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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Israeli Forces Nab Hezbollah Operative on Lebanese Beach

Last Friday, the Israeli military pulled off a daring amphibious raid. They snatched a high-ranking Hezbollah operative from a beach in Batroun, a small town in northern Lebanon. The elite Shayetet 13 unit, often compared to the U. S. Navy SEALs, landed on the coast and whisked the operative back to

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Violence Erupts After Israeli Airstrikes on Hezbollah Bases

In the early hours of a recent Saturday, central Israel faced a sudden attack that hurt 11 people. This incident followed Iran’s leader’s threat of a harsh retaliation against Israel after several air raids on Gaza and Lebanon. The attacks on the central Israeli town of Tira were part of a series of

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Michigan Congresswoman Stands Apart in Endorsement

Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib didn’t back Kamala Harris at a Detroit union rally, where the war in Gaza is a big issue for Arab American voters. Tlaib, the first Palestinian American in Congress, is the only member of the progressive "Squad" who hasn’t endorsed Harris. The other three – Ayann

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

ASEAN: The Unexpected Winner in U. S. -China Trade Clashes

You might not think of Southeast Asia as a big player in the trade war between the U. S. and China. But the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been quietly making gains. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says ASEAN has been strengthening its trade and investment links with both c

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Nov 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet Jianghai: China's Giant Tunnel-Boring Machine

Imagine a machine that can dig a tunnel wide enough to fit a five-story building through it. That's exactly what China has built! This machine, named Jianghai, is the country's largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM). It weighs a whopping 5, 000 tons and is 16. 64 meters in diameter. Why is this a big d

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Nov 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy Buds FE Just Got a Massive Price Cut

Hey, tech fanatics! Amazon and Samsung have joined forces to offer an amazing deal on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. You can now snag these super-comfy earbuds for just $60, which is a huge 40% discount and even beats last year's Black Friday price! These aren't refurbished buds—they're brand new and r

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Israel and Lebanon: A Night of Airstrikes, a Push for Peace

In the quiet of night, Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah's command centers and munitions factories. This move came as the U. S. was urging for a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. The Israeli military warned residents to evacuate, announcing their troop

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Fake News from Home: How Americans Use Social Media Tricks

Recent research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has found that Americans are using social media in a sneaky way. They're creating and using groups of accounts that act like bots to spread lies quickly. Examples include the false story about the attempt to assassinate Donald Trum

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Nov 01 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Thinning Ozone Hole: Progress and Challenges in 2024

The ozone hole over Antarctica in 2024 was one of the smallest in decades, showing that efforts to protect the ozone layer are working. NASA and NOAA data revealed that the ozone-depleted area reached a peak of 8. 5 million square miles in September, thanks to a decline in harmful chemicals like CFC

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Nov 01 2024OPINION

Gen Z Men: Struggling in Love and Politics

Love and politics can be a tough mix, especially for Gen Z men. Four years ago, supporting Donald Trump might have seemed like a smart political move, but it's now making dating life harder. Gen Z women, especially those who are college-educated, are less interested in dating or even being friends w

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