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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

A Ship's Cat-and-Mouse Game in the Atlantic

A ship once called Bella 1 is now making waves. After weeks of sailing under the radar, it's suddenly broadcasting its whereabouts. It's heading northeast in the North Atlantic, possibly aiming for a spot between Iceland and Britain. From there, it might even cruise around Scandinavia to reach Murma

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

New Year's Tragedy in Kherson: Who's Telling the Truth?

In the middle of New Year's celebrations, a drone strike hit a hotel and café in the village of Khorly, located in the southern Kherson region. The Russian-installed regional governor, Vladimir Saldo, claimed that at least 27 people were killed and over 30 injured. He stated that the attack was carr

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Troops Withdrawal: Trump's Shift on National Guard Deployments

Trump has decided to pull back National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He mentioned that they might return in a different form if crime rates rise again. The president had sent troops to these cities earlier, despite objections from local leaders. He believed this move would h

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Jan 02 2026WEATHER

Snowy Surprises: A Look at Massachusetts' New Year's Snowfall

The New Year in Massachusetts kicked off with a winter wonderland, as a heavy snowfall blanketed various towns. The southern and coastal regions bore the brunt of the snow, with some areas receiving quite a bit of the white stuff. Sturbridge was the big winner, collecting a whopping 4. 5 inches of s

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Troops Heading Home: What’s Next for Chicago, L. A. , and Portland?

President Donald Trump has decided to pull National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the president can only send troops in special cases. The court said Trump didn’t have the right authority to use the National Guard for local p

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Trump Pulls Troops from Three Cities

President Trump recently declared his intention to withdraw National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He claimed that crime rates in these cities had dropped because of the troops' presence. However, he also hinted that the troops might return if crime rates were to rise again.

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Putin's Residence Attack Claims: A Closer Look

A recent incident involving alleged drone strikes near Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence has sparked a heated debate. Ukrainian and European officials have dismissed Moscow's claims, suggesting they are part of a larger disinformation campaign. The incident has raised questions about the

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Young Coders from Akron Shine in National Tech Showdown

Akron Public Schools (APS) has something to celebrate! Their computer science students just won big in a national competition. Led by their teacher, Sam Appleby, two teams from APS took home first and third place in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. This co

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Political Stories That Slipped Under the Radar in 2025

In 2025, politics was a whirlwind, and many important stories got lost in the shuffle. Here are some key events that didn't get the attention they deserved. Congress took a backseat this year. Lawmakers passed fewer bills than ever before. In fact, they only enacted 61 laws, which is way less than

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Israel's Aid Groups Face Trouble: What's Happening?

Israel has decided to stop 37 aid groups from working in Gaza. These groups include big names like Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières. The reason? Israel says these groups didn't follow new rules to share their staff lists. But the aid groups say this could put their workers in danger and break EU l

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