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U. S. and UAE Strengthen Ties Amid Global Tensions

February 19, 2025

The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made a significant stop in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a broader diplomatic mission. This visit was notable for being the highest-level contact between the U. S. and Russia since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The UAE has been a k

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Gaza Hostage Deal Speeds Up

February 19, 2025

A major shift in the Gaza hostage situation is underway. Hamas, a militant group, has announced that they will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday. This move is a surprise acceleration of the ceasefire deal, which originally planned for a

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Tensions Rise as Israel's Ceasefires Face Uncertainty

February 18, 2025

Israel's military has decided to keep troops in five key spots in southern Lebanon, despite a deadline for their pullout. This move has Lebanon's government upset, as they see it as another delay in the ceasefire process. The ceasefire, which has been holding since November, was supposed to see Isra

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Trouble Brewing: Israel's Troops Stay in Lebanon

February 17, 2025

Israel's military made a surprising move. They said they would keep their troops in five key spots in southern Lebanon. This decision came just as a deadline for their full withdrawal was about to end. The deadline was set for February 18th. The news has people worried. They fear that violence betwe

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Nuclear Workers: The Uncertain Future

February 17, 2025

Imagine waking up one morning, going to work, and finding your office locked. This is what happened to hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs. The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had abruptly fired them, leaving many confused

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Rubio's Middle East Trip: A Complex Welcome

February 16, 2025

Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, landed in Israel on February 15, 2025, marking his first visit to the region as the top U. S. diplomat. This trip comes at a tense time, with Arab leaders grappling with a controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. The proposal, put forth b

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Hostages Freed, Ceasefire Hangs in Balance

February 15, 2025

Three Israeli hostages, including an American father of three, were freed by Hamas on Saturday. This release kept a fragile ceasefire from collapsing. The hostages, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Alexander Troufanov, and Yair Horn, were kidnapped during a brutal attack on October 7, 2023. They were handed over t

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Hollywood Showdown: A$AP Rocky's Gun Trial Heats Up

February 15, 2025

The jury in A$AP Rocky's trial is now in charge. They were sent to their room to think about the case on Friday. The judge told them to take the weekend off and start their discussions on Tuesday. The jury, made up of seven women and five men, had spent the day listening to final arguments from both

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Hostages to be Released: Hamas and Israel's Shaky Truce

February 13, 2025

The ceasefire in Gaza is hanging by a thread. Hamas has promised to free three more Israeli captives. This move could keep the fragile peace going, but it's far from guaranteed. Hamas had threatened to delay the release, accusing Israel of not holding up its end of the bargain. They wanted more tent

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Harris Leads the Pack in California's Democratic Governor Race

February 13, 2025

Let's dive into the political scene in California. First, let's talk about the potential candidates for governor in 2026. Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, is currently the frontrunner among Democratic voters. A recent poll showed that 57% of Democratic primary voters would vote for her i