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A recent vote in the U. S. House shows cracks in the usual teamwork among Republicans. A mix of Democrats and some Republicans backed a bill to send money and weapons to Ukraine and add tougher rules against Russia. This happened after months of the bill sitting idle, proving that not every lawmaker

Russia talks peace but keeps pushing forward

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke to news editors in St. Petersburg, making a few surprising remarks about the war in Ukraine. He suggested that Russia could both keep fighting and still be open to a peace deal at the same time. "One doesn't rule out the other, " he said, explaining th

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Summerville explores a new plan to mix drinks with downtown walks

Summerville’s leaders want to turn part of the historic downtown into a spot where adults 21 and older can carry open alcoholic drinks outdoors. The idea is to help local shops and cafés by giving visitors more reasons to wander the sidewalks. Similar zones exist in other cities, and the town hopes

Ukraine’s EU Journey: What Comes After the First Steps?

Ukraine’s president made clear this week that talks about joining the European Union won’t stall. Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his government will stick to a set plan, even after Hungary recently shifted its position on Ukraine’s membership. Just a day earlier, the EU’s rotating leadership under Cyprus

crypto

Georgia Dives Into Digital Money With Tether’s Help

Tether, famous for creating a popular digital dollar, is now setting up shop in Georgia. The plan? A new digital coin tied to the Georgian lari. Sounds simple, but this move raises big questions. Why would a private company team up with a government to launch a currency? And what does it mean when t

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Windy Woes Shake Top Seed at French Open

Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s number one, entered the Paris tournament with confidence, having dominated early in both sets against Diana Shnaider. The match started well for Sabalenka, who led 6‑3, 5‑3, but the wind on Court Philippe Chatrier turned into a formidable opponent. As gusts grew stronger

Teen Study Finds Himself on Russian Ban List

Alex Browder is a 17‑year‑old student who was surprised when his name appeared on a Russian sanctions list. He discovered this while browsing news about cryptocurrency in his economics class. The Kremlin had banned him for writing a report that criticized Russian money laundering practices. The rep

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Diana Shnaider: A Rising Russian Tennis Star

Diana Shnaider is a young tennis player who has quickly moved up the world rankings. She was born on April 2, 2004, in Zhigulevsk, Russia. She plays left‑handed and is known for powerful shots. Her hard work has earned her a career high of number 11 in the world. She grew up in Russia but spent som

New Faces Join the UN Security Council in 2027

Every few years, the United Nations shakes up its most powerful decision-making body—the Security Council—by adding new temporary members. This time, four nations—Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe—will step in starting January 2027. Their mission? To help shape global policies, th

What Young Russians Really Risk by Joining the War in Ukraine