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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

The Sandwich That Sparked a Debate

In a surprising turn of events, a jury decided that throwing a sandwich at a federal officer was not an assault. Sean C. Dunn, the man behind the flying hoagie, admitted to the act but argued it was a harmless way to protest. This all went down during a tense time in D. C. when President Trump took

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

AI's Role in Reducing Doctor Burnout

Doctors are under a lot of pressure. They have to see many patients, and they also have to write a lot of notes. This extra work can lead to burnout, which is a big problem in the medical field. A recent study shows that using AI to take notes might help. The study looked at how AI note-taking affe

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Nov 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Keeping Humans in Charge: Microsoft's Plan for Friendly Superintelligence

Microsoft's AI division is making big promises about the future of superintelligent AI. They want to create AI that's not just smart but also safe and helpful to humans. This new AI would be like a helpful assistant, not a boss. It would have limits and be designed to help people in different areas

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Nov 06 2025RELIGION

Faith vs. Policy: Catholics and the Immigration Debate

In a notable show of defiance, Catholic clergy made their way to an ICE detention center in Illinois, hoping to bring the Eucharist to detainees. Their efforts were met with a firm "no" from ICE, leaving the clergy feeling humiliated and disappointed. This incident is just one example of the growing

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Peaceful Protests: A Look Back and a Look Ahead

In October 2025, a significant number of Americans, including many Alaskans, participated in a nationwide protest against the Trump administration. This event was reminiscent of another large-scale protest that took place in 1969. Back then, people across the country came together to advocate for an

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Trump Ally Targets Political Foes Through Housing Regulator

In a surprising move, Joe Allen, the acting inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), was recently removed from his position. This decision came at a time when the FHFA, usually a behind-the-scenes player, has been making waves under the leadership of Bill Pulte, a vocal suppor

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Big Votes Today: What's at Stake in These Elections?

Today, voters are making their voices heard in important elections across the country. These races are a big deal because they give us a sneak peek at how people feel about the current administration and the direction of the country. In New York City, a young politician named Zohran Mamdani is runn

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Nov 04 2025WEATHER

Shaking Ground in Afghanistan: Lives Lost and Many Hurt

A sudden and strong earthquake hit northern Afghanistan. It was a 6. 3 on the Richter scale. This happened close to the big city of Mazar-e-Sharif. The U. S. Geological Survey shared this news. People are still figuring out how bad the damage is. Right now, we know at least 20 people died. More tha

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Nov 04 2025FINANCE

China's New Move to Control Government Debt

China is making a big change to handle its money problems. They just created a new team to keep an eye on government debt. This is a big deal because China's economy is not growing as fast as before, and they have a lot of debt to manage. The new team will make rules and plans for both national and

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Nov 03 2025HEALTH

Trouble at the Top: FDA's Drug Division in Turmoil

The Food and Drug Administration's drug division is in chaos. Dr. George Tidmarsh, who leads this division, is on leave. He says it's because he spoke up about a new program. This program fast-tracks some drug approvals. He thinks it's not based on solid science. Instead, he believes politics are pl

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