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Chicago School Board President Steps Down After Social Media Posts

November 1, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Chicago’s Board of Education president, Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, has resigned just seven days after being sworn in. This comes after major backlash over some of his social media posts, which were deemed offensive, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic. The mayor, Brando

crime

Pepper-Spray Attack on Praying Uber Driver Sparks Hate Crime Charges

November 1, 2024

In the heart of New York City, a young woman found herself in trouble with the law after an unexpected attack. The incident unfolded late at night on July 31st, when 23-year-old Jennifer Guilbeault allegedly pepper-sprayed her Uber driver, a 45-year-old Muslim man, as he prayed in Arabic at a red li

politics

Early Voting Hits 60 Million: Trump Rallies, Harris Endorsements, and Key Battlegrounds

October 31, 2024

With just five days to go until the US presidential election, over 60 million Americans have already cast their votes. This staggering number includes nearly 32 million in-person early votes and around 28 million mail-in ballots. The enthusiasm is high, with voter turnout expected to be significant.

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Gaza: Aid Dilemma Sparks US Intervention

October 31, 2024

The flow of aid into Gaza has hit an all-time low since the recent conflict began, according to UN data. Only 836 aid trucks have managed to enter the strip this month. Before the war, around 500 trucks filled with aid and trade goods would enter daily. Israel's COGAT agency reports that while dozen

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Israeli Military Leaders Call for Political Action in Gaza and Lebanon

October 31, 2024

Israel's top military brass has sent clear signals that the country has done all it can on the battlefield in Gaza and Lebanon. They're urging political leaders to step in and negotiate a deal. This comes as Lebanon's prime minister hints at a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah. Both U. S. presidenti

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Israel's Recent Strike: A Warning to Iran

October 31, 2024

On October 26, Israel made history by carrying out its first overt aerial attack on Iran. The move came after months of Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel. Israel's Air Force, using over 100 aircraft, targeted Iran's ballistic missile production facilities and key air defense systems. This

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Cyprus President Meets Biden: Talks on Gaza & Reunification

October 31, 2024

President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus paid a visit to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden. Their discussions covered a range of important topics. They talked about supporting Ukraine against Russia's actions, sending aid to Gaza, and improving energy security. President Biden recall

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Why Israel's Ban on UNRWA Might Hurt Palestinians

October 31, 2024

Imagine you live in a place where there's almost no government. That's Gaza, and a big help there is UNRWA, a United Nations group that does lots of stuff like teaching kids, giving healthcare, and even helping people with their feelings. But recently, Israel said "no more" to UNRWA, claiming the gr

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Argentina's President Swaps Foreign Ministers After UN Vote on Cuba

October 31, 2024

Argentina’s President Javier Milei has replaced his Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino. This change came after Mondino supported a UN vote to lift the US embargo on Cuba. Milei, who took office late in 2023, is known for his pro-United States stance. He has been distancing Argentina from leftist

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Satellite Photos Reveal Damage to Iran Military Sites After Israeli Strike

October 30, 2024

Did you know that a recent Israeli attack on Iran might have caused some damage? Satellite images from Planet Labs show that key facilities for making ballistic missiles and air defense systems in Tehran and Parchin could have been hit. Experts aren't sure exactly how many sites were targeted, but t