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Guinea's Big Vote: Is Change Really Coming?

December 28, 2025

Guinea is in the middle of a big vote. People are choosing their next leader. The man in charge now, Mamady Doumbouya, took over after a coup in 2021. Many think he will win this election. He is up against eight other candidates, but none seem as strong as him. Guinea has a lot of valuable stuff un

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Congress Shake-Up: Who's Leaving and Why?

December 17, 2025

A significant number of lawmakers are saying goodbye to Congress after the 2026 midterms. As of mid-December 2025, 54 representatives and senators have decided not to return. This includes both retirements and those seeking different political roles. Some big names are stepping down, like Californi

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New York's Crime Numbers Drop, But Will It Last?

December 3, 2025

New York City is seeing some of the lowest crime rates in years. Shootings, murders, and even retail theft are all down. This is great news for the city and its residents. But the question is, can the next mayor keep this trend going? The city's subway system is now safer than it has been in a long

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Chrystia Freeland: From Cabinet to Ukraine's Future

September 18, 2025

Chrystia Freeland has decided to step away from her cabinet role, marking the end of her 12-year journey in public service. This move comes with a mix of gratitude and a hint of sadness, as she shared on social media. Freeland emphasized that democracy thrives because political roles are not permane

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Syria's New Leader Seeks Support Amidst Ongoing Struggles

May 8, 2025

The Syrian landscape has shifted dramatically. The brutal dictator Bashar Assad is gone. Al-Sharaa, a former Al Qaeda member, is now in charge. He has promised to safeguard minority groups and promote more inclusive policies. However, the path to peace is far from smooth. In March, a wave of sec

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Gabon's New Leader: A Fresh Start or More of the Same?

April 13, 2025

Gabon has a new leader. Brice Oligui Nguema won the presidential election with a huge lead. The Interior Ministry shared the news on Sunday. They said Nguema got about 90 percent of the votes. His closest competitor, Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, only got around 3 percent. This result was expected. Ngu

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Biden's Political Journey Ends, but His Fight Continues

January 22, 2025

Joe Biden, after a remarkable 50-year journey in politics, came to a turning point on Monday. He ended his presidency but promised that the fight for his causes wouldn't fade away. This shift happened as Donald Trump, his Republican successor, took office and pledged to undo Biden's legacy. Biden e

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Biden's Final Message: America's Soul Still Needs Care

January 15, 2025

In a heartfelt goodbye letter before leaving office, President Joe Biden reminded Americans that the "soul of America" is still in play. He wrote about how the idea of America is powerful and worth fighting for, even though the country hasn't always lived up to its ideals. Biden believes Americans w

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US Pandemic Response: Biden’s Roadmap vs Trump’s Plans

January 15, 2025

The Biden administration recently shared a report highlighting their efforts to boost pandemic defenses. They've been working on vaccinations, wastewater monitoring, and more to fight COVID-19, mpox, and other diseases. But public health experts aren't all impressed. Some say the bird flu threat to

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Meet the New Education Secretary: From WWE to Washington

November 22, 2024

You might think of a school librarian when you hear "secretary of education, " but Linda McMahon isn't your typical pick. As the wife of WWE founder Vince McMahon, Linda has been deeply involved in the wrestling world for years, much like President Trump. She even ran the show as WWE's CEO. Linda's