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January 6, 2021: A New Chapter in National Reconciliation

January 21, 2025

In a significant move, the President of the United States took action to address what they referred to as a grave national injustice. This action focused on individuals convicted of offenses related to the events at or near the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The President commuted the sentences o

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Flag Rules on Inauguration Day: A New Tradition

January 21, 2025

Imagine this: the flag of the United States, with its red and white stripes and white stars, waving proudly in the sky. This is what the nation will see on every Inauguration Day from now on. The President has made it official – the flag will be flown at full-staff on this special day. Why the chan

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Trump's New Mission: Redefine America's Identity

January 21, 2025

Donald Trump won the election by promising big changes. Voters want to feel strong and prosperous again. But to make this happen, Trump needs to figure out what it means to be American today. This isn't easy, and it won't happen overnight. Take immigration, for example. Are we okay with sending fami

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How Presidents Use Executive Orders: Understanding Trump's Power Play

January 20, 2025

Ever wondered how presidents can make big changes quickly? Enter executive orders – tools that help them manage the government without waiting for Congress. Let's dive into how they work and how Donald Trump is using them. First off, what are these orders? Simply put, they're like instructions from

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Who Belted Out the National Anthem at Past Inaugurations?

January 20, 2025

Ever wondered who sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations? Well, let's take a quick trip down memory lane. In 2017, Donald Trump picked opera tenor Christopher Macchio, with Carrie Underwood performing "America the Beautiful. " But who came before them? Back in 1961, John F. Kennedy

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Trump and TikTok: A Surprising Turn of Events

January 20, 2025

In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has gone from wanting to ban TikTok to being praised for saving it. The hugely popular video-sharing app, TikTok, faced potential bans due to national security concerns. But Trump, now back in the spotlight, has delayed the ban, giving the app a c

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Van Gogh's Final Masterpieces: A Late-Night Art Extravaganza

January 20, 2025

Imagine spending the night at an art gallery, watching the clock tick from Friday to Saturday, all for a chance to see some of Vincent van Gogh's last paintings. That's exactly what thousands of people did at the National Gallery in London recently. They came to bid farewell to the exhibition "Van G

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When TikTok Turned Off Lights, Political Moves Began

January 20, 2025

TikTok decided to turn off its services early on a Sunday. This time, it wrote a special note for its frustrated users. It mentioned that it was fortunate to have President Trump work on a solution to bring TikTok back once he took office. TikTok has over 170 million fans in the US, but this message

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Job Choices Might Reflect Mental Health Traits

January 20, 2025

Imagine if your mental health could guide your career path! A huge study involving over 400, 000 workers from the US and UK found interesting links between jobs and mental health traits like ADHD, autism, and depression. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai discovered that ce

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Tech Billionaires' Sci-Fi Vision: The Trump Connection

January 20, 2025

You might have heard that tech billionaires, nicknamed the "broligarchs, " are cozying up to Donald Trump just to protect their business interests. While that's true to some extent, there's a deeper, sci-fi-inspired ideology at play. These billionaires, like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerber