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Cold Water Search: The End of a Tragic Journey

February 5, 2025

The sad news came Tuesday. All but one of the 67 victims from the Potomac plane crash last week have been recovered. The city officials tried to be nice when they said, "Our thoughts are with the families of the victims as they deal with this terrible loss. " They also promised to help in any way th

politics

U. S. Citizens Headed to El Salvador's Maximum Security Prison: A Fresh Perspective

February 5, 2025

Imagine a prison with no windows and the worst conditions possible. This is the reality of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). The prison holds over 15, 000 inmates, many of whom are involved in brutal gangs such as MS-13 and Barrio 18. Recently, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele

crime

Sweden's Shocking Rise in Disastrous violence goes to Consequence

February 5, 2025

In Sweden's heartland saw an unsettling turn of events on September 1, 2020 just weeks away from school's exam. The horror went well beyond anything yet. The country never seen. Horrible violence struck the calm city of Örebro. The big numbers of the death toll created the scariest ever to

entertainment

A Star Takes the Spotlight: Cannes Film Festival’s New Leader

February 4, 2025

A prominent French actress, Juliette Binoche, is stepping into a new role. She's taking over as jury president for the 78th Cannes Film Festival. This isn't just any festival; it's the world's most prestigious one. This year, Cannes is showcasing leadership by a woman for the second time in a row.

politics

Trump's Deal: Ukraine's Riches for US Aid

February 4, 2025

A unique proposal has surfaced in the midst of Ukraine's ongoing battle, driven by the United States desire to offset international assistance. Trump's new stance is to access Ukraine's vast rare earth minerals and crucial minerals. The push for access has been coming from diverse sources before

politics

Trumps Bumpy Third Start

February 4, 2025

Trump’s third week as the president was packed with lots of international drama, bureaucratic turmoil and controversy surrounding Elon Musks' role in the government. All action started with Trump’s tariff ban on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, but politicians and the public spoke up again

health

The Unseen Scars of the 7th October Attacks on Holocaust Survivors

February 4, 2025

For the Holocaust survivors who had been through hell and back, the October 2023 terror attacks in southern Israel brought back old ghosts. The mental toll on these survivors was the focus of a global study. It was a chilling reminder that the scars of the past are not always visible. These survivo

health

Zoom In- Global Health Tech Changemakers Staying Strong After 30 Years

February 4, 2025

Now celebrity collaborations come and go faster than fashion trends. But for 30 years now, the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment, or INAHTA, has been a rock solid team of global members. This network united in 1993, in the charming city of Paris. A no small feat, giv

politics

Trump's Big Threat to South Africa

February 3, 2025

President Trump recently made a bold statement. He plans to stop all future US assistance to South Africa. This is due to the country’s recent land expropriation policies. Trump fears these laws will allow the government to take land without fair compensation. He thinks South African authorities are

science

Cancer Clues: The 10 Signs to Spot Dangerous Substances

February 3, 2025

We all know that certain things can cause cancer. But how do we figure out which ones? Scientists have a plan. In this plan we have 10 characteristics that can tell us if something is a cancer-causing substance. These characteristics show how harmful substances cause cancer. They are like clues that