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Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Buffer Zone Sparks Concern of Longer Stay by IDF
The fragile calm along the Israeli-Syrian border has been shattered by a dramatic shift in policy. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s directive for Israeli forces to seize control of the United Nations-monitored buffer zone has upended nearly five decades of relative peace in the region. Citing a collapse of the 1974 ceasefire agreement following the fall…
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Rising Death Tolls and Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums: California’s Wildfire Crisis Escalates Year After Year
California is once again at the forefront of a growing wildfire crisis, with increasing death tolls, devastating property losses, and soaring insurance premiums shaping a grim narrative year after year. As wildfires grow in frequency and intensity, the economic and human costs continue to spiral, leaving residents and policymakers grappling with an unprecedented challenge. The…
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Canadian PM Trudeau to Resign
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after nearly a decade in office, citing internal conflicts within his Liberal Party and declining public support. He will remain in his role until a successor is chosen. Trudeau’s decision follows a series of challenges, including the resignation of key cabinet members and mounting pressure from…
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India Prepares for the Maha Kumbh Mela, the World’s Largest Religious Gathering
The city of Prayagraj is transforming into a sprawling tent city as it prepares to host the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world’s largest religious gathering, set to begin on January 13, 2025. Over the course of 44 days, an estimated 400 million pilgrims, ascetics, and tourists will arrive at the sacred confluence of the…
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The US Supreme Court’s Pornography Case Isn’t Just About Age Verification. It’s About Your Future of Free Speech Online
In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a case that may reshape not only the adult entertainment industry but also the boundaries of free speech on the internet. On the surface, the case seems narrowly focused: Should Texas be allowed to require age verification for…
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Kosovo’s Christian Revival and America’s Waning Church Attendance
In two vastly different corners of the world—Kosovo and the United States—Christianity is experiencing contrasting fates. In Kosovo, a predominantly Muslim region in the Balkans, a quiet but persistent revival of Christianity is unfolding. Meanwhile, in the United States, once considered the bastion of evangelical influence, church pews are emptying at an unprecedented rate. These…
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Rising Cases of Covid Like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China Spark Serious Concern Over Global Breakout
Hospitals across China are witnessing an alarming surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a lesser-known respiratory virus primarily affecting children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While health authorities insist that this outbreak aligns with typical seasonal trends, the scale and speed of infections have triggered growing international unease. Discovered in 2001…
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Republicans Rush for More Drilling Ignoring the Environmental Cost of Short-Term Gains
As the clock winds down on President Biden’s term and Donald Trump prepares to retake the Oval Office on January 20, the Republican-led House has wasted no time laying out its energy agenda. Under Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership, the House has pledged to expand oil and gas drilling, roll back environmental regulations, and end federal…
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Biden Acts as Hawk, Blocks Nippon Steel’s Takeover of U.S. Steel, Citing National Security Concerns
President Biden has officially blocked the $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, invoking national security concerns in a decision that underscores the administration’s emphasis on safeguarding critical domestic industries. The Pennsylvania-based steel giant, an emblem of American industrial strength, has been at the center of intense political debate in an election…
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The Surgeon General Wants Cancer Warnings on Alcohol. Congress may Stand in the Way.
When you walk into a liquor store, you’ll see bottles adorned with elegant labels describing the hints of oak, the floral notes, and the smooth finishes of their contents. But what you won’t see, at least in the U.S., is a cancer warning. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, is trying to change that.…
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When Billionaires Shape Policy, Vulnerable Children Pay the Price
The U.S. government’s recent decision to exclude funding for pediatric cancer research from a critical spending bill isn’t just a budgetary adjustment—it’s a stark example of what happens when outsized influence intersects with public policy. At the center of this controversy sits Elon Musk, whose vocal opposition to the original spending bill on X (formerly…
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Democracy Struggles for Stability in Africa Amid Its Military Regimes
In recent years, Africa has witnessed a troubling resurgence of military coups, shaking the foundations of democratic governance across the continent. Countries like Niger, Mali, Sudan, and Guinea have seen their elected governments overthrown, often under the guise of restoring order amidst perceived failures of civilian leadership. Mali has been under military control since August…
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Could Trump Undo Biden’s Death Row Pardons and Bring Back Executions?
Also the Presidential Act of Clemency Leaves many Families Seeking Justice in a Practical World. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to commute the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates marks a significant shift in the United States’ approach to capital punishment. By converting these sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility…
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