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A Swamp‑Style Showdown Against Trump

February 25, 2026

The event, called the “State of the Swamp, ” drew a lively crowd that wore green outfits and frog‑themed costumes, echoing the swamp motif. Some speakers even sported frog hats to match. Political leaders joined the protest, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and

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England vs Italy: A Clash of Titans in Kolkata

February 16, 2026

England is in a tight spot. They lost to the West Indies and now sit fourth in their group. Their net run rate is not good. They need to win this match to stay in the race for the Super 8. Italy, on the other hand, is on fire. They crushed Nepal by 10 wickets and now sit above England in the points

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U. S. Strikes Back: Targeting Terrorists After Deadly Attack

January 18, 2026

In a recent military operation, the U. S. targeted and eliminated a key figure linked to a deadly attack in Syria. Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, was killed in a strike on January 16th. This individual was connected to the ISIS gunman responsible for the deaths of two U. S. soldiers an

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Gaza's Fragile Peace: Lives Lost and Tents Torn

January 10, 2026

In Gaza, the peace is anything but peaceful. At least 13 people, including a child, lost their lives in Israeli strikes on Thursday. This happened while the world waited for U. S. President Donald Trump to reveal his Board of Peace. This board is supposed to oversee the shaky ceasefire between Israe

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Minnesota's Child Care Fraud: What's Really Going On?

January 6, 2026

Minnesota's political scene is in a stir. Governor Tim Walz decided not to run again. He wants to focus on stopping fraud in state programs. This comes after a video by a conservative influencer, Nick Shirley, went viral. The video claimed that some day care centers in Minneapolis were cheating the

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Journalists Face Life Sentences in Pakistan Over Protest Support

January 2, 2026

In a recent development, eight journalists and online commentators received life sentences from a Pakistani anti-terrorism court. They were found guilty of terrorism-related offenses. These charges were linked to their online support of Imran Khan, the former prime minister who was briefly arrested.

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Seattle Stands Firm: Pride Celebrations to Proceed Despite Backlash

December 11, 2025

In a bold move, Seattle's World Cup organizers have decided to keep their Pride events on schedule, even though two participating countries have raised objections. The match between Egypt and Iran, set for June 26, has sparked controversy due to the organizers' plans to celebrate Pride Weekend and L

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Azerbaijan's Opposition Leader Faces Serious Accusations

December 2, 2025

In a recent development, a prominent opposition leader in Azerbaijan has been detained ahead of trial. The charges? Attempting to overthrow the president. Ali Karimli, who has been at the helm of the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party for over two decades, is now facing serious allegations. The author

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Azerbaijan Opposition Leader's Home Searched Amid Political Turmoil

November 30, 2025

In Azerbaijan, authorities recently searched the home of Ali Karimli, a prominent opposition leader. This action took place as part of a larger investigation into a suspected plot to overthrow President Ilham Aliyev. The government claims that Karimli, who heads the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party,

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Iran's Power Drain: The Hidden Cost of Illegal Crypto Mining

November 4, 2025

In Iran, a staggering number of crypto miners are operating outside the law. Out of the 427, 000 active mining rigs, more than 95% are running without proper approval. This has turned Iran into a hotspot for illegal mining activities, all thanks to the country's low electricity prices. The head of