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Obama's Jokes and Questions: A Look into His Speech

October 11, 2024

Former President Barack Obama was back on the campaign trail. This time, he was supporting Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh. He had a lot to say about Donald Trump during his speech. Obama poked fun at Trump, wondering if he had ever changed a tire or a diaper. The crowd laughed, and one person even shou

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A New Mayor Starts in Mexico: What Now?

October 11, 2024

Last Thursday, a doctor named Gustavo Alarcón was sworn in as the new mayor of Chilpancingo, a city in southern Mexico. This happened just days after the previous mayor, Alejandro Arcos, was brutally killed and beheaded. Arcos had only been in office for a week. The city is caught in a violent fight

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Why Japan's Nihon Hidankyo Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

October 11, 2024

Ever wondered what it takes to bring global peace? Well, it seems like the answer lies in the efforts of Japan's Nihon Hidankyo. This incredible group was recently awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless work towards a nuclear-free world. Established in 1956 by survivors of the atomic

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Japanese Bomb Survivors Win Peace Prize for Nuclear Disarmament Work

October 11, 2024

On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This honor recognizes their continuous efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the committ

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How Hurricanes Helene and Milton Affect the 2024 Election

October 11, 2024

The 2024 presidential election has been impacted by two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton. These storms have disrupted the schedules of candidates, including Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. They've had to address storm recovery efforts alongside campaigning. This situation has

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Trump's Immigration Message Hits Aurora

October 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is making a stop in Aurora, Colorado, to talk about immigration. This is the first time either presidential campaign has visited Colorado ahead of the November election. Colorado usually votes Democratic. Trump has been saying immigrants are causing trouble in smaller c

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Weather Experts Face Dangerous Consequences for Debunking Hurricane Hoaxes

October 11, 2024

Recently, meteorologists have been dealing with something more frightening than hurricanes: death threats. These professionals are being targeted for exposing outlandish conspiracy theories claiming they and the government are behind the hurricanes battering the US. Katie Nickolaou, a Michigan-base

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Can We Really Control Hurricanes?

October 11, 2024

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) recently said something crazy. She implied that the government can change the weather, and that the Biden administration used Hurricane Helene to punish political rivals. People laughed at her, and rightly so, because her claims don't hold water. But why

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Health Crisis in Gaza: UN Says Israel's Actions Destroyed Medical Care

October 11, 2024

A recent UN report has criticized Israel for deliberately destroying Gaza's healthcare system during last year's conflict with Hamas. The report claims that Israel's actions not only destroyed medical facilities but also targeted healthcare workers, leading to war crimes and human rights violations.

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The Risk of Government Reliance

October 11, 2024

Imagine a country where more than half of all counties rely on government aid for a significant portion of their income. This might sound like a generous safety net, but it also raises questions about self-reliance and the future of our economy. In the past, politicians like Mitt Romney have pointe