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A young academic from Turkey who completed her doctorate in the US has packed her bags and gone home after months of legal battles. Rumeysa Ozturk was studying child development at Tufts University when her student visa mysteriously vanished without explanation. No crime was committed, no new policy

Greece and the U. S. : A Growing Partnership in Energy and Defense

For years, Greece has been quietly building stronger bonds with the United States, not through grand speeches or flashy announcements, but through steady actions. While many NATO nations often clash with Washington over defense spending and trade, Greece has taken a different path. Instead of waitin

A Religious Leader and a President Clash Over War and Faith

Over the past week, a heated exchange between Pope Leo XIV and former President Donald Trump grabbed headlines, revealing deep divides over war, religion, and leadership. The argument started when Trump called the Pope "weak on crime, " a comment the pontiff dismissed by saying he had "no fear" of T

The Vaccine Debate Gets Personal in Capitol Hill

A top health official found himself in the hot seat during a House hearing last week, facing tough questions about vaccines and public health policies. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , now leading a major health agency, defended his cautious approach to vaccination, pushing back against claims that his views

Georgia Governor Race: Money, Names and New Faces

The 2026 Georgia governor contest feels very different from the high‑energy battle four years ago. While Democrats now appear less focused and have spent only about $1. 2 million, Republicans have poured nearly $100 million into ads. The stakes are high because Georgia has not elected a Democratic g

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When medical care clashes with personal beliefs

The push to include gender identity in healthcare has led to messy court battles and confusing insurance rules. Hospitals and clinics sometimes refuse treatments like sex changes or hysterectomies based on religious or ethical grounds, only to be sued by patients who feel these refusals are unfair.

Politics, Faith, and Media: A Pentagon Briefing Gets Religious

Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r

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Cough drops pulled from stores over safety concerns

A wide range of cough drops sold under different brand names has been suddenly pulled from shelves after health officials found problems at a factory in China. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration spotted issues during a routine inspection back in August 2025, but hasn’t explained exactly what wen

Working Parents Need More Than Just Words

Many people agree that raising kids these days is tougher and pricier than ever. Some leaders say they have the answers, but how much of it is real help versus just talk? One high-profile voice suggests solutions like better childcare, paid leave, and early education. These ideas aren’t new—they’ve

First Capitol Meeting in Half a Year Focuses on Health Budget Cuts