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Israel Resumes Gaza Strikes Amid Ceasefire Collapse & Political Turmoil

Israel has resumed airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, effectively ending a two-month ceasefire, citing Hamas’s refusal to release additional hostages. The renewed military campaign has resulted in over 400 Palestinian deaths, and hundreds more injured including civilians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that these strikes are "only the beginning," vowing to continue operations until all…

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40+ Days Into Trump’s Presidency: How Is the Middle Class Really Doing?

President Donald Trump has been in office for over a month, and many Americans—especially the middle class—are wondering how his policies are affecting their wallets. His administration promised to lower inflation, cut costs for food, housing, and utilities, and boost job opportunities. But have things really improved? Let’s break it all down in simple terms.…

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Are Your Protective Hair Styles Hiding Cancer-Causing Chemicals?

For many Black women, protective styles like braids, twists, and locs are more than just a beauty choice—they’re a cultural staple and a way to safeguard natural hair from daily manipulation. But what if the very thing meant to “protect” us is actually causing harm? A recent Consumer Reports investigation has dropped some serious revelations,…

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Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso: The Alliance of Sahel States Reshaping Africa & Rejecting Western Influence

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in September 2023, is reshaping the political and economic landscape of West Africa. This military and economic alliance emerged following the nations' withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in early 2024. Facing security threats, economic instability, and political…

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Trump vs. Zelensky: A Tense White House Showdown and What Comes Next

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2014, has recently escalated, with heightened tensions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A recent White House meeting between the two leaders ended abruptly in a heated exchange, highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy amid the prolonged war. As the conflict…

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The 1985 MOVE Bombing: How Philadelphia Carried Out a State-Sanctioned Massacre

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia carried out one of the deadliest acts of state violence in U.S. history—the MOVE bombing. In a coordinated assault, the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a military-grade bomb on a residential home. The explosion killed eleven people, including five children. It also burned down 61 homes in a Black neighborhood. Police…

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Trump Orders Colleges and K-12 Schools to Abolish DEI or Face Funding Cuts

The Trump administration has issued a sweeping directive requiring colleges and K-12 schools to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs or risk losing federal funding. The move, announced through a Department of Education “Dear Colleague” letter, has sparked immediate debate over its impact on educational institutions and the future of race-related initiatives in schools…

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5 Big News Stories Today: Marvel’s ‘Captain America’ Wins Box Office, Trump’s DEI Ban, and Kentucky’s Deadly Flooding

As of February 17, 2025, several significant events are shaping national and international discussions. Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World tops the box office, while Elon Musk’s DOGE sparks IRS data concerns. The Trump administration orders schools to cut DEI programs, Beijing reacts to a U.S. policy shift on Taiwan, and Kentucky battles deadly flooding…

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