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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Portugal's Big Walkout: Workers vs. Government

Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

A New Visa for the Wealthy: Is It a Good Deal for the U. S. ?

The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Veterans, Deportation, and the Heated Exchange in Congress

House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

A Suspect Smiles in Court: What Happened to Charlie Kirk?

A man named Tyler Robinson stood before a judge in a Utah courtroom. He was there because he is accused of a serious crime. He is said to have killed Charlie Kirk, a well-known political figure, back in September. This was Robinson's first time appearing in person since his arrest. Robinson looked

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Notre Dame's Big Bowl Blunder

Notre Dame's decision to skip the bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff is a big deal. They were upset about not getting one of the 12 spots. Instead of playing BYU, they decided to stay home. This move has caused a lot of backlash. The Irish have a long history of getting special tr

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pardon for Tina Peters Sparks Legal Debate

Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, is at the center of a legal storm. She was found guilty of state crimes and is currently serving a nine-year sentence. The charges include attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation. Peters was convicted for a

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

The Knife, The Call, And The Fall

Sherrone Moore, the former Michigan head football coach, found himself in a tough spot after being let go. Reports say he was holding a knife and acting in a way that worried people. This all happened right after he lost his job. Police got calls about Moore's behavior. His wife was one of them. Sh

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Michigan's Bold Move: What It Means to Fire a Coach For Cause

Michigan University has made a significant decision. They fired their head coach, Sherrone Moore, "for cause. " This means they believe he broke a serious rule. The rule in question is about relationships between staff members. Specifically, it's about supervisors not being able to have certain kind

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Eastern Congo's Escalating Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Disney's Leadership Shake-Up: Walden Speaks Out

Disney's future is up in the air, and Dana Walden is in the mix. She's one of the top contenders to take over from Bob Iger as CEO. But she's not the only one in the running. Josh D'Amaro, who heads up the parks division, is also a strong candidate. Walden says it's not a competition, though. She's

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