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Political Games: When Power Plays Hurt People

November 13, 2025

Politics in the United States has reached a new low. The longest federal government shutdown in history happened. It was supposed to be about health care. But it was really about politics. Democrats wanted to score points against President Trump. They didn't care about finding a solution. They just

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Democrats Show Unity, But At What Cost?

November 13, 2025

Democrats in the U. S. Senate recently showed a rare moment of unity. Seven Democrats, including John Fetterman from Pennsylvania and Angus King from Maine, joined Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days. During this time, many federal workers and

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U. S. Government Reopens, but Political Battles Linger

November 13, 2025

The U. S. government has finally reopened after the longest shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days and caused major problems. Air traffic was disrupted, food assistance for low-income families was cut, and over a million workers went without pay. The political fight that caused the shutd

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La Grange's Finance Department: A Puzzle

November 13, 2025

There's a lot of uncertainty around who's managing the money in La Grange. Until recently, Suzy Mika was listed as the finance director on the village's website, even though she left her job six months ago. After some questions were asked, her name was taken down and replaced with Annmarie Mampe, wh

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Ukraine's President Takes Action Against Alleged Corruption in Energy Sector

November 13, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a firm stand against corruption by targeting his former business partner, Timur Mindich. Zelensky imposed sanctions on Mindich, who is accused of being involved in a major corruption scandal within the country's energy sector. The scandal involves a s

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South Africa's Cabinet Shuffle: New Faces in Key Roles

November 13, 2025

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister i

crypto

Brazil's Big Move Against Crypto Crime

November 13, 2025

Brazil is taking strong steps to tackle illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies. The government and the central bank have put forward new rules to address this issue. The central bank's proposal aims to make it easier to monitor and regulate stablecoins, which are digital currencies tied to tr

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U. S. Unites Forces to Fight Global Crypto Scams

November 13, 2025

The U. S. is stepping up its game against crypto scams. A new team, called the Scam Center Strike Force, is joining forces to take down these frauds. This team includes the DOJ, FBI, Secret Service, and others. They aim to stop scams that trick people out of billions of dollars. These scams, known

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France's Pension Pause: A Political Balancing Act

November 13, 2025

In France, lawmakers are gearing up to vote on a significant shift in pension policy. The government is looking to put a hold on a controversial plan to raise the retirement age. This move comes as the country grapples with a shaky political landscape and a growing budget deficit. The current prime

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Federal Workers Get Ready to Go Back to Work

November 13, 2025

The government shutdown has been a big deal, and now it looks like it might be over soon. Two big agencies, Health and Human Services and the Department of Interior, have told their workers to get ready to go back to work. They sent emails saying to be ready to come back on Thursday if the governme