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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

EU's Big Defense Plan: Buy European, Not American

The EU is pushing for a massive defense loan program worth 150 billion euros. This money is meant to help European countries buy military equipment made in Europe. The goal is to reduce dependence on U. S. suppliers. The EU wants to boost its own defense industry. This plan is part of a broader e

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

The Power of Health Knowledge: How It Shapes Our Fight Against COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light just how crucial health literacy is. Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make good decisions. During the pandemic, people's willingness to follow safety steps, like wearing masks, staying apart, washing hands, and g

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Mar 09 2025POLITICS

Europe's Defense Boost: A New Era of Spending and Unity

Europe is stepping up its defense game. Recent events have pushed EU leaders to seriously consider ramping up defense spending. This shift comes as the US seems to be pulling back its support for Ukraine and Europe. The EU summit in Brussels was a big deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy w

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Europe's Energy Shift: Why America is Key

Europe's journey to reduce its reliance on Russian energy has been a rocky road. Since the war in Ukraine began, Europe has been working to cut ties with Russian gas. But, there is still a long way to go. Some might see a peace deal as a chance to go back to business as usual with Russia, but that w

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Europe's Defense Push: A Wake-Up Call

Europe is in a pickle. The United States, once a steadfast ally, is now seen as unreliable under the leadership of Donald Trump. This shift has left European Union leaders scrambling to bolster their own defenses and ensure Ukraine's safety. The EU leaders gathered for an urgent meeting in

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Cabinet Meeting: A Fact Check Frenzy

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared some surprising claims. He said the US gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid, while Europe only gave $100 billion. But experts say that's not true. Europe actually gave more, about $259 billion, while the US gave around $125 billion. The US did give

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Path to Peace: Four Different Approaches

Ukraine's conflict with Russia has been ongoing for years, and various experts have proposed different strategies to achieve peace. One approach, suggested by the Center for European Policy Analysis, involves applying maximum pressure on Russia. This strategy includes providing Ukraine with immediat

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Germany's Big Vote: What's the Deal?

Germany is gearing up for a big day on Sunday. Voters will head to the polls to choose a new government. This isn't just any election. It's a big deal for Europe. Germany is the biggest economy in the European Union and a key player in NATO. Plus, it's the second-largest supplier of weapons to

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Europe's Mixed Messages: Leaders Navigate Ukraine Crisis

European leaders are trying to figure out their role in the Ukraine crisis. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, invited a few key European leaders to Paris. This was a move to show that Europe can handle its own security without relying on the U. S. or Russia. Macron wants Europe to be less depen

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Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Europe's AI Wake-up Call

Get this: Europe is falling behind in the AI race. That's the harsh truth according to French President Emmanuel Macron. He's not mincing words. Europe needs to catch up, and fast. Macron is pushing for an AI agenda. He doesn't want Europe to just use AI. He wants Europe to control its futu

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