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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

A Break in the Storm: Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree to Lay Down Arms

Afghanistan and Pakistan have decided to take a breather from their recent conflict. After weeks of tension and violence, both sides have agreed to a ceasefire. This truce, brokered by Qatar and Turkey, kicked in right away. The goal? To give both countries a chance to cool off and stop the fighting

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Oct 19 2025SPORTS

FSU's Coach Faces Tough Questions After Another Loss

Mike Norvell, the head coach of Florida State University's football team, is under intense scrutiny after his team lost their fourth game in a row. The Seminoles, who were expected to win comfortably, fell to Stanford 20-13. This loss has raised serious questions about Norvell's future with the team

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Oct 19 2025FINANCE

France's Credit Rating Takes Another Hit

France is in a bit of a pickle. For the third time in a year, its credit rating has been downgraded. This time, it's Standard & Poor's (S&P) that's lowered the rating. But why does this matter? Well, think of it like this: a credit rating is like a financial reputation. It tells others how reliable

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Oct 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Alaska's Ambler Road: A Costly Misstep?

The Trump administration has thrown its support behind a controversial mining road in Alaska's Ambler region, but is this really a good idea? The federal government has pledged $35. 6 million to Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company exploring the area. This investment is quite small for a mining compan

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

U. S. Holds Survivors After Striking Venezuelan Drug Boat

In a recent event, the U. S. military struck a boat linked to a Venezuelan drug cartel in international waters. Two survivors from this incident are now in U. S. custody. Navy helicopters were sent to rescue these individuals after spotting them on video footage. They were then taken to a U. S. Navy

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Guard Deployment Halted: What's Happening in Illinois?

A recent decision by a federal appeals court has put a pause on the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. This decision comes after a lower court ruled that the protests in Illinois did not justify the presence of the National Guard. The judge in that case, April Perry, found that the pro

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Oct 16 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Halts Mass Layoffs During Shutdown

A federal judge has stepped in to stop a wave of layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Judge Susan Illston ruled that the administration's move to send out reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to about 4, 000 federal employees was both illegal and exceeded their authority. This decision came just

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Oct 12 2025EDUCATION

Special Education in Crisis: What's Happening to Our Most Vulnerable Students?

A big problem is unfolding in the world of special education. Many people who work in this field have lost their jobs. This is a huge deal because these folks help kids with disabilities get the education they need. Without them, who's going to make sure these students are taken care of? The Depart

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

A Quiet Leader Returns

Sebastien Lecornu is back in the spotlight. This time, he's facing a tough job: getting France's 2026 budget through a parliament that's not on his side. He's no stranger to hard work, though. Lecornu has been a key player in Macron's government for years, even if many French people didn't know his

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

Why the Nobel Peace Prize Snubbed Trump and Chose a Venezuelan Leader

The Nobel Peace Prize committee made a bold choice this year, and not everyone is happy about it. They picked María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work in fighting for democracy in her country. This decision left some Trump supporters upset, especially after they pushed hard

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