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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln: A Political Powerhouse

Abraham Lincoln is often remembered as the humble, honest man who rose from a log cabin to the presidency. But the reality is much more complex. Lincoln was a shrewd political strategist who knew how to navigate the murky waters of politics. He was not just a wise old man who stumbled into the pres

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Canada's Stance on Iran: A Shift in Diplomacy

Canada is making waves in international politics with its firm stance on Iran. The country's foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, made it clear that Canada won't restore diplomatic ties with Iran unless there's a change in government. This statement was made during an interview in Germany, where A

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Pregnancy, Antidepressants and Vaccine Politics: A Quick Take

The day after a sunny walk, some health news caught attention. First, a top FDA official stopped Moderna’s new flu vaccine from moving forward. He overruled the scientists who had already looked at the data. Some insiders say a change in tone from the company might flip the decision later. Next,

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

County Leaders Show Teamwork Despite Politics

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners met at the community college to talk about how they will keep services running if federal money shrinks. The meeting was friendly and full of back‑and‑forth between the three members, who come from different parties. The chair, Jamila Winder, said the

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

The Bosa Brothers: A Potential Reunion in San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers might soon have a pair of familiar names on their roster. Joey Bosa, a seasoned NFL player, could join his brother Nick in San Francisco. Joey, known for his skills as an edge rusher, spent last year with the Buffalo Bills. He had a solid season with five sacks and five force

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Chevron and Iraq: A Battle Over Oilfield Terms

Chevron is in talks with Iraq to take over the West Qurna 2 oilfield from Lukoil. This field is huge, making up about 0. 5% of the world's oil supply and nearly 10% of Iraq's output. The U. S. put sanctions on Lukoil because of Russia's actions in Ukraine. These sanctions made it hard for Lukoil to

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Jan 27 2026FINANCE

Sandisk's Skyrocketing Stock: What's Driving the Surge?

Sandisk has seen its stock price soar over the past six months, with a staggering increase of over 1, 000%. This impressive growth is largely due to the high demand for its NAND memory products, which are in high demand due to the growing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. As

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Jan 26 2026RELIGION

Cuba's Spiritual Leaders Seek Peace Amid Rising Tensions

In Cuba, spiritual leaders from the Afro-Cuban religion Santería are stepping up their efforts to promote peace and harmony. With tensions between the United States and Cuba on the rise, these priests and priestesses are turning to their deities for help. They believe that through prayers and offeri

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Jan 26 2026RELIGION

Cuba's Spiritual Leaders Seek Harmony Amid Rising Tensions

In Cuba, spiritual leaders are turning to ancient traditions to cope with growing concerns. As the country faces economic struggles and political tensions with the United States, priests and priestesses of Santería are holding ceremonies to seek peace and harmony. These ceremonies are not just abou

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

Staten Island's Electoral Boundaries: A Fight for Power or Fairness?

Staten Island has long been a challenging area for Democrats. Over the past 40 years, only two Democrats have secured the congressional seat, and their victories were short-lived. Now, Democrats are advocating for a change in district boundaries, arguing that it's about fairness. A judge recently r

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