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international

Ukraine Struggles: Worrisome Attack on a Residential Area

February 2, 2025

Ukraine woke up to a chilling an event after a Russian strike on a residential building in Poltava. This attack came during continuous hostilities throughout the nation. The building was targeted and sadly, 14 lives were lost in the strike, including two children. A professor by education, Olena Yav

politics

The Boss Who Refused to Fire

February 2, 2025

A significant shakeup hit the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A high-ranking employee, Mr. Gottlieb, found himself on the outs after refusing to follow orders to immediately terminate a group of employees without due process. DOGE was the culprit. Why the big change? The new a

politics

Trade War Brewing: New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

February 2, 2025

A significant shift in trade policy has occurred, as new tariffs have been imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China. The move, announced at a club in Florida, aims to curb drug trafficking and illegal immigration. However, this decision might lead to higher prices for everyday items, from avocados to ca

crime

Denver's Secretive Drug Den

February 1, 2025

In the heart of Denver, a major bust has shaken up the local crime scene. A secretive drug operation was unraveled by federal investigators. This group was known to be a well-known gang from Venezuela, Tren de Aragua. This group was already infamous in the national media. The group is accused of tak

sports

Indiana Fever: Preparing for a Championship Run with Mitchell's Return

February 1, 2025

Before the summer turns into wnba action, the Indiana Fever are conducting a strategic dance. The team are waiting for their star guard, Kelsey Mitchell who is currently in China, leading her team to victory in the WCBA. While she continues her success overseas, the Fever is getting ready for what c

politics

Egypt's Sisi Turns Away From Trump

February 1, 2025

Cracking diplomatic trouble brews as Egypt and the U. S. hit a roadblock. Egypt says "No" to Trump's idea to let Palestinian refugees from Gaza into the Sinai. Cairo's Foreign Ministry strongly rejects the suggestion. Egypt puts out a warning, saying that the idea could cause chaos an

politics

The Shifting Ground in Gaza: A Refugee Crisis

January 31, 2025

A major change has hit the ground in Gaza. Israel has taken a hard stance. It has decided to not play nice with the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA. An Israeli diplomat, Danny Danon, announced that Israel will no longer work with the UNRWA. They want the UN agency to shut d

health

Fighting Cancer With Beams: Uganda's Journey in Radiation Therapy

January 31, 2025

In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie

crime

'Swindlers Stolen Fortune Scheme

January 30, 2025

A Florida man, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, now 30, was recently brought from the Dominican Republic to New York City to face severe charges. He was part of a group that tricked big organizations and government bodies. The group created fake companies and bank accounts to steal money. This crime grou

politics

Visa Chaos: US Cancels Appointments in Colombia After Deportation Dispute

January 28, 2025

Imagine showing up for a big meeting only to find out it's been canceled. That's what happened to hundreds of people in Colombia who had U. S. visa appointments. The U. S. Embassy in Bogota suddenly canceled appointments after Colombia refused to accept some deportation flights from the U. S. Presid