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America's Shift: A Look at Recent Changes Under Trump

December 18, 2025

America has seen some big changes lately. The economy is doing better. Prices are going down. The border is more secure. People are earning more. But not everyone is happy. Some say the changes are not enough. Others say they are too much. The current leader took charge a while back. He found a lot

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When Asking Questions Becomes a Crime: The Priscilla Villarreal Case

December 18, 2025

Priscilla Villarreal, a local news reporter in Laredo, Texas, found herself in handcuffs for doing her job. She was not stealing or committing a violent act. Instead, she was asking questions, something journalists do every day. But in her case, local officials saw her work as a crime. They used an

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Ukraine's President Stands Firm on NATO Aspirations

December 18, 2025

In a recent press interaction, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made it clear that altering Ukraine's constitution to remove NATO membership as a goal is not on the table. This statement comes just days after he hinted at the possibility of setting aside this ambition in return for solid secu

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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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New Rules on Youth Gender Treatments Spark Debate

December 18, 2025

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has introduced new rules that could change how hospitals treat young people who want to change their gender. These rules might stop hospitals from getting federal money if they offer certain treatments to kids under 18. This includes treatments

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New Rules Could Limit Healthcare for Transgender Kids

December 18, 2025

The U. S. government recently proposed new rules that could make it harder for transgender children to get certain medical treatments. These rules aim to stop hospitals from using federal money, like Medicaid and Medicare, to pay for gender-affirming care. This includes treatments like puberty block

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Australia's Struggle to Define Unethical in Government Contracts

December 18, 2025

Australia is facing a challenge. It wants to stop companies with bad behavior from working with the government. But what exactly is "bad behavior"? That's the big question. A recent proposal wants to ban companies that act unethically. But what does "unethical" mean? The finance department thinks t

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Why LifeWise Academy is causing a stir in Everett Schools

December 18, 2025

LifeWise Academy is making waves in Everett Public Schools, and not everyone is happy about it. The group claims they're just trying to help, but critics say they're pushing religion into public schools, which is a big no-no. The founder of LifeWise, Joel Penton, has written a book called "During S

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Why Free Speech Matters More Than Ever

December 18, 2025

Free speech is a hot topic. It always has been. But why is it so hard for some people to grasp? This question came up during a recent discussion in Des Moines. The event marked 50 years since a bomb exploded at a Quaker meeting house. The bomb was likely set by someone who didn't like the Quakers' s

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Chaos in Albanian Parliament: Lawmakers Clash Over Corruption Claims

December 18, 2025

In Albania, the parliament building turned into a scene of chaos recently. Lawmakers from the opposition party had a heated argument with police. This happened because they were upset about claims of corruption against the deputy prime minister and other officials. The opposition party members did