Two British nationals are facing espionage charges after being taken into custody by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps last month during a “round-the-world” motorbike trip, according to the Sunday Times.
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The United States Agency for International Development was established in 1961 when former President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order to promote American progress abroad, according to USAID Archives. USAID was created to provide foreign assistance and humanitarian aid, supporting economic development, education, healthcare and disaster relief across the globe. However, Al Jazeera stated the agency has come under fire in recent years, with figures like President Donald Trump and Elon Musk calling for its defunding, citing concerns over wasteful spending.
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President Donald Trump announced a controversial takeover plan of Gaza during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Feb. 5. This was the president's first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office last month.
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The Good News Lion is the Nation & World section’s biweekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is looking forward to the future.
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Book banning across the United States has escalated in recent years, with over 10,000 public school book bans in the 2023-24 academic year alone, according to PEN America, a nonprofit organization aimed at protecting the freedom of expression through literature advancement.
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Google Calendar has removed several cultural celebrations such as Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Pride Month. According to the New York Post, this resulted from the Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Other celebrations like Hispanic Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and more were also erased.
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The Good News Lion is the Nation & World section’s bi-weekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is out-of-this-world revelations.
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Information was taken down from several United States government websites shortly after President Donald Trump took office, affecting 8,000 web pages across dozens of sites that provide information on vaccines, scientific research, hate crimes and many other topics. These website purges have been driven by federal agencies rushing to incorporate Trump’s executive orders, which target “gender ideology” and other diversity issues, according to The New York Times.
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Marc Fogel, an American history teacher, has been released from Russia in a high-profile exchange negotiated by President Donald Trump and his administration. The White House views Fogel’s return as a development that could help advance negotiation to end the war in Ukraine, according to The Associated Press.
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The Veterans Administration introduced a new self-funded program aimed at treating post-traumatic stress disorder along with other mental health issues like depression. These treatments include two psychedelic drugs called psilocybin and MDMA.
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President Trump declared steep tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, the United States’ top trading partners, on Feb. 1. These countries account for nearly half of U.S. imports. The tariffs, which were set to take effect on Feb. 2, included a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on goods from China, according to Reuters.
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Within one week of taking office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping federal policies across various sectors, including immigration, gender and diversity policies, and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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The Guardian reported on Jan. 16 that after 460 days of conflict, a ceasefire agreement was reached between The Islamic Resistance Movement, abbreviated Hamas and Israel.
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Whilst approaching the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, an American Airlines passenger plane collided midair with a United States military helicopter at 8:48 p.m on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C. over the Potomac River.
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During President Donald Trump’s first week in office, Americans witnessed federal immigration enforcement intensify under his administration. The effects of his administration’s policies have been felt on local ground in Newark, New Jersey, where the business Ocean Seafood Depot was targeted. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen rounding up both undocumented immigrants and American citizens, Reuters reported.
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The Good News Lion is the Nation & World section's bi-weekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is human and animal collaborations.
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DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence model, released its latest version of R1 on Jan. 20, quickly capturing the attention of consumers and investors alike. Its wide capabilities and low costs raise important questions about the future of AI, concerning whether the U.S. will lose its market dominance in the industry.
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The annual Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change met in November, according to Nature. The event consists of global countries gathering together to discuss plans on how to tackle climate change.
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President-elect Donald Trump has begun selecting executive department heads for his administration. His choices include experienced leaders in commerce, technology, educators and political allies, however, some of his picks come from unconventional backgrounds with no public service experience under their belt. His appointments have sparked debates across the country.
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The Good News Lion is the Nation & World section’s biweekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is animals returning home.
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