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May 21 2025CELEBRITIES

A Voice from the Margins Shines Bright

A remarkable achievement has taken place in the literary world. A collection of short stories, Heart Lamp, has won the International Booker Prize. The book is unique because it is the first work in the Kannada language to receive this honor. Kannada is spoken in the southern Indian state of Karnatak

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May 21 2025POLITICS

A New Shield in the Sky

The United States is planning a massive project to protect the country from missile threats. This project is called the Golden Dome. It is expected to cost a huge amount of money: $175 billion. The person in charge of this project is General Michael Guetlein. He is the Vice Chief of Space Operations

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Struggle: Aid, Attacks, and International Tensions

The Gaza Strip is currently in the midst of a severe humanitarian crisis. The region has been under a strict blockade for nearly three months, leaving many of its 2 million residents on the brink of starvation. This situation has been exacerbated by recent Israeli airstrikes, which have resulted in

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May 21 2025POLITICS

How Different Countries Handle Legal Weed

Cannabis laws are changing fast around the world. Many places have decided to regulate the production and sale of cannabis for adults. This isn't about medical use. It's about recreational use. By looking at how different places handle this, we can learn a lot. We can see what happens when cannabis

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May 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Ozone Layer: A 40-Year Journey of Discovery and Healing

The ozone layer, Earth's natural defense against harmful UV rays, has been under threat for decades. 40 years ago, scientists found a massive hole in this protective shield over Antarctica. This discovery sparked global concern and action. The ozone layer acts like sunscreen for the planet, absorbin

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Britain Takes Action Against Israel's West Bank Policies

The British government made a bold move. It stopped trade talks with Israel and slapped sanctions on West Bank settlers. This happened after Israel's recent actions in Gaza and the West Bank. The U. K. is not happy with Israel's blockade of Gaza. This blockade has led to a serious food crisis. Even

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Russia's Oil Smuggling Fleet Faces New Hurdles

The European Union and the United Kingdom have joined forces to tackle Russia's shadow fleet. This fleet is a group of around 500 old ships. They are used to secretly move oil, gas, and even stolen Ukrainian grain. This move is part of a bigger plan to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine. The

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May 20 2025EDUCATION

Struggling Abroad: How International Students Can Thrive

International students often face a mountain of challenges when they first arrive at a university in a foreign country. These students must deal with a lot more than just academics. They have to handle living on their own, managing money, and taking care of their own health. All of these tasks can b

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May 20 2025POLITICS

A Global Health Organization in Crisis

The World Health Organization is in a tough spot. The United States, once its biggest supporter, has cut off funding. This has left the WHO scrambling to find other ways to pay for its work. The WHO's leader, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has asked other countries to step up and help out. He pointed o

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Future Hangs in the Balance as International Tensions Rise

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has declared that Israel will seize control of the entire Gaza Strip. This bold statement comes as three major allies—Britain, France, and Canada—criticize Israel's aggressive military actions and blockade on humanitarian aid. They describe the situati

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