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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Mauritania's Migration Challenge: Dreams on Hold

Moktar Diallo's journey from Mali to Mauritania was supposed to be a stepping stone to Europe. Instead, he finds himself stuck in Nouakchott, working long hours making bricks and dodging police patrols. The dream of reaching Spain's Canary Islands by boat has become increasingly difficult due to a c

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Staten Island Hospital Gets Big Tech Boost from New York State

New York State has just given a major tech upgrade to one of Staten Island's hospitals. Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is getting $54 million to improve its technology and cybersecurity. This is part of a bigger plan where 22 hospitals across New York are sharing $300 million to modernize

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Shifts: AI, Startups, and Big Changes in 2025

The tech world is going through big changes in 2025. AI is growing fast, but it's not all smooth sailing. Companies are facing new challenges, like higher costs, stricter rules, and more competition. Google is making moves to stay ahead. They've launched Gemini 3 Flash, a faster and cheaper AI mode

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Fentanyl: A Drug or a Weapon?

In a bold move, the U. S. President has labeled fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This decision, made on December 15, 2025, aims to tackle the drug's impact on national security and crime. The president compared the deaths caused by fentanyl to those in major wars, stating that hundreds of t

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Australia's Gun Laws: Are They Really the Solution?

After the recent attack at Bondi Beach, many people in Australia are calling for stricter gun laws. They believe that if people had fewer guns, there would be less violence. But is this really the case? Australia already has some of the strictest gun laws in the world. Semi-automatic guns are banne

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

The Hunt for the Brown University Shooter: What We Know So Far

The search for the person behind the Brown University shooting is still on. Police have a suspect in mind, but they haven't caught them yet. The suspect is a man, about 5-foot-8, with a stocky build. He was seen walking around the campus area on the day of the shooting. Witnesses say the suspect ma

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Tyreek Hill's Peace Sign and Tua's Future

Tyreek Hill, the speedy wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, recently shared a GIF on social media. The clip shows a man flashing the peace sign and then vanishing. This GIF is a nod to Hill's signature celebration, where he often flashes the peace sign to defenders during games. It's unclear if Hi

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Dec 17 2025CRIME

ISIS: Still a Threat or Just a Shadow?

ISIS, once a powerful force controlling large parts of Iraq and Syria, is now a shadow of its former self. But recent events suggest the group still has influence, even if it's not as strong as before. Experts say ISIS is not as organized as it used to be. The group's leadership is scattered, and i

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Police Crackdown on Protest Chants: What's the Big Deal?

In a move to tackle growing tensions, police in London and Manchester are taking a firm stance against certain protest chants. They've made it clear that anyone chanting "globalise the intifada" or carrying related signs could face arrest. This comes after recent violent incidents, including a shoot

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Dec 17 2025SPORTS

A Look at the Chiefs' Challenges and Comebacks

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a tough season, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes sidelined due to a serious knee injury. Tom Brady, a veteran quarterback, shared some advice on how to bounce back from such setbacks. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the rehab process and not dwelling on th

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