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May 08 2025RELIGION

The Vatican's Smoky Signal: A New Pope Isn't Chosen Yet

The Vatican is buzzing with anticipation, but no new pope has been chosen yet. The cardinals, who are responsible for electing the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, have been locked away in the Sistine Chapel. They are voting in secret, with no communication allowed with the outside world. Th

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May 06 2025EDUCATION

New Face Joins West Aurora School Board

The West Aurora School District board recently welcomed a new member. Megan Jones, who works as a manager in the Adult Education Department at Waubonsee Community College, was chosen to take over the spot left empty by Thomas St. Jules. St. Jules decided to step down in March. He had been serving hi

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May 06 2025POLITICS

Rochester's Fourth Ward Election Dispute: The Legal Battle Continues

The legal fight over Rochester's Fourth Ward election is far from over. A court date has been scheduled for November 24, 2024 to determine the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the residency of the ward's current council member. The dispute centers around Andy Friederichs, who won the election last

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May 04 2025POLITICS

Romania's Redo: A Test for Democracy

Romania is in the midst of a crucial presidential election redo. This comes after last year's vote was canceled, sparking a major political crisis. The country is a member of both the European Union and NATO, and this election is seen as a critical moment for its future. Eleven candidates are in th

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May 04 2025RELIGION

The Unusual Gathering of Cardinals

The Vatican is buzzing with an unusual energy. The guesthouse is packed with cardinals from all over the world. Many of these cardinals have never met before. They are wearing name tags to help each other remember who is who. This is not the usual scene. The daily meetings have turned into quic

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Australian Voters Choose Stability Over Change

In a surprising turn of events, Australia's center-left Labor Party has managed to keep its hold on power. This victory comes as a big blow to the conservative Liberal Party, which saw its leader, Peter Dutton, lose his seat in the outer suburbs of Brisbane. Dutton had been in this position for over

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May 03 2025POLITICS

The Rise of Reform UK: A New Force in Politics

Reform UK has made significant strides in the recent elections, securing a notable victory. The party has taken over 10 local councils and won two mayoral positions. Additionally, they have added a new member to their parliamentary team. This success came at the cost of both the Labour and Conservat

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May 03 2025RELIGION

The Big Decision: Who Will Be the Next Pope?

The Vatican is about to make a big choice. Cardinals from all over the world are gathering in Rome to pick the next pope. It is easy to think that they will split into typical left and right groups, just like in many countries' politics. Many church leaders who are more traditional had disagreemen

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Reform UK's Big Win: A New Force in English Local Politics

The political landscape in England has seen a significant shift. Nigel Farage's Reform UK has made a strong showing in the recent local elections. They secured 677 out of around 1, 600 seats up for grabs. This victory marks a major breakthrough for the party, which is now seen as a serious contender

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Voters in Kooyong: What's Really on Their Minds?

A tight race is unfolding in the Kooyong electorate, a place that has seen its fair share of drama. The Liberal candidate, Amelia Hamer, is eager to win back the seat for her party. Hamer is up against Dr. Monique Ryan, the current independent MP who has been making waves in the once-safe Liberal s

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