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Dec 22 2025OPINION

Standing Up for Strangers: The Church's Fight for Immigrant Rights

The Catholic Church is making a strong stand for immigrants. They say it's important to treat everyone with kindness, especially those who are new to the country. This is not about ignoring the law. It's about making sure people are treated fairly and with respect. The Pope and other Church leaders

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Dec 21 2025POLITICS

Breathing Free: A Nobel Winner's Journey from Belarus Jail

Ales Bialiatski, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, recently stepped out of a Belarus prison and into a world he hadn't seen in years. His release was sudden, almost surreal. One moment he was in a car, blindfolded. The next, he was standing at the border of Lithuania, free. This wasn't just any release.

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Dec 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI and Art: A New Creative Partnership

Art and AI are becoming best friends, changing how we create and think about art. A recent talk in Hong Kong explored this idea, focusing on how AI helps artists and what makes human creativity special. The event brought together people from different fields, like tech, education, and art. They dis

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Dec 21 2025CRIME

Caring for Inmates in High-Security Prisons: A Tough Job

In 2025, France plans to open special high-security prison units for drug traffickers. These units will have very strict rules. The goal is to cut off inmates from the outside world. But this raises big questions. How can prisoners get good healthcare in such places? And what about the doctors and n

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Dec 21 2025OPINION

Finding Common Ground Amidst Political Divides

During a recent Christmas gathering, attendees were asked to think about someone they'd like to reconcile with in the coming year. This sparked a reflection on the importance of looking beyond political differences and connecting on a human level. One story that stood out was that of Indiana State

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Dec 21 2025OPINION

When Did the World Turn Upside Down?

Something strange is happening. It's like the world has flipped upside down. Things that should be simple are now complicated. People who should be helping are causing harm. It's confusing and frustrating. Take the government, for example. They promised one thing and did the opposite. They said foo

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Dec 21 2025SCIENCE

Italy's Gentle Giants: How Humans Changed Bear Behavior

Deep in the Italian mountains, a unique group of brown bears has been living near humans for a long time. These bears, called Apennine brown bears, are different from other brown bears. They are smaller and have different faces. They are also less likely to be aggressive. This is not just a random t

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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

How Your Relationship Style Affects Healing After Sexual Assault

Sexual assault can leave deep scars, and how people cope varies greatly. One key factor is attachment style, which describes how people connect with others. This study looked at how different attachment styles affect stress levels and recovery in survivors who delayed reporting their assault. The r

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Dec 21 2025LIFESTYLE

A Survivor's Journey: Life After a Plane Crash

Pete Carleton, a regular traveler, found himself in a terrifying situation when his flight to Toronto took a dramatic turn. The plane, which had been a usual mode of transport for him, suddenly became a scene of chaos. As the aircraft prepared to land, its main landing gear support failed, causing t

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Dec 21 2025EDUCATION

The Struggle for School: Rohingya Refugees and the Right to Learn

The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face a tough reality when it comes to education. Despite international laws that promise everyone the right to learn, these promises often stay just that—promises. The Rohingyas, who fled violence in Myanmar, find themselves in a tricky situation. Bangladesh has t

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