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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Money for Families on Hold: What's Happening with Social Services Funding?

The Trump administration has decided to pause $10 billion in funds for social services and child care in five states led by Democrats. This move, reported first by the New York Post, affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. The Health and Human Services (HHS) department claim

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Jan 06 2026FINANCE

Why Bitcoin and Gold Are Benefiting From the U. S. Debt Crisis

The U. S. debt has reached a staggering $38. 5 trillion, which is more than the country's GDP. This means the government owes more than it makes in a year. The interest on this debt alone is over $1 trillion every year, which is more than what the U. S. spends on its military. Most of this debt is

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Jan 06 2026CRYPTO

Trading Stocks Like Crypto: A New Way to Invest

BitMEX is shaking things up by introducing Equity Perps, a fresh type of contract that lets people trade big US stocks and indexes around the clock. Think Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and even the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. These contracts are collateralized with crypto, meaning you can use your digital assets to

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Why Congress Needs a Wake-Up Call

Congress has a big problem: people don't like it. With only 23. 7% approval, it's clear that many folks think Congress isn't doing a great job. But before you dismiss their $174, 000 salary as too high, consider what the job actually involves. Members of Congress are often away from home, working l

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

The U. S. and Venezuela: A Lesson in Power and Legitimacy

The U. S. has a history of using force to influence other countries, and Venezuela is just the latest example. In early January, images of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, being arrested and taken to a U. S. naval vessel circulated in the media. This was followed by President Donald Trump's an

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Democrats Shine Spotlight on Election Threats and January 6 Aftermath

House Democrats are set to hold a forum to discuss the ongoing threats to elections and public safety, five years after the January 6 riot at the U. S. Capitol. This event, organized by the minority party, aims to highlight concerns about election integrity and the impact of former President Donald

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Jan 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Portland Takes a Stand: New Fee for Big Venues to Boost Local Arts

Portland has just made a big move to support local arts. The City Council voted to make large entertainment venues chip in a small portion of their ticket sales. This money will go into a special fund to help out local artists and small venues. The new rule applies to places that can hold over 2, 0

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Jan 06 2026EDUCATION

Mastering Emergencies: The New Breed of Medics

Dangerous situations that can be life-threatening are happening more often. These situations need quick and smart responses. This is where the Master Medic and Master Physician program comes in. It's a course that trains medics to handle both medical and tactical aspects of emergencies. The program

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Venezuelan Leader's Capture Sparks Mixed Reactions

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump announced on a social media platform that the U. S. had successfully carried out a large-scale operation in Venezuela. The main target? President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were reportedly captured and taken out of the country. This

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Power Shift: Who's Really Appalled?

The U. S. has just pulled off a surprise move in Venezuela. They've taken out the president, Nicolás Maduro, and it seems like a smooth operation. But is it a smart one? Many people are questioning the reasons behind it and the way it was done. Russia and China are speaking up against this action.

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