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Mauritania's Migration Challenge: Dreams on Hold

December 18, 2025

Moktar Diallo's journey from Mali to Mauritania was supposed to be a stepping stone to Europe. Instead, he finds himself stuck in Nouakchott, working long hours making bricks and dodging police patrols. The dream of reaching Spain's Canary Islands by boat has become increasingly difficult due to a c

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America's Walls: The Cost of Turning Inward

December 18, 2025

America is building walls again. Not just physical ones, but barriers that keep people out and ideas in. This isn't new. It's happened before, like when the country tried to stay out of world conflicts. But now, it's different. The focus is on shutting out the world, not just wars. In just over a y

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Science Under Siege: How Trump's Second Term is Shaking Up Research

December 18, 2025

In the past, science policy didn't grab many headlines. But now, it's front and center. President Donald Trump's second term has brought big changes to how the U. S. supports science. This shift is causing a lot of tension between the government and scientists. Trump's team has a clear plan. They w

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Congress Pushes for Transparency in Venezuela Strikes

December 18, 2025

The Senate recently approved a massive defense spending bill, totaling $901 billion. This bill not only boosts military budgets but also puts pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to share video footage of strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela. The bill, which includes a 3. 8% pay raise

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Trump's Prime Time Pitch: Wins and Worries

December 18, 2025

President Donald Trump is set to take the national stage this Wednesday evening. He plans to share what he sees as his biggest wins since returning to the White House. This comes at a time when many Americans are feeling the pinch of a tough economy. Republicans are also gearing up for a challenging

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Italy's Top Court Sides with Salvini in Migrant Case

December 18, 2025

Italy's highest court has backed a lower court's decision to clear Matteo Salvini, the country's transport minister and leader of the League party, of charges related to a 2019 migrant standoff. The Supreme Court's ruling means Salvini cannot be tried again for the same incident. The case dates bac

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Minneapolis Police Chief Speaks Out Against ICE Actions

December 18, 2025

A recent incident in Minneapolis has sparked criticism from the city's police chief. Brian O'Hara, the Minneapolis Police Chief, has expressed his disapproval of the tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a recent arrest. The incident, which took place on a snowy day, invol

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Famous Faces and the Paycheck Roles

December 18, 2025

Many actors and actresses have taken on roles that they might not have otherwise chosen, all for one simple reason: money. It's not always about passion or art; sometimes, it's about putting food on the table or keeping the lights on. Take Al Pacino, for example. He admitted that he took on a role

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A Chilly Showdown: Immigration Enforcement Meets Resistance in Minnesota

December 17, 2025

In the heart of a Minnesota winter, a tense scene unfolded. Two men found themselves stranded on a roof, hiding from federal agents. The temperature was brutal, dipping well below zero. Around them, a growing crowd of supporters showed up, ready to help. They brought blankets, warm drinks, and loud

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The Red and Blue Divide: How Politics Played a Role in Energy Grant Cuts

December 17, 2025

The Trump administration made a surprising admission in a recent court filing. They revealed that political leanings influenced their decision to cut energy grants during the government shutdown. Specifically, they considered whether the funds would benefit states that typically vote for Democratic