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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

How Social Circles Shape Political Views Online

In the digital age, figuring out where people stand on political issues is a big deal. It helps in understanding public opinion and spotting fake news or hate speech. A recent study dug into how well computer models can guess political leanings by looking at social media posts, specifically tweets f

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Wealthy Worry: What's Next for the City?

New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

NASA's Leadership Under Fire: A Look at the Agency's Budget Crisis

NASA's top brass faced a tough crowd at a recent town hall meeting. The agency's acting administrator, Janet Petro, and other senior officials tried to reassure employees about proposed budget cuts and layoffs. But the mood was far from optimistic. Petro, along with Vanessa Wyche and Casey Swails,

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Religious Slaughter and Animal Welfare: Finding a Balance

Religious slaughter, where animals are killed without being stunned first, is a hot topic. It mixes animal rights, religious freedom, and food safety. The European Union has been looking at this issue closely. Courts have been making big decisions about how to handle it. The European Union values r

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

A Judge in the Making: Emil Bove's Bumpy Road to the Bench

Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Tariffs, Inflation, and the Fed: What's the Deal?

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, spoke up about tariffs and inflation during a recent chat with senators. He said that the new tariffs might make prices go up in the coming months. This means that everyday items could cost more. Powell also mentioned that most Fed officials think cutt

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

A Fresh Face in NYC Politics: Zohran Mamdani's Unexpected Rise

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker, has made waves in New York City politics. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, he moved to New York City at a young age. His mother is the acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is a professor at Columbia University. Mamdani's journey to politics is

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Why Trump's Ukraine War Stance Sparks Debate

Trump's recent comments on the Ukraine war have stirred up quite the conversation. He's been criticized for not having a clear plan to end the conflict quickly. Some people are questioning his strategy, or lack thereof. The former president has been known for his bold statements. This time, he sugg

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Kenya's Youth Stand Up: One Year of Fighting for Change

In Kenya, young people are still fighting for their rights. They took to the streets to remember the protests from last year. These protests were against a new tax law that would have made life harder for many people. The government did not like the protests. They told TV and radio stations to stop

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Kilmar Abrego Garcia: A Life in Limbo

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a man caught in a web of legal and immigration troubles. A federal judge recently decided that there's no reason to keep him locked up while he waits for his trial. This is a big deal because Kilmar was sent back to El Salvador by mistake. He's been fighting to return to his

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