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China's Moon Plan: Why 2030 Could Be a Gamechanger

April 9, 2026

China is racing to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, and it’s not just about planting a flag. While NASA’s Artemis program grabs headlines with crewed flybys, Beijing’s ambition reflects a bigger push for space leadership—one that mixes technical skill, strategic timing, and quiet rivalry. The c

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How Forest Changes Affect Small Towns and Nature

April 8, 2026

Vermont’s spring brings more than rain and wood frogs. It also signals a shift in how one of America’s oldest land stewards—the U. S. Forest Service—might soon operate. For over 100 years, the agency has managed forests not just for wood, but for water, wildlife, and quiet spaces where people can th

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Pakistan’s tightrope walk in US-Iran tensions

April 8, 2026

Pakistan finds itself stuck in the middle as Washington and Tehran inch closer to open conflict. Two officials from Islamabad revealed that backchannel talks between the US and Iran are still alive, despite recent airstrikes and rising threats. One security source pointed out that Iran’s missile str

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What happens when US-Iran tensions heat up in a high-stakes game of chicken?

April 8, 2026

President Trump sent shockwaves Monday—not just within Washington’s corridors, but across news feeds worldwide. His overnight warning—“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”—wasn’t targeted at an enemy in battle. It was posted on a social platform, hours before a self

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Rescue Mission Inside Iran: How the U. S. Pulled Off a High‑Risk Operation

April 7, 2026

The United States launched an elaborate rescue that involved dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, and secret CIA tools to retrieve a two‑man fighter jet crew that crashed deep inside Iran. The mission was carried out after the F‑15E Strike Eagle went down late Thursday, and U. S. forces reache

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America’s Budgets: Military Spend vs Family Needs

April 7, 2026

The U. S. is facing a decision that could change the lives of many citizens. A new proposal would push defense spending beyond $1 trillion, a level not seen since the Cold War. The plan would require cutting money from programs that help families—health care, housing, schools and efforts to pr

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Trump’s Ultimatum: Bombing Iran or Face War Crimes?

April 7, 2026

The United States is on the edge of a new crisis. President Donald Trump has announced that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by a specific deadline, Washington will launch an extensive bombing campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure. The strike would include bridges and power plants that

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A New Show Tries to Make U. S. Politics Less Confusing and More Real

April 7, 2026

Politics often feels like a game with just a few big players—like it’s all about who shouts the loudest. But a new video series is trying something different. Instead of focusing on one famous name, it zooms out to show how everyday choices, local problems, and hidden trends actually define America.

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Venezuela and the U. S. face a tricky legal battle over frozen assets

April 7, 2026

Two sides of Venezuela’s government—its socialist leaders and the opposition—might team up to protect the country’s money in the U. S. after a recent surprise move by Washington. A judge in New York paused for six weeks a case where creditors want to grab cash tied to Venezuela’s state oil company,

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Bitcoin crosses $70K as Wall Street gets more serious about crypto

April 7, 2026

The price of Bitcoin shot past $70, 000 recently, though it didn’t stay there for long. This jump happened as investors kept an eye on Washington, waiting to see if tensions in another part of the world might ease. A possible ceasefire in a long-standing conflict made people more optimistic about ri