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The Unification Church: Where Faith and Politics Collide

December 14, 2025

The Unification Church, known for its grand mass weddings and followers called "Moonies, " is back in the spotlight in South Korea. This time, it's due to claims of illegal lobbying and gift-giving involving politicians. These allegations have sparked a debate: why does this religious group keep get

celebrities

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on November 10, 2025

November 10, 2025

November 10, 2025, marks the birthday of many notable figures in entertainment. Among them are Ellen Pompeo and Kiernan Shipka, who are celebrated for their contributions to film and television. Sinbad, the comedian known for his stand-up routines and acting roles, will be celebrating his 69th birt

politics

Young Musician Faces Fines for Anti-Government Songs

October 28, 2025

In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, who performs under the name Naoko, found herself in hot water with the law. She was recently fined 30, 000 rubles, which is about $369, for playing songs that criticized the Russian government and military. This happened after her performance

sports

Uncovering Alexander Zverev's Roots: A Tennis Star's Journey

October 16, 2025

Alexander Zverev is a top-tier tennis player known for his powerful game and impressive record. He's won numerous ATP Tour titles, including an Olympic gold medal and the ATP Finals championship. At 28, he's still a major force in the sport, consistently competing at the highest levels. Born in Ham

entertainment

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock Bring Chicago Hit to Broadway

July 7, 2025

A new play is coming to Broadway this fall. It's called "Little Bear Ridge Road. " The story is about a sharp-tongued aunt and her long-lost nephew. They meet again in a small Idaho town. The two have a lot of history to sort out. The play is funny and emotional. It's about two people trying to conn

politics

Putin's Peace Talks: A No-Show and a Mess

May 16, 2025

The stage was set for a major peace talk between Russia and Ukraine. The idea came from Russian President Vladimir Putin. He called for talks without any conditions. This was after Ukraine's friends, like Germany, France, and the UK, gave Moscow an ultimatum. They said Moscow had to accept a ceasefi

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Russian Activist Faces Five-Year Sentence for Political Activism

May 14, 2025

In a move that has sparked international debate, a prominent Russian activist has been sentenced to five years in prison. Grigory Melkonyants, known for his work with the independent election monitoring group Golos, was found guilty of collaborating with an "undesirable" organization. This charge ha

politics

A Dancer's Freedom: The Complex Path to Release

April 10, 2025

A ballet dancer found herself in the middle of a political storm. Ksenia Karelina, who holds both U. S. and Russian citizenship, was accused of treason. Her crime? Donating money to a charity that supported Ukraine. This led to her imprisonment in Russia. The news of her release came as a surprise t

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Shake-Up at Roscosmos: New Boss Takes Steps in Space

February 10, 2025

Russia recently got a new director for its main space organization, Roscosmos. The current President of Russia has told Borisov you\ have to go. With Dmitry Bakanov has taken over the role once served by Yuri Borisov. This change follows a series of setbacks, losses of satellites, and corruption sc

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Big Changes in February, A World History Overview

February 8, 2025

Let's dive back to a important date in history in 1990. On February 7, a big shift happened in Soviet Politics. Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev played a major part. Its was time to introduce a bunch of new policies. Then the Communist Party dropped their 70-year hold on political