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Louisiana's Battle Over Abortion Exceptions

May 2, 2025

In 2022, the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs case led Louisiana to implement a strict law that effectively outlawed almost all abortions. This law, known as a "trigger law, " went into effect immediately after the court's decision. Since then, efforts to modify this law to include exceptions for

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Vaccine Talk: How Local Politics Shaped COVID-19 Views in Hungary

May 2, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic brought new twists to the conversations around vaccines and vaccine skepticism on social media. The way vaccines were made and shared, along with all the political talks happening worldwide, created a confusing situation. This confusion made it hard for people to trust the auth

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Mayor's Funds Frozen: The Legal Battle Continues

May 2, 2025

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, is facing a significant hurdle in his re-election campaign. A powerful city board has refused to release $4 million in public funds meant to match his campaign donations. The reason? The board has lingering doubts about Adams' involvement in campaign finance m

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The Mystery of the Abandoned Lab Animals

May 2, 2025

In 2025, a political figure, Shri Thanedar, found himself in the spotlight for a reason he probably did not expect. Thanedar, a U. S. Representative, had just introduced a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump. But instead of focusing on his political move, social media buzzed with old allega

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Oil Pressure: Trump's Bold Move Against Iran's Top Buyers

May 2, 2025

Oil is a big deal for Iran. It makes up over 40% of the country's exports. So, when Trump threatened to punish countries buying Iranian oil, it was a significant move. This threat came just after planned talks between the US and Iran were delayed. The talks, set to happen in Rome, were supposed to d

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AI's Role in Shaping Political Views: A Closer Look

May 2, 2025

The world of politics is full of mysteries. One big question is how people change their minds about political issues. This is tricky to study because of data limits. But now, AI tools, especially generative large language models, are stepping in to help. These tools can create lots of data and t

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States Fight Back: The Battle Over Climate Change Laws

May 2, 2025

The Trump administration has taken a bold step by suing four states led by Democrats. These states have laws that aim to make fossil fuel companies pay for the environmental damage they've caused. The focus is on Hawaii, New York, Vermont, and Michigan. These states are trying to hold oil companies

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A Big Switch in the Security Team

May 2, 2025

A major change is happening in the security team. The President has decided to move Mike Waltz to a new role. Waltz, who has been the national security adviser, is now up for a job at the United Nations. This news comes just after it was revealed that Waltz had made a big mistake. He accidentally

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Oil, Sanctions and Talks: The Complex Dance Between Iran and the US

May 2, 2025

The recent postponement of nuclear talks between Iran and the US has stirred up a lot of tension. The talks, which were supposed to happen in Oman, were pushed back due to some logistical issues. This delay has given the US President a chance to flex his muscles. He took to social media to announce

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May Day Marches: Workers Unite Against Recent Changes

May 2, 2025

This year, May Day protests in the United States took a different turn. Usually, these rallies focus on workers' rights worldwide. However, this time, they were fueled by a growing resistance against the current administration's policies. People were upset about plans to reduce workers' protections,