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political shifts

Why 2016 Feels Like a Distant Dream

January 17, 2026

A decade has passed since 2016, and people are still looking back fondly at that year. It was a time when the Americas celebrated the eradication of measles, Beyoncé dropped her iconic album "Lemonade, " and there was hope for the first woman president. Social media was buzzing with trends like Poké

crypto

A New Leader for Crypto Regulation

October 25, 2025

The U. S. is making big moves in the world of digital money. President Trump has picked Michael Selig to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Selig is no stranger to crypto. He's been a key player in the SEC's crypto task force, helping to shape how the government oversees digital c

health

The Changing Face of Global Health: Who's Stepping Up?

April 21, 2025

The U. S. has long been a major player in global health, backing United Nations agencies and funding key programs. However, recent political changes are shaking things up. Funding cuts, shifting priorities, and a move away from working with other countries are causing ripples in global health system

opinion

The Changing World Order: What Comes Next?

April 8, 2025

The world is shifting. For decades, the United States has been the main player on the global stage. But times are changing, and this shift is happening right before our eyes. The current U. S. president has been making waves. He has been pushing back against longtime allies and foes alike. Recently

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Politics and Principles: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's Surprising Shift

January 30, 2025

Robert F Kennedy Jr's has changed his tune. RFK Jr. was known for his outspoken criticism of Trump's food choices. Trump's love for fast food is well-documented. Kennedy Jr. once called Trump's eating habits “poison" and "inedible. " But now he's singing a different tune. K

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Billionaires and Trump: A New Alliance

January 16, 2025

Imagine the world's wealthiest people sitting together at Donald Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg might be there, showing their support for the new president. Musk, the richest person on the planet, has donated a lot of money to Trump's campaign. Bezos, the Amazon bos

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Trump Talks Territories: Digging into U. S. Expansion Ideas

January 8, 2025

During a spirited news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort, then-President-elect Donald Trump discussed his thoughts on potentially using military force to control the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to assimilate Canada. He expressed interest in altering the U. S. -Canada border, s

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College Costs and Voter Divides: Why Education Matters More Than Ever

November 17, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some people don't see the value in a college education, even though it's getting cheaper? Paul Peterson, a professor at Harvard, says that people might feel like they're not getting enough back, but the data actually shows that a college degree is worth more now than ever

politics

Drones Clash: Ukraine Strikes Moscow, Russia Fires Back

November 10, 2024

In a significant turn of events, Ukraine executed its biggest drone strike on Moscow since the war began in 2022. One person was injured, and three major airports had to reroute flights. Moscow's regional governor, Andrei Vorobyov, described it as a "massive attack. " He reported that two houses cau

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Education Shift: How Pennsylvania's Centre County is Turning More Democratic

October 23, 2024

In the world of politics, education often plays a big role in how people vote. College-educated folks tend to lean Democratic, while those without degrees usually support Republicans. To dive into this topic, let's head to Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to Pennsylvania State University. This area