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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Trump and Putin: Meeting Talks or Just Talk?

President-elect Donald Trump recently mentioned that he's planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the Kremlin has a different story. They say they haven't received any requests for a meeting from Trump's team. This is quite puzzling, especially as the inauguration day draw

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Russia Holds Off on Trump Meeting Until He's Official

Imagine you're planning a big playdate, but you have to wait until your friend moves into their new treehouse. That's sort of what's happening between Russia and the US. Russia is excited about a possible chat between President-elect Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin. But, they're h

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More People Getting the Whooping Cough Vaccine?

Whooping cough is serious. Babies can get very sick and even die from it. So, why are there more cases of whooping cough lately? One big reason is that not enough people are getting the vaccine. Infants start getting it at two months old, then again at four months and six months. They get two more s

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Protecting the Unseen: NATO's New Mission in the Baltic

Imagine the Baltic Sea, a place where many don't realize that the lifelines of our digital world - undersea cables - lie hidden. NATO has just launched a new mission to protect these vital cables. This isn't just about internet traffic, but also $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. The miss

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

A War Photo Redefines Ukrainian Identity

Imagine a photo from the heart of Ukraine's conflict: soldiers dressed in armor, chuckling and smoking around a simple table. This photo, unlike the usual war images filled with cannon fire and pain, has captured Ukraine’s attention and praise. The photo, taken in late 2023 by French photographer Ém

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

America Tightens Grip on Russia’s Energy with New Sanctions

On Friday, the United States introduced new sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy sector and its so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. This move is seen as a last-ditch effort by the Biden administration to weaken the Russian economy in response to Moscow’s conflict in Ukraine. President Biden has

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

US Sends Final $500M Military Aid to Ukraine Before Biden Leaves Office

The Biden administration has recently unveiled its final military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $500 million. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was slated to reveal this figure at the last US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This assistance comes as the Whi

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch to Unveil New Book on JFK at DMA Event

Get ready for a fascinating night! Bestselling author Brad Meltzer is teaming up with Josh Mensch to chat about their new book, "The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy — and Why it Failed, " at the Dallas Museum of Art. This event, part of the DMA’s Arts and Letters Live series, happens

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Jalen Hurts Back in Practice for Eagles vs. Packers Playoff Game

Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts is making a comeback to practice today, after missing time due to a concussion suffered in Week 16. This is a significant step in his recovery process, as he prepares to lead the team in their upcoming Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Russia and China Team Up on AI: A New Tech Challenge for the U. S.

Imagine two global powers joining forces—Russia and China have started working together on something big: artificial intelligence (AI). Why is this a big deal? Well, the U. S. is leading the race in AI, and these two countries want to change that game. They're not just looking to catch up; they're a

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