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Who Really Started the Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine?

December 20, 2025

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, recently made some bold statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. He questioned who actually started the conflict and criticized Western leaders for backing Ukraine. Orbán argued that Ukraine is not as small as some might think and that it's not entirely clear

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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

crypto

Crypto Groups Join Forces Across the Pond

December 20, 2025

Crypto advocacy groups are teaming up to tackle policy challenges on both sides of the Atlantic. The Digital Chamber, a leading U. S. crypto lobbying group, has welcomed CryptoUK under its umbrella. This move aims to streamline efforts as both countries work on shaping digital asset policies. The D

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DC Councilmember Demands Clarity on Crime Data and Federal Involvement

December 20, 2025

In a bold move, Councilmember Brooke Pinto, along with her colleagues, has sent a detailed letter to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) demanding answers. The letter, sent on December 18, raises serious questions about how crime data is being handled and the extent of federal involvement in lo

business

Shipping Companies Eye Suez Canal Comeback

December 19, 2025

The Suez Canal is back on the radar for big shipping companies. After two years of avoiding the route due to safety issues in the Red Sea, they're now thinking about going back. The trouble started in November 2023 when ships were attacked by Yemen's Houthi forces, leading companies to take the long

health

Norway's Crown Princess Faces Health Challenges

December 19, 2025

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is dealing with serious health issues. She has a lung condition called pulmonary fibrosis. This disease scars the lungs, making it hard for them to work. Doctors think she might need a lung transplant soon. The Norwegian Royal Palace shared this news. They said

opinion

San Diego Rodeo: A Test of City's Values

December 19, 2025

San Diego's annual rodeo event at Petco Park has sparked serious concerns about animal welfare and the city's priorities. The event, organized by the Padres, has seen multiple incidents of animal cruelty, yet city leaders have done little to address the issue. In the first rodeo, a horse named Waco

politics

Tensions Rise in Yemen as Southern Forces Push Boundaries

December 18, 2025

Yemen is once again in the spotlight, with a power struggle heating up in the south. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has been making significant territorial gains. They've taken control of the oil-rich Hadramaut governorate and are now eyeing other areas. This has put the

politics

America's Walls: The Cost of Turning Inward

December 18, 2025

America is building walls again. Not just physical ones, but barriers that keep people out and ideas in. This isn't new. It's happened before, like when the country tried to stay out of world conflicts. But now, it's different. The focus is on shutting out the world, not just wars. In just over a y

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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