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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

A High-Ranking Military Lawyer Steps Down Amid Controversy

A top legal figure in the Israeli military has decided to step down from her role. This follows a situation where a video was shared with the media, showing soldiers allegedly mistreating a Palestinian person in custody. The video was from last year, and it shows serious abuse. Five soldiers have be

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Guess Who Didn't Know This Famous New York Song?

A New York mayoral candidate found himself in a bit of a pickle recently. Zohran Mamdani, who's running for office, was on a music podcast called Track Star. The host, Jack Coyne, played a game called "Name That Tune" with him. Mamdani did pretty well at first, guessing songs by Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, an

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Oct 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

MTV Drops Long-Running Comedy Show After 14 Years

MTV has decided to stop making new episodes of "Ridiculousness, " a comedy show hosted by Rob Dyrdek. The show, which has been on air for 14 years and has 46 seasons, will still have some new episodes coming out until 2026. But after that, there won't be any more. The decision to cancel the show is

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

What's The U. S. Up To With Venezuela?

The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. There are reports that some officials have already chosen targets, like military sites, as part of a plan to tackle drug trafficking. However, opinions vary on whether a decision to strike has been made. Last week, President Trump made a statement t

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 18 Pro: New Colors or Just Hype?

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro might be coming in three new colors: brown, purple, and burgundy. This news comes from a report on Weibo by Digital Chat Station, known for accurate iPhone rumors. However, it's still early, and Apple might change its plans. The iPhone 17 Pro already introduced a bright cosmic

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Oct 31 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Hurdles: Why Big Banks and Old Rules Are Holding It Back

Michael Saylor, the big boss at Strategy, recently talked about the tough challenges Bitcoin and companies like his are facing. He thinks the main problem is that old-school banks and credit rating agencies don't see Bitcoin as real money. This is a big deal because it makes it hard for companies to

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Oct 31 2025BUSINESS

Apple's Hidden Ad Revenue Boom

Apple's ad business is growing fast, but the company isn't saying much about it. During a recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook mentioned that Apple's ad revenue hit a record high. But when asked for details, he stayed quiet. This makes people wonder if Apple is building a big ad business, even though

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Local Lenders Struggle as Funding Dries Up

In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump a

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Teamwork in the South China Sea: US and Philippines Join Forces

The United States and the Philippines have teamed up to create a new military group. This group will work together to boost their military skills and teamwork, especially in the South China Sea. The idea came up during a chat between the US defense leader Pete Hegseth and the Philippines' defense ch

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Oct 31 2025CELEBRITIES

Halloween: When Stars Were Just Kids in Costumes

Halloween is a time for dressing up and having fun. It's not just kids who love it, though. Many famous people enjoyed it too when they were young. They dressed up just like everyone else. Some of them even looked pretty cool in their costumes. Take, for example, a well-known singer. She dressed up

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