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Israel recently greenlit plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements, a move that’s stirring fresh debates about land disputes and future borders. The decision, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aims to strengthen Israel’s presence in the territory, which most countri

Schools face new battles over fairness rules

Over the past few years, America’s public schools have seen a major shift in how the federal government handles fairness and equality. For decades, civil rights laws pushed schools to correct deep-seated biases that hurt Black students and other students of color. Programs were created to close achi

A closer look at Israel's latest West Bank housing plans

Israel’s government just approved plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements. These areas are under Israeli control but claimed by Palestinians for a future state. Most countries see these settlements as against international law, making peace talks harder. Finance Minister

crime

Drug Cases Expose Tensions in U. S. -Mexico Relations

Two Mexican state governors now face U. S. scrutiny for alleged cartel ties, adding pressure to a relationship already strained by accusations of interference. Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal of Tamaulipas—both from the ruling party—lost their U. S. visas while under investigation, m

New Mexico’s Governor Race: A Historic First and a Tight Contest

New Mexico is on track to make history this year with its next governor. For the first time ever, a Native American woman could lead a U. S. state if Deb Haaland wins the election. Haaland, who belongs to the Laguna Pueblo tribe, already broke barriers as one of the first Native women in Congress an

Trump Hints Vance and Rubio Could Rule 2028

Donald Trump recently spoke on a podcast about the possibility of Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio forming a winning ticket for the 2028 presidential election. The former president praised their teamwork, saying it would be hard to beat and that they get along well. V

U. S. Aid Cuts Leave Africa Vulnerable to New Ebola Wave

In 2014, a U. S. State Department employee observed the nation’s massive response to West Africa’s largest Ebola outbreak, which claimed more than 11, 000 lives. During that crisis, a U. S. doctor in Sierra Leone contracted the virus and was flown back to America for treatment—an intervention that s

Lithuania’s U. S. Troop Future: A Pause in the Pipeline

Lithuania’s defence minister said that whether U. S. soldiers will stay in the country is still being examined, even though Washington has promised new groups soon. The U. S. is pulling back thousands of troops from Germany and Poland because the Trump administration has clashed with NATO allies

business

Trade Shake‑Ups: New Tariff Rules Stir Business Fears

Business leaders quickly voiced worries after the U. S. administration unveiled plans to rebuild tariff barriers that the Supreme Court had largely dismissed in February. The proposal, announced late Tuesday, would introduce two new tariff levels—10% and 12. 5%—on goods from roughly sixty countries

Money trouble: Federal science grants hit at UC Berkeley over funding claims