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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Name Takes Center Stage at Peace Institute

The U. S. Institute of Peace, a long-standing organization, now bears President Trump's name on its headquarters. This change comes after a tumultuous period where the Trump administration attempted to dismantle the agency. The State Department celebrated this move, praising Trump's role in internat

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks in Washington: Congo and Rwanda Seek Stability

In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington to sign a peace agreement. This deal aims to bring an end to the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo and open up the region's valuable mineral resources to American interests. The meeti

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

New Ways to Check for Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know

Cervical cancer screening just got a big update. Now, women have more choices. They can use a self-swab HPV test. This test is easier and less invasive than the old Pap test. The American Cancer Society says this change could help more women get checked regularly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a

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Dec 04 2025CRIME

Unraveling the Mystery: A Breakthrough in the Capitol Pipe Bomb Case

After nearly five years, authorities have finally made an arrest in the case of the pipe bombs found near the U. S. Capitol on January 5, 2021. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Prince William County, Virginia, is now in custody. This arrest brings a significant development to one of the lingering

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

U. S. Strikes on Drug Boats Raise Legal Questions

The U. S. has been hitting boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific. These actions have sparked debates about their legality and ethics. Recently, it was revealed that a second strike was ordered on a boat that had already been hit, killing two survivors. This has led to accu

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How Local Mental Health Policies Play the Blame Game

Mental health policies are not just about helping people. They are also about who gets to decide what help looks like. A recent study looked at how local mental health policies are put into action. It used some not-so-common ideas from a famous thinker, Pierre Bourdieu. These ideas are called doxa a

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who Will Snag Warner Bros. Discovery's Treasure Trove?

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the hot seat, with Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix all vying for its prized assets. The company's vast collection includes beloved franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and DC's superheroes, as well as cable networks like CNN and TNT. The bidding war is heating

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Harsh Words on Somali Immigrants Spark Debate

President Trump recently targeted Somali immigrants in Minnesota, calling them "garbage" and claiming they have "destroyed our country. " This happened during a speech where he talked about alleged fraud in the state's social services. He also mentioned deporting Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Min

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Tom Felton's Life Beyond the Silver Screen

Tom Felton, known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, has a life filled with interesting stories and experiences beyond acting. He has a deep understanding of his character, Draco, and the impact of poor parenting on his development. Felton's love for fishing started with his br

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Fuel Efficiency Rules: Trump's Big Change

President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announceme

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