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May 26 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s next leader: Three big personalities in the race

Colombia is choosing a new president this weekend, and three very different candidates are leading the polls. On one side stands Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing senator who has spent years fighting for peace and justice. His father, a senator too, was killed in the 1990s during a wave of violence against l

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Why asking questions in politics isn't as simple as it seems

It's easy to ask questions when you don't expect much in return, but online discussions don't always work that way. Someone once tried to start a conversation about a local bill by weighing its pros and cons. Instead of answers, they got mockery—laughing emojis and insults like "You're everything wr

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May 26 2026POLITICS

How Japan and South Korea Balance Old Wounds with Modern Needs

Japan and South Korea share a bond that’s hard to ignore. On one side, they’re economic allies, trading technology, cars, and pop culture like K-pop. On the other, they’re stuck in arguments over history—especially Japan’s rule over Korea in the early 1900s. These fights pop up in trade disputes, co

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Venice and beyond: Right-wing coalition holds strong in mayoral races

Voters in Venice just handed Meloni’s coalition an unexpected win—despite polls earlier this month suggesting the left was ahead. Simone Venturini, the center-right candidate, secured over half the votes with 51%, avoiding a runoff and keeping the city under right-wing leadership for another term. T

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Big Powers, Big Questions at Singapore’s Defence Talks

This week, Singapore hosts one of Asia’s biggest defence meetings where top leaders will face tough questions about global conflicts and shifting alliances. The event, running from May 29 to 31, brings together ministers, generals, and analysts to discuss security challenges that could reshape the r

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May 26 2026POLITICS

State lawmakers and suicide discussions online: what’s really being said?

State lawmakers in the U. S. are posting more often about their work online, and some of those posts touch on sensitive topics like suicide. Given how common suicide is as a cause of death here, these discussions could matter more than many realize. But what exactly are legislators saying about it?

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May 26 2026POLITICS

How politicians are playing chess with your vote

Every ten years, the U. S. redraws its political maps to reflect population changes. But lately, this routine update has turned into a high-stakes game where parties fight to control who gets represented. Instead of letting voters choose their leaders, politicians now try to craft districts that gua

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May 26 2026POLITICS

A Look Back at a Springfield Leader’s Impactful Life

Ben Swan’s death at 92 leaves behind a legacy tied to civil rights and public service in Springfield. He wasn’t just a politician or activist—he was someone who turned his principles into action, long before holding office. Swan’s early years in the segregated South shaped his drive for justice. By

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Serbia’s leader boosts China ties amid unrest at home

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić wrapped up a five-day visit to Beijing this week, just as thousands of opponents took to the streets of Belgrade demanding change. While Vučić signed over 20 deals with Chinese leaders covering everything from trade to education, back home police clashed with prote

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Florida’s Big Budget Choices: What’s in It for Schools and Health?

Florida’s latest $115 billion budget reveals how the state plans to spend money on schools and healthcare, after months of arguments between lawmakers. The final deal was struck late on a May evening, wrapping up weeks of back-and-forth negotiations. The budget sits between two earlier proposals—one

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