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Jan 05 2026SPORTS

Basketball Stars Sophie and Lindsey Cunningham Talk Upcoming Girls' Classic

Sophie and Lindsey Cunningham, former Mizzou basketball stars, recently shared their excitement about the upcoming Sophie Cunningham Classic. This event, now in its fourth year, is set to take place from January 9th to 11th at Columbia College's Southwell Complex. The sisters are confident that this

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

What Happened When the US Took Maduro?

The United Nations is discussing whether the U. S. was right to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This event happened last Saturday when U. S. Special Forces took Maduro into custody. The operation caused power outages in parts of Caracas and hit military sites. Venezuelan officials say p

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Jan 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Global Wins: Identity, History, and Nature

People around the world are getting better access to official IDs. The World Bank's latest report shows that the number of people without any form of ID has dropped. In 2025, it was 800 million. That's a big drop from 2021 when it was 850 million. And way better than 2017 when over 1 billion people

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Jan 05 2026FINANCE

Venezuela's Debt Puzzle: Who Owes What and Why It Matters

Venezuela is in a tough spot. The country owes a lot of money to many different people. The debt problem started a while back, but it got worse when the government couldn't pay back what it borrowed. Now, the debt has grown because of unpaid interest and legal fights. The numbers are huge. Venezuel

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

The Man Who Made Friends Across the Aisle

Dick Schulze, a staunch conservative from Pennsylvania, was a rare politician who could make friends on both sides of the aisle. He passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of respect and bipartisan cooperation. People who knew him well remembered his ability to disagree without being disagreeable

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Gaza Tensions Flare Up Again: What's Happening?

In a recent turn of events, three Palestinians lost their lives in separate clashes with Israeli forces in Khan Younis, a city in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Among the victims was a young boy of 15 years, a fisherman, and another man. The incidents took place in different areas, some of whi

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Trump's Gambit: Can Threats Shape Venezuela's Future?

The U. S. has a new strategy in Venezuela. After removing President Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration is trying to pressure his inner circle. They hope to make them cooperate by threatening more military action. This is a risky plan. It's not clear if it will work. The U. S. is also trying t

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Ontario Health Workers Take a Stand Against Office Return

Workers at Ontario Health atHome have been doing their jobs remotely for years. This setup has been working well for both the employees and the people who need their services. But now, the government wants them to go back to the office. This is causing problems because there isn't enough space for e

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Jan 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Undersea Cable Trouble in the Baltic Sea

In the Baltic Sea, a telecom cable got damaged. Latvian police got on a ship to figure out what happened. This is not the first time something like this has occurred. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, there have been many issues with cables and pipelines in the area. NATO has been keeping a close eye on

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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Cleaning Up Our Food: A New Way to Detect Harmful Chemicals

Scientists have created a new material that can help detect harmful chemicals in our food. This material is a type of polymer, which is a big molecule made up of many smaller molecules. The polymer is porous, meaning it has tiny holes that can trap and hold onto other molecules. In this case, the po

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