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EU and South America Trade Deal Hits Another Snag

December 19, 2025

The European Union has once again delayed signing a trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. This time, the signing was pushed back to January, marking yet another delay in a process that has been ongoing for 25 years. The EU's top official, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed hope

sports

Behind the Scenes: Exploring the Heart of Liga MX

December 18, 2025

A new docuseries is set to shine a spotlight on Liga MX, Mexico's top soccer league. This project, a collaboration between Religion of Sports and Sonoro, will dive deep into the world of three major teams: FC Juárez, Chivas, and Tigres. Each team will get three episodes, making it a total of nine. T

business

Tankers in the Spotlight: Venezuela's Oil Game

December 17, 2025

In the vast Caribbean Sea, a fleet of at least 34 oil tankers, previously flagged by the U. S. , are currently navigating waters. These tankers have a history of transporting Venezuelan oil, with 12 of them seemingly filled with crude from the South American nation, according to trade intelligence f

politics

Ukraine's Leader Talks Peace in Germany

December 15, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Berlin for crucial peace discussions. He met with American envoy Steve Witkoff and top European leaders. This was the second day of intense talks to stop the war in Ukraine. The day before, Zelensky and Witkoff had a long meeting with German Chancellor

sports

Michigan Athletics: A Pattern of Trouble?

December 14, 2025

The University of Michigan's athletic department has seen a lot of drama lately. In just three years, they've had some serious issues. First, there was Mel Pearson, the men's ice hockey coach. He was let go after an investigation found a "toxic environment. " Players were pressured to lie about Covi

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The Sudden Fall of a Rising Star in College Football

December 12, 2025

Sherrone Moore's journey as the head coach at the University of Michigan took a dramatic turn on a Wednesday. Starting the day as a promising leader, he ended it as a former coach, dismissed due to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The university's zero-tolerance policy left no room

education

Teachers in the Cloud: Benton Harbor's High-Tech Fix for Classroom Gaps

December 12, 2025

In Benton Harbor, Michigan, a unique approach is being used to tackle the teacher shortage. Instead of traditional teachers, some classrooms have virtual educators. These teachers are live-streamed into the classroom. This idea came from a suggestion by the school superintendent, Simone Griffin. She

environment

Ghana Takes a Stand: Protecting Forests from Mining

December 12, 2025

Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an

sports

Michigan's Coaching Change: What Happened Behind the Scenes?

December 12, 2025

Sherrone Moore's time as Michigan's head coach ended abruptly. The university's athletic director, Warde Manuel, knew about Moore's mental health struggles before letting him go. This news came from someone close to the program. Moore's firing wasn't just about his recent issues. It turns out this

politics

Tensions Rise in Ukraine Talks: Trump and European Leaders Clash

December 11, 2025

A heated discussion took place recently between President Trump and key European leaders regarding Ukraine. The conversation, which involved Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, reportedly included "pretty strong words