UKRAINE SUMY REGION

Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks and Land Swaps: What's Really Going On?

A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

The 2026 World Cup Draw: What's New and What's Not

The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be quite different from previous tournaments. FIFA has introduced some new rules that could shake things up. For starters, the top two teams, Spain and Argentina, won't be able to face each other until the final. This is because they will be placed in different halves of the knockout bracket. This rule is designed to make sure the ...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A New Face in Ukraine Talks: Driscoll's Unexpected Diplomatic Role

In a surprising turn, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, known as the "drone guy, " has become a key player in the U. S. effort to end the Ukraine war. This 38-year-old Army veteran, who has no background in diplomacy, was tasked by President Trump to push Ukraine into peace talks. Driscoll's close friendship with Vice President JD Vance, his Yale Law School classmate, see...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Thanksgiving Turkeys Get a Second Chance

President Donald Trump made news on Tuesday, not just for pardoning two turkeys, but also for hinting at a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, raised on a small farm in North Carolina, won't be ending up on anyone's dinner table this Thanksgiving. Instead, they'll be retiring to North Carolina State University's poultr...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

U. S. Pushes New Ukraine Peace Plan Amid Tensions

The U. S. is pushing a new peace plan for Ukraine, but Russia is likely to reject it. The plan is more friendly to Ukraine than the previous one. Russia's President Putin has said that the earlier U. S. plan, which Ukraine thought was too pro-Russian, should be the basis for talks. He is unlikely to change his mind. The new U. S. -led peace deal is gaining momentum....

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Nov 26 2025SCIENCE

Unveiling the Mystery: A New Clue in the Dark Matter Hunt

Dark matter remains one of the universe's biggest mysteries. It's invisible, yet scientists believe it makes up a huge part of galaxies. The idea is that to make sense of what we see in space, there must be a lot of unseen matter out there. We know it's there because of its gravitational pull, but seeing it directly has been a challenge. Recently, a Japanese scienti...

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Saudi Arabia's Gaming Bet: A Financial Tightrope?

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) recently made headlines with a massive $55 billion deal to acquire EA, the company behind popular games like Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC. However, this move has raised eyebrows, as reports suggest that the PIF is now struggling to find more money to spend. The PIF has been on a spending spree, investing in a variety of ...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks: What's Really Going On Between Russia and Ukraine?

Russia has something to say about the peace talks with Ukraine. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, mentioned that the U. S. peace plan is the only serious proposal on the table. He called the current situation an "information frenzy, " with lots of conflicting reports and statements. The U. S. initially proposed a 28-point peace plan, which was later shorten...

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Nov 25 2025CRIME

A High School Coach Vanishes Amidst Serious Allegations

In a small town in Virginia, a high school football coach has gone missing. Travis Turner, 46, is wanted for serious charges related to child pornography and solicitation. The police are actively searching for him, using dogs and drones to track him down. Turner is the head coach of the Union High School Bears, a team that has an impressive record of 12 wins and 0 lo...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Legal Wins and Military Shifts: A Look at Recent U. S. Decisions

A federal judge recently dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed. This decision is a blow to former President Trump's efforts to pursue legal action against his political opponents. Comey remains cautious, believing T...

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