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Faith and Health: How Religion Helps Somali Dialysis Patients

December 21, 2025

In Somalia, a recent study looked at how faith impacts the lives of people on hemodialysis. Researchers wanted to see if religious beliefs could improve their quality of life. They surveyed 174 patients over three months. The findings were interesting. Patients who used religion to cope with their

crime

Sudan's Forgotten Crisis: The Human Cost of Darfur's Fall

December 20, 2025

The recent takeover of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified the ongoing civil war in Sudan. This conflict, raging for nearly three years, has reached a grim turning point with the RSF gaining near-total control of the region. The RSF's brutal act

science

Bees Found a Unique Home in Ancient Rodent Bones

December 20, 2025

In a surprising twist, scientists discovered that ancient bees had a peculiar nesting habit. They didn't build their homes in typical places like trees or flowers. Instead, they chose to nest inside the bones of dead rodents. This happened over 5, 000 years ago on the island of Hispaniola, which is

politics

Trump's New Walkway: A Controversial Twist on Presidential History

December 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has recently added a series of contentious plaques to his newly created Presidential Walk of Fame. This walkway, located in the West Wing, features portraits of all former presidents, except for the current one, Joe Biden. The plaques, written in Trump's distinctive style, off

politics

White House Displays Controversial Plaques

December 18, 2025

The White House has added new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are placed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame, " a recent addition to the White House colonnade. The plaque under Biden's portrait calls him "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is

politics

White House Plaques Stir Controversy

December 18, 2025

The White House has added new plaques under photos of former presidents, taking a critical stance on Trump's Democratic predecessors. This move is unusual because the White House is usually seen as a symbol of unity. Trump, however, has used it to express his political views and rewrite history. Th

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More Countries Face U. S. Travel Limits

December 17, 2025

The U. S. government has added 20 more countries to its travel ban list. This means people from these countries will find it harder to visit or move to the U. S. The new rules start on January 1st. Five countries now face a complete ban. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.

entertainment

A Towering Symbol of Peace Takes Over New York

December 16, 2025

In the heart of New York City, a massive sandstone Buddha statue is set to make a bold statement. This 27-foot-tall figure, crafted by artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen, will stand tall on the High Line's Plinth in 2026. The statue, named \"The Light That Shines Through the Universe, \" is a replica of one

politics

Afghan Allies Caught in Political Crossfire

December 16, 2025

The U. S. is in a tough spot when it comes to Afghan immigrants. Some Republicans are breaking ranks with the Trump administration over strict new rules that block Afghans who helped U. S. troops from entering the country. This has created a divide in the party, with some lawmakers speaking out agai

business

Unpacking Risks and Rewards in Big Emerging Markets

December 16, 2025

The BRIC+M Emerging Market Risk Comparisons Report digs into the challenges and opportunities in some of the world's fastest-growing economies. This report isn't just about numbers. It's a guide for businesses and investors trying to figure out where to put their money. The report looks at Brazil,