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What Does It Mean to Be an American?

September 28, 2025

The U. S. Supreme Court is looking at a big question: Should everyone born in the U. S. automatically be a citizen? Right now, the 14th Amendment says yes, but some want to change that. If the Supreme Court says no, things could get complicated. Kids born to parents who aren't citizens might not ge

sports

Bruce Pearl Steps Down: A Look at the Controversial Coach's Legacy

September 23, 2025

Bruce Pearl, the former Auburn basketball coach, has retired. This move came as a surprise to many, especially after leading the Tigers to their best season ever. But why did he leave? Some people think Pearl became a polarizing figure. His strong political views, like supporting Israel and backing

politics

Venezuelans' US Protections: A Legal Tug-of-War

September 20, 2025

The Trump administration is once again at the supreme court's doorstep, this time seeking to end protections for Venezuelans living in the US. The request comes after a federal judge ruled that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, overstepped her authority by trying to end these protections

politics

Fed Governor Lisa Cook: A Legal Battle Over Firing

September 18, 2025

The Trump administration made a bold move, asking the Supreme Court to step in and allow the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This request came right after Cook took part in a Fed meeting where they decided to lower interest rates. The administration's argument? They believe the courts

politics

A Confusing Tribute: RFK Jr. and Charlie Kirk

September 16, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made headlines for a peculiar tribute to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. At a vigil held at the Kennedy Center, Kennedy shared a story about their first meeting, which left many people scratching their heads. Kennedy claimed that he and Kirk became close

politics

Bolsonaro's Legal Battle: A Closer Look at the Coup Allegations

September 12, 2025

In a significant legal development, Brazil's Supreme Court has declared that former president Jair Bolsonaro is responsible for orchestrating a plan to overthrow the government. The court's decision came after a majority of the judges agreed on his guilt. However, not all judges were in agreement, a

politics

A Transgender Student's Fight for Fairness in South Carolina

September 11, 2025

In a recent move, the Supreme Court allowed a transgender ninth-grader in South Carolina to keep using the boys' bathroom at his school. This decision came after the court rejected a request from state officials to pause a lower court's ruling that had temporarily blocked a state policy restricting

lifestyle

Retirement Bliss: Why Two Americans Found Happiness in Malta

September 11, 2025

Life took an exciting turn for a couple in their 70s when they decided to swap their Northern California home for a spot on the sunny island of Gozo, Malta. Why did they make this big move? They wanted to explore the world and enjoy a comfortable retirement on their Social Security income. Three yea

politics

Finding Peace in the Past: Poland and Ukraine Honor Wartime Victims

September 7, 2025

In a quiet, wooded area of western Ukraine, a somber ceremony took place. Forty-two Poles, who lost their lives during World War II, were laid to rest. This event marked a significant step in the relationship between Poland and Ukraine, two countries that have stood together in recent times but have

finance

Sending Money Home Just Got Easier for Egyptians Abroad

September 2, 2025

Khalid Ashmawy knows firsthand how tough it can be to send money back home. When he was a student in Europe, sending cash to his family in Cairo was slow and expensive. Even years later, working in the U. S. at big companies like Microsoft and Uber, the problem didn't go away. This frustration led h