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Supreme Court Faces Big Decisions Before Summer Break

June 29, 2026

The Supreme Court is racing to wrap up its biggest cases before judges take their summer break. This year, the court has already sided with the government on several key issues, including blocking asylum requests and ending protections for migrants from certain countries. But several major cases rem

politics

Understanding Iran: Why Trump's Approach Didn't Work

June 29, 2026

Trump’s decision to take military action against Iran early this year was driven by concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and its aggressive behavior in the region. While the U. S. weakened parts of Iran’s military, the strategy didn’t force Iran to back down. Instead, Iran paused talks, tightened co

crypto

Big bets on Bitcoin: Why one company keeps buying despite stock struggles

June 29, 2026

Strategy, a publicly traded company, holds more Bitcoin than any other firm in the world. Their latest reported stash? Over 847, 000 coins, worth roughly $50 billion back in June 2024. They didn’t get there by accident—this company has made Bitcoin purchases 113 times, averaging around $75, 653 per

politics

Russia picks war heroes and top figures for upcoming vote

June 29, 2026

Russia’s leading political party just named its most visible candidates for September’s parliamentary election. The lineup includes a wounded Ukraine veteran who became a media figure after fighting in Mariupol, a TV journalist injured while covering border clashes in 2024, the longtime foreign mini

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New Face, Same Old Challenges for Argentina’s Government

June 29, 2026

Argentina’s president just shuffled his top team, naming the interior minister as the new cabinet chief. The move comes after the old chief quit amid accusations of wrongdoing. The replacement starts work this week, but the government’s problems won’t disappear overnight. Poll numbers are slipping,

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Serbia's Protests Continue After Leader's Exit Plan

June 29, 2026

Serbia saw big crowds hit the streets in Kraljevo after the president said he'd leave office. But many don't think it's the end of his influence. Protests started months ago after a tragic bridge collapse killed 16 people. Anger grew over claims of government failures and corruption. The movement be

sports

Baseball teams trade smartly while others stumble

June 29, 2026

The Boston Red Sox recently stopped shopping for batters to save their season. No surprise really. Their season slipped away too early, and injuries keep piling up. Even if they bring back Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony in August, it may not be enough. Adding an expensive player now would only sl

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A 250‑Year Countdown with a Split Nation

June 28, 2026

The United States is almost ready to celebrate 250 years of independence, but the mood isn’t exactly festive. People across the country feel a sharp divide that makes it hard to imagine a united celebration. A recent discussion on a popular opinion podcast brought together three writers who talked

science

A New Plan to Stop Screwworms

June 28, 2026

In a big step, officials from Mexico and the United States opened a plant that makes special flies to fight a nasty bug. The site is in southern Chiapas, close to Guatemala. It costs more than $50 million and will make up to 100 million flies each week. The flies are sterile, meaning they can’t rep

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The Iran Deal: A Troubling Move for Trump’s Base

June 28, 2026

Trump has tried to end the fight with Iran. The plan lets the country trade again and gives it a big money fund for rebuilding. Many of his voters think this is a mistake. They worry the deal will let Iran grow stronger instead of weakening it. The agreement also opens a busy shipping lane in the S