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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

politics

Mortgage Fraud Probe: A Political Chess Game

December 21, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking Republican official has taken aim at a Democratic congressman, sparking a heated debate about politics and ethics. The story begins with a conservative news outlet, The Gateway Pundit, publishing an article that alleged U. S. Representative Eric Swalwel

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Israel and the U. S. Mull Over Iran's Growing Threats

December 20, 2025

Israel is worried about Iran. They think Iran is making more missiles and fixing their nuclear sites. Israel wants to talk to President Trump about this. They might ask for help to strike Iran again. Israel and the U. S. already hit Iran's nuclear sites in June. But Iran is trying to rebuild them.

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Unrest in Israel: Protests, Politics, and Power Plays

December 20, 2025

Israel is buzzing with activity, both on the streets and in the political arena. Protests are popping up all over the country, with the biggest one happening in Tel Aviv. Families of victims from the October 7 attack and soldiers who fought in Gaza are leading the charge, demanding answers and accou

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A Life Lost in the Shadows of Espionage

December 20, 2025

Iran took the life of a young man, accusing him of spying for Israel. The judiciary's news outlet, Mizan, shared this news. The man, identified as Aghil Keshavarz, was a 27-year-old architecture student. An Oslo-based group, Iran Human Rights, claimed he was tortured into confessing. This isn't the

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Gaza's Future: New Leaders and Soldiers on the Way

December 20, 2025

The U. S. has big plans for Gaza. They want to set up new leaders and bring in soldiers from other countries. This is all to keep the peace after a shaky truce. The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, talked about this at a recent press event. He said the current situation in Gaza is not working

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A Windy Friday in DC: What You Need to Know

December 20, 2025

Friday in the DC area was quite the windy day. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that lasted until 10 p. m. But it wasn't just any wind advisory. Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland were under a high wind warning. Why? Because wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph. That's s

religion

Keeping Faith Safe: Why We Need to Protect Our Sacred Spaces

December 20, 2025

In the United States, where freedom of religion is a cornerstone, places of worship used to be seen as safe and sacred. Sadly, that's not the case anymore. Recent events show a troubling trend. Protests have turned violent, targeting synagogues and other religious sites. These are not just random in

politics

Teachers Under Fire: The Impact of Online Activism on Careers

December 20, 2025

In August 2024, Susan Lewis, a music teacher from Oregon, lost her job at Valley Catholic School. The reason? Her social media posts about the situation in Gaza. Lewis was one of many targeted by StopAntisemitism, a group that claims to have helped get over 400 people fired for their views on Israel

science

Bees Found a Unique Home in Ancient Rodent Bones

December 20, 2025

In a surprising twist, scientists discovered that ancient bees had a peculiar nesting habit. They didn't build their homes in typical places like trees or flowers. Instead, they chose to nest inside the bones of dead rodents. This happened over 5, 000 years ago on the island of Hispaniola, which is