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Maine's Labor Chief Joins Elite Group to Shape Future Workforce

October 21, 2025

Laura Fortman, Maine's Commissioner of Labor, has been chosen for the American Swiss Foundation's 2025 Innovation Fellows program. This group brings together leaders from the U. S. and Switzerland to discuss workforce development and labor innovation. The program kicked off with a forum at Harvard'

politics

Trump's Shutdown Strategy: A Look at the Numbers

October 21, 2025

The current government shutdown is showing some interesting trends. Unlike the last one, President Trump's approval ratings are not taking a hit. In fact, they're up by a point. This is quite a shift from the last shutdown when his ratings dropped by three points. What's more, fewer people are blam

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Gaza Tensions Rise as Government Shutdown Drags On

October 20, 2025

The fragile peace in Gaza faced a serious challenge this weekend. Israel attacked Gaza after claiming its soldiers were targeted near Rafah. Two Israeli soldiers died, but Hamas denied any involvement. Gaza officials reported many civilian deaths. Both sides blame each other for breaking the ceasefi

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Voices of Dissent: Why People Are Protesting Against Trump

October 20, 2025

People from all walks of life are speaking out against the current administration. They come from different backgrounds and have different reasons for being there. Some are worried about the future of the country. Others are fighting for their rights and the rights of others. A Native American woma

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Live Fire Fiasco: When Military Celebrations Go Wrong

October 20, 2025

A big celebration for the U. S. Marine Corps turned into a mess. The plan was to have a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, but things didn't go as expected. The Marines wanted to fire artillery rounds from M777 Howitzers, which are used in wars like Afghanistan and Ukraine. They said it woul

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Political Showdown: Who's Really Behind the Government Shutdown?

October 20, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, recently criticized the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted for 20 days. He argued that if President Donald Trump had absolute power, the government would have reopened immediately. Johnson's comments came during a press conference w

opinion

Life Goes On: Why Government Shutdowns Aren't as Bad as They Seem

October 20, 2025

Government shutdowns happen. The news makes it sound like the end of the world. But is it really? People still go about their daily lives. Families take care of their kids. Workers go to their jobs. Musicians play music. Life doesn't stop just because the government isn't functioning. The media lov

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Why Is the Pentagon Press Under Fire?

October 20, 2025

Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War, is making waves with a new policy that's got over 100 Pentagon reporters up in arms. They've handed in their press passes and cleared out their desks, refusing to sign a restrictive reporting policy. Hegseth seems to want the press to simply repeat what he says, r

politics

Unlikely Allies: A Glimpse into Health Care Debate

October 20, 2025

In an unexpected turn, two politicians from opposing sides found common ground on a critical issue. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, surprisingly agreed with Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican, on the state of the health care system. Both acknowledged that the system is flawed, but their solutions differ gr

health

Smart Medicare Choices During Government Shutdown

October 20, 2025

The government shutdown might make things tricky for Medicare open enrollment, which runs from October 15 to December 7. Even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says updates will keep going, getting quick answers might be harder. Experts suggest taking your time with big decision