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South Korea's Warning: Arms to Ukraine if North Korea Aids Russia

October 23, 2024

South Korea has issued a stern warning, hinting that it might supply weapons to Ukraine. This comes after reports that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. South Korean officials are worried that Russia could reward North Korea with advanced weapons technology, which could boost North Korea's nucl

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Old Guns, New Threats: Ukrainians Use Vintage Weapons to Ground Russian Drones

October 23, 2024

Imagine this: Ukrainian soldiers are using machine guns designed over a century ago to shoot down modern drones. It might sound crazy, but that's exactly what a recent video seems to show. The guns in question are older than your grandparents! They're called PM1919s, and they were mounted on trucks.

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Ukraine's Population Drop: Causes and Consequences

October 23, 2024

Ukraine has seen a massive decrease in its population, with estimates showing a drop of about 10 million since 2014, and 8 million since the full-scale Russian invasion began in 2022. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) highlights that while there hasn't been a recent census, the data shows a

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meetings and Swaps: Biden Chats with Slovenian PM

October 23, 2024

Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden had a chat with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob in the Oval Office at the White House. This was a big deal because it had been 18 years since a Slovenian leader last visited. They talked about some important stuff, like what's going on in the Middle East and U

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India and China Shake Hands on Himalayan Border

October 23, 2024

Ever since a deadly clash in 2020, India and China have been locked in a tense standoff along the Himalayan border. But recently, both countries have taken a step back, literally. They've agreed on a deal that aims to reduce military presence in the disputed region, known as the Line of Actual Contr

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Russia and China Meet at BRICS Summit

October 23, 2024

Russia's President Vladimir Putin rolled out a warm welcome for China's Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, as the BRICS summit kicked off on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The summit, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to boost cooperation among developing nations under the th

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Elon Musk's PAC Hands Out Third $1M Check in Pennsylvania

October 23, 2024

Imagine winning a million dollars just for signing a petition! That's exactly what happened to Shannon Tomei from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Elon Musk's political action committee, America PAC, gave out its third $1 million check to Tomei. This isn't just a one-time thing; Musk plans to give away $

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President Biden's Unexpected Call to Lock Up Trump Politically

October 23, 2024

Something surprising happened during President Joe Biden's visit to New Hampshire. He told Democrats, "We gotta lock him up, " referring to former President Donald Trump. But he quickly added, "Politically lock him up. " This mirrors a 2016 campaign line from Trump, which aimed at Democratic nominee

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Platte County Voters Decide on Youth Mental Health Tax

October 23, 2024

In November, residents of Platte County, Missouri, have a big choice to make. They'll vote on whether to add a small sales tax to help children and teens with their mental health. The idea started because there aren't enough mental health services in the county for the number of kids who need them.

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Journalist Olivia Nuzzi and New York Magazine: A New Chapter After Romance Revelation

October 22, 2024

Political journalist Olivia Nuzzi has recently ended her nearly eight-year journey with New York Magazine. This sudden departure follows the disclosure of her romantic relationship with presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , whom she was tasked with covering. Despite an independent review fi