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Biden Administration’s Policies Drive Historic Manufacturing Comeback in Small Cities Across the U.S.

November 13, 2024 — After decades of decline, American manufacturing has made a historic comeback, with small cities at the forefront. This resurgence, sparked by strategic policies from the Biden administration, has revitalized communities previously facing economic downturns. Programs like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have incentivized manufacturers to open…

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General Motors Recalls Over 461,000 Vehicles Due to Transmission Defects

Sheboygan, WI — General Motors (GM) has initiated a recall affecting 461,839 vehicles across the United States, including models popular in Wisconsin, due to a transmission defect that may cause rear-wheel lockup, significantly increasing the risk of accidents. Affected Models: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified that the transmission control valve in…

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U.S. Confirms North Korean Troops Engaged in Combat Alongside Russia in Ukraine Conflict

November 13, 2024 — The United States has revealed for the first time that North Korean soldiers are actively participating in combat alongside Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine war. This marks a significant development, as North Korean troops, numbering over 10,000, have reportedly been deployed to Russia’s far western Kursk region, where they are now…

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What Trump’s Second Term Means for U.S. Support to Ukraine Amid Budapest Memorandum Commitments

With Donald Trump now elected to a second term as U.S. President, there are renewed questions surrounding America’s commitment to support Ukraine, especially given his public statements expressing a desire to reassess America’s foreign commitments. Ukraine’s decision to relinquish its nuclear weapons in 1994, under the Budapest Memorandum, secured assurances from the U.S., the U.K.,…

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Iran Opens ‘Mental Health Clinic’ to Treat Women Who Refuse to Wear Hijab

In a move that has stirred international outcry, Iran has opened a mental health facility in Tehran, dubbed the “Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal,” aimed at “treating” women and girls who resist the country’s compulsory hijab laws. This clinic, the latest tool of enforcement by the Islamic Republic, is part of an ongoing crackdown on…

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Far-Right Israeli Minister Endorses Mike Huckabee as Trump’s Ambassador Pick for Israel

November 12, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee would be nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel has sparked praise from some of Israel’s far-right political leaders. Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, expressed strong support for the nomination on social media, sharing emojis of the U.S. and…

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U.S. Walks Back Threat to Withhold Aid to Israel Despite Concerns Over Gaza

Washington, D.C., November 12, 2024 — The United States will not withhold military aid to Israel, the State Department confirmed Tuesday, reversing an earlier warning that aid could be contingent on improved humanitarian conditions in Gaza. The Biden administration had previously given Israel a 30-day window to enhance aid access to Gaza, with the potential for…

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Trump Announces Key Appointments: Noem for Homeland Security, Witkoff as Mideast Envoy, Huckabee for Israel Ambassador

Trump Announces Key Appointments: Ratcliffe for CIA, Noem for Homeland Security, Witkoff as Mideast Envoy, Huckabee for Israel Ambassador November 12, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled significant appointments for his forthcoming administration, selecting John Ratcliffe as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, real…