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A New Designer for the White House Ballroom

December 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has made a change in the team working on the White House ballroom project. A small design firm that was originally chosen for the job is no longer involved. This decision comes after some disagreements about the project's scale and the firm's ability to handle such a big task.

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How Money Magic Tricked the UK

November 30, 2025

The UK's economy has been on a wild ride for over four decades. Two big mistakes, the resource curse and the finance curse, have shaped its path. These weren't accidents. They were choices made by leaders who thought they knew better. First, there was the resource curse. In the late 1970s and early

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Oregon Steps Up to Save Health Care Access

November 20, 2025

Oregon has taken a big step to keep health care accessible for many people. The state recently approved $7. 5 million in emergency funds to support Planned Parenthood centers. This money helps make up for lost Medicaid payments caused by a federal budget change. Planned Parenthood in Oregon was fac

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Wittmann's Fight Against a Giant Rail Project

November 12, 2025

In the quiet town of Wittmann, life is simple and peaceful. People enjoy the calm desert mornings and the close-knit community. But this tranquility is at risk. A massive rail project, proposed by BNSF Railway, could change everything. The project, called Logistics Park Phoenix, is a $3. 2 billion p

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West Virginia Guard's Stay in D. C. Gets Green Light

November 11, 2025

A judge has given the okay for West Virginia National Guard troops to stay in Washington D. C. This decision came after a legal battle started by a local group. The group argued that the governor didn't have the right to send the troops there. The governor's office said the deployment was legal und

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Our Planet: A Paradise Worth Saving

November 7, 2025

Some very rich people think our planet is doomed. They want to leave and live somewhere else in space. They believe only a few hundred people, including themselves, are good enough to go. They think the rest of us should stay behind and face the consequences. But is our planet really doomed? Scient

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Gaza's Hostage Remains: A Delicate Process of Recovery

November 6, 2025

Israel is in the midst of a complex operation to recover the remains of hostages from Gaza. This week, another body, believed to be of a deceased hostage, was handed over to Israel by Hamas through the Red Cross. This is the third such transfer this week. The remains are now at a national forensics

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Bay Area Breathes Easier as Immigration Raids Are Postponed

October 25, 2025

Plans for a big immigration crackdown in the Bay Area have been put on hold. This news came out on Friday from two federal officials who knew about the situation. President Trump had announced the day before that he had canceled the operation in San Francisco after talking to local tech leaders. But

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A City's Dilemma: Hiring a Convicted Felon for a High-Paying Job

October 21, 2025

In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of

health

The Future of Medical Research: What's at Stake?

August 25, 2025

Medical research is a long game. It's not just about finding cures for today's diseases. It's about laying the groundwork for treatments that might not be ready for decades. But what happens when funding for this crucial work is slashed? Dr. Kamila Naxerova is one of many scientists working on unde