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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Ambassador Appointment Sparks New Scrutiny Over Past Ties

The British government has released initial documents that shed light on the selection of Peter Mandelson for a diplomatic post in Washington. These papers raise fresh doubts about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint someone linked to the controversial figure Jeffrey Epstein. The do

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Mar 11 2026HEALTH

College Minds in Crisis: A 15‑Year Surge in Depression

The past fifteen years have seen a steady climb in depression among college students across the United States. A comprehensive study published early next month by the Journal of Affective Disorders reviewed data from more than 560, 000 undergraduates and graduates surveyed annually between 2007 and

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

Parents Eye Private Schools as City Cuts Gifted Programs

New York parents feel uneasy about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to end gifted programs for kindergartners in public schools. The move has sparked a surge of interest in private schools, where parents already invest heavily in tutoring and networking to secure spots. Some families have formed online groups t

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

A Pakistani Man Convicted for a Plot Against U. S. Leaders

A man from Pakistan was found guilty last Friday of planning to kill former U. S. President Donald Trump and other political figures in 2022, according to a U. S. justice department statement. The alleged scheme was supposedly ordered by Iran after Washington shot down an Iranian military commander

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Women’s Health Expo Opens Doors in Plainfield

The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Trump Faces the Cost of War in a Quiet Ceremony

In a quiet moment at Dover Air Force Base, former President Trump stood beside families to honor six soldiers who died in a Middle Eastern conflict. The ceremony highlighted the human toll of war, a topic he has often sidestepped during his time in office. Trump’s past remarks about military serv

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Social Media Scrutiny Hits Texas Senate Candidate

A 36‑year‑old state representative has just secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Senate, but his online history is now under fire. The candidate, who has amassed more than two million followers on Instagram and 1. 6 million on TikTok, used his digital presence to win over voters during the

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

U. S. Approves $151M Arms Deal for Israel Without Congress

The United States has decided to sell a large amount of bombs and related supplies to Israel, worth about $151. 8 million, without asking Congress for approval. This move was announced by the State Department on Friday. Israel wants to buy 12, 000 general‑purpose bombs that weigh one ton each. The d

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

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