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Mar 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Raises The Stakes In Yemen With New Airstrikes

The United States has kicked off a fresh wave of airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels. This move comes after the Houthis launched a series of attacks on merchant ships, sinking two and claiming four lives. The Houthis claimed their actions were a response to Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. T

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Serbia's Big Stand: Students Lead Massive March for Justice

Belgrade's streets were packed with thousands of people. This wasn't a typical weekend crowd. It was a massive protest, one of the largest in recent history. People from all walks of life—farmers, bikers, military veterans, and students—came together. They were all united by one thing: anger. Anger

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Fighting for Kursk: Russia's Push and Peace Talks

Russia is making big moves to get back all of its Kursk region from Ukraine. This is happening while big talks are going on between the U. S. and Russia about stopping the fighting. Russia's military said they took back two small towns near Sudzha, a big town in the area. Ukraine has not said anythi

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Envoy: Unwelcome in the USA

In a surprising move, South Africa's ambassador to the U. S. was suddenly declared unwelcome by the Trump administration. This decision came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who labeled Ebrahim Rasool a "race-baiting politician" with a dislike for President Trump. This sudden shift in diplomatic

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

The Browns' Big Plan: Trading Up for a New Quarterback

The Cleveland Browns are making waves this offseason, and it's all about finding the right quarterback. Myles Garrett, the team's star defensive end, requested a trade but surprisingly signed a big extension instead. This move has left many wondering about the team's next steps, especially with rumo

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

The CDC's New Chief: A Nomination Withdrawn

The White House has pulled the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to head the CDC. This decision came just hours before Weldon's confirmation hearing. The reason? There weren't enough votes to confirm him. Weldon had been a controversial pick from the start. He had a history of questioning vaccine safety

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Mar 14 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Jitters: Tariffs and Shutdowns Stir the Pot

The stock market took a nosedive recently, with the S&P 500 officially entering a "correction" phase. This means it has dropped more than 10% from its peak in February. The Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw significant declines. The tech and media sectors were particularly hard hit.

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Canada in the Crosshairs: Trump's Bold Plan

Trump has been vocal about his plans for Canada. He has repeatedly mentioned the idea of making Canada the 51st state of the United States. This is not a new idea. But his recent comments have been more direct and clear. He even questioned the validity of the border treaty between the two countries.

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Mar 12 2025SPORTS

NFL Free Agency: Big Moves and Surprising Deals

The NFL offseason is always a whirlwind of activity, and this year is no different. The frenzy began even before the official start of the new league year. Stars like Tee Higgins and Trey Smith received franchise tags, while Pro Bowlers like Geno Smith, Deebo Samuel, and DK Metcalf were traded to ne

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Skyrocket

A recent announcement has made waves in the global market. The United States has decided to hike up the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada by an additional 25%. This move brings the total duties to a whopping 50%. This decision comes as a response to Ontario's recent 25% tax on ele

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