global politics, a seemingly unlikely scenario has unfolded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two American young men, Tyler Thompson and Marcel Malanga, along with 35 others, have been sentenced to death for their involvement in a botched coup attempt. But how did these two young men, from Salt Lake City, Utah, end up...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Navy Sailor Detained: Another Mystery Abroad

A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, raising questions about what exactly happened and why. The sailor was apprehended by Venezuelan authorities last week but the details remain murky. What we do know is that this isn't the first time a servicemember has ended up in trouble overseas. Just earlier ...

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