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Lebanon's Big Step: Disarming Hezbollah Near the Border

December 21, 2025

Lebanon is making progress in taking weapons away from Hezbollah near the Litani River. This is a big deal because it's part of a deal with Israel to stop fighting. The prime minister, Nawaf Salam, said they're almost done with the first part of this plan. The Lebanese army is in charge of this job

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Sudan's Forgotten Crisis: The Human Cost of Darfur's Fall

December 20, 2025

The recent takeover of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified the ongoing civil war in Sudan. This conflict, raging for nearly three years, has reached a grim turning point with the RSF gaining near-total control of the region. The RSF's brutal act

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Bondi Beach Unites in Healing After Tragic Hanukkah Attack

December 19, 2025

A sad event happened at Bondi Beach. People came together to remember those who lost their lives. The Jewish community gathered for prayers. Meanwhile, hundreds of surfers and swimmers paddled out into the water. They wanted to show their support and honor the victims. The attack took place on Sund

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Reviving the Heart of Military Chaplaincy: A Shift Back to Faith

December 19, 2025

The U. S. military chaplaincy is undergoing a significant transformation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken steps to reverse what he sees as a decline in the spiritual support provided to service members. This shift is seen as a response to policies from previous administrations that allegedly

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A Deadly Mistake: How Air Traffic Control and Army Pilots Failed in the Sky

December 18, 2025

A tragic accident happened near Washington, D. C. last January. A helicopter and a plane crashed into each other. This crash killed 67 people. It was the worst plane crash in the U. S. in over 20 years. The U. S. government said that an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilots made mistake

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Snicko: The Tech That's Got Everyone Talking

December 18, 2025

Cricket's latest tech drama is all about Snicko. It's supposed to help umpires make better calls, but lately, it's been causing more trouble than it's worth. Snicko uses high-speed cameras and microphones to spot tiny edges when the ball hits the bat. Sounds simple, right? Well, not quite. Differen

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Rochester City Council Faces Mayor's Veto Challenge

December 18, 2025

Rochester's City Council is gearing up for a crucial meeting to tackle Mayor Kim Norton's recent vetoes. The mayor has blocked three council decisions, and now the council needs to muster a majority to override these vetoes. Two of these vetoes are tied to the planned Regional Sports Complex. The f

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Bondi Beach Tragedy: A Community in Mourning and a Nation in Reflection

December 18, 2025

In the wake of the horrifying Bondi Beach attack, a 24-year-old man, Naveed Akram, has been charged with 59 offenses, including 15 counts of murder. The incident, which occurred during a Hanukkah celebration, has left 15 people dead and 17 injured. The victims, all identified as Jewish, ranged from

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A Deadly Crash: U. S. Takes Responsibility

December 18, 2025

In a significant legal move, the U. S. government has accepted blame for a fatal mid-air crash. The incident involved an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane over the Potomac River. This collision resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft. The Justice Depar

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Oklahoma's Turnaround: A Billionaire's Bet Pays Off

December 18, 2025

Brent Venables stepped into his role at Oklahoma with a lot on his plate. He had a strong background in defense, but taking over as head coach was new for him. Tim Headington, a big-time donor, believed in him from the start. Now, with the team making it to the college playoffs after five years, Hea