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Nov 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Brazil's Environment Minister: A Hero at COP30, but Battles at Home

In Belem, Brazil, Marina Silva, the country's environment minister, received a standing ovation at the COP30 climate summit. Her speech was emotional, and she raised her fist in defiance, declaring that progress, though modest, had been made. The summit was a mix of triumph and frustration, as deleg

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Healthy Debates: MAHA Summit Sparks Mixed Reactions

The recent MAHA Summit in Washington, D. C. , brought together a diverse group of people, including big tech and pharma companies, government officials, and grassroots supporters. The event aimed to accelerate the adoption of the MAHA agenda, which focuses on improving health and wellness in America

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Nov 26 2025EDUCATION

Schools Under Scrutiny for Antisemitism

Fairfax County Public Schools, the biggest district in Virginia, is now under the microscope. A House committee is digging into claims of antisemitism within its walls. This isn't just happening in Fairfax, though. Schools in Berkeley, California, and Philadelphia are also being looked at. Why is t

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Patti Smith Rocks the Orpheum: A Night of Punk Poetry and Power

Patti Smith took the stage at the Orpheum Theatre, kicking off with a raspy "Jesus" that dissolved into a laugh. She shook it off and dove into "Gloria, " a song that's been a part of her identity for decades. Smith, a punk poet with a legacy stretching back half a century, blends her unique spiritu

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Seahawks' Star Shines Bright in Close Victory

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is making waves in the NFL. He just broke a big record for the Seahawks. This guy is on track to do something no one has ever done before. He’s got 1, 313 receiving yards so far this season. That’s a lot! He even scored two touchdowns in the game against the Titans. The Seahawks

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Nov 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Talks: Big Promises, Tiny Steps

The COP30 climate summit in Brazil wrapped up with a weak agreement that avoided directly pointing fingers at fossil fuels. This outcome was a win for oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who managed to keep their interests protected. The final statement was full of warnings about the

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Nov 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Talks: Big Promises, Little Action

The recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem wrapped up with a weak agreement. The only solid commitment was from wealthy nations to triple their financial support for others to cope with global warming. This was a big letdown, especially since the summit skipped over most of the

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Nov 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turkey and Australia Strike a Climate Summit Deal

Turkey and Australia have finally put an end to their long-standing disagreement. They have agreed on a plan for hosting the next big climate meeting. This meeting, called COP31, will happen in 2026. Turkey will be the host, but Australia will lead the talks. This deal is a big win for teamwork bet

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Finland's President Discusses Trump's Efforts for Ukraine Peace

Finland's leader, Alexander Stubb, recently shared his thoughts on U. S. President Donald Trump's involvement in the Ukraine conflict. He mentioned that Trump is actively trying to find a way to stop the war. This comes as different groups are meeting to talk about a plan proposed by the U. S. to en

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Lula's Stand for Teamwork in a Divided World

Brazil's leader, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is not letting U. S. President Donald Trump's solo approach shake his belief in global cooperation. At the G20 meeting in South Africa, Lula made it clear that he thinks working together is the way to go, even if Trump isn't on board. Lula didn't seem too

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