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Protesters Briefly Stop Macy's Parade for Palestine

November 28, 2024

In a quick and unexpected move, a small group of pro-Palestinian activists managed to halt the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. They jumped over the security barriers on West 55th Street and Sixth Avenue, sat on the ground, and started chanting “Free Palestine. ” This temporary blo

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What Did Trump and Mexico's President Talk About?

November 28, 2024

So, President-elect Donald Trump had a chat with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum. This was their first talk since Trump said he'd raise tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Trump seemed happy, calling it a "productive conversation. " He said Sheinbaum agreed to stop migrants from coming into the U. S.

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Putin’s Hypersonic Threat: Kyiv’s Energy Crisis Escalates

November 28, 2024

President Vladimir Putin recently made a chilling threat. He warned that Russia might use its powerful new hypersonic ballistic missile, named Oreshnik, against targets in Kyiv. These targets could be military sites, industrial buildings, or decision-making centers. Putin believes this is a response

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Zuckerberg and Trump: A Surprising Dinner Date

November 28, 2024

Believe it or not, Mark Zuckerberg, the guy who runs Facebook and Instagram, had dinner with Donald Trump at his fancy Florida spot, Mar-a-Lago. This might surprise you because Zuckerberg had kicked Trump off his social media sites after the January 6 incident. But here they were, sitting down to ea

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A Duck and a Fox: Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Simplify Regulations

November 28, 2024

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, given their roles in President-elect Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), are gunning to scrap federal regulations. They point to Supreme Court rulings in 2022 and 2023 that limit agency regulatory power. However, legal experts believe these rulings coul

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China's Military Shakeup: Top Official Under Investigation

November 28, 2024

In a recent development, China has suspended a high-ranking military official, Admiral Miao Hua, who is part of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC). He is under investigation for breaking the rules, a term often used to mean corruption. This comes as the leader, Xi Jinping, is pushing for

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The Politics of Food: Nutrition vs. Business in South Africa and Ghana

November 28, 2024

Imagine you're sitting in a room where big decisions about food are made. In South Africa and Ghana, those decisions often prioritize business interests over nutrition. Why is that? Let's dive into the political game of food policy. In these countries, food systems are ruled by a mix of governments

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What's a Fair Price for Lost Farmland?

November 28, 2024

In Ethiopia, urban growth is causing big problems for farmers in areas just outside cities, known as peri-urban zones. When farmers are forced to leave their land, they often don't get fair compensation. This study looked into how much money these farmers think is fair for their lost land. The resea

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A Close Call: Democrat Derek Tran Unseats GOP’s Michelle Steel in California

November 28, 2024

Derek Tran, an Army veteran and first-time candidate, has won a tight race for a House seat in California's 45th District, securing his position against incumbent Republican Michelle Steel. This flip represents a rare leftward shift in a state that has generally inclining toward the right. Tran's su

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Threats Hit Trump Team: Cabinet Picks Face Bomb and Swatting Scares

November 28, 2024

On Wednesday, the team of President-elect Donald Trump revealed that several of his Cabinet picks and administration appointees had been targeted with bomb threats and a tactic known as "swatting. " These threats, aimed at disrupting their lives and those of their families, were swiftly addressed by