Year: 2025

Aug
11
2025
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By Lily Chang
A New Zealand mother and her 6-year-old son made a brief trip to Canada. They have spent weeks detained by ICE

New Zealand mom and 6-year-old son held by ICE for weeks following short Canada visit

International
The tale of a mother from New Zealand and her little son, who have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for several weeks after a brief visit to Canada, has highlighted the intricacies and frequently harsh conditions of today's immigration enforcement. What started as a short family holiday has, according to reports, turned into an extended and distressing detention, bringing up critical concerns regarding the procedures and humanitarian factors within the U.S. immigration framework. This situation has incited anger among immigration supporters and global onlookers, who are challenging the justification for such a drastic reaction to what…
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Aug
11
2025
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By Lily Chang
Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling

JK Rowling and Sturgeon book fuel ongoing trans row

Culture and Entertainment
The publication of a new memoir by former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has reignited a long-standing and deeply contentious debate with author J.K. Rowling over transgender rights. This ongoing public feud, which has played out on social media and in the press for years, has once again been brought to the forefront, showcasing the stark ideological divide between two of Scotland's most prominent public figures. The release of the book, which contains Sturgeon's reflections on her time in office, has provided a new platform for their differing perspectives to clash, drawing renewed attention to a polarized and emotional issue.The…
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Aug
10
2025
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By Lily Chang
An Irish town makes all the world’s Botox. Trump’s trade deal could leave a mark

Trump’s trade deal could hit the Irish town making the world’s Botox

International
The small Irish town of Westport, the global hub for the manufacturing of Botox, is facing an uncertain future as a new trade deal proposed by the Trump administration looms. The town's economy is heavily reliant on the Allergan plant, the sole facility responsible for producing the world's supply of the popular cosmetic and medical product. The potential changes brought about by this trade agreement could have far-reaching consequences for the town's workforce and its economic stability, highlighting the delicate balance of global supply chains and international relations.The Allergan facility is not just a major employer in Westport; it is…
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Aug
10
2025
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By Lily Chang
People moved back to Pompeii after devastating eruption, excavations reveal

Pompeii repopulated after eruption, according to latest excavation reports

Science and Technology
Recent archaeological findings in Pompeii have revealed a remarkable and previously under-examined aspect of the ancient city’s history: people returned to the site after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. This new evidence challenges the long-held belief that Pompeii was immediately and permanently abandoned, offering a more nuanced picture of the tragedy's aftermath. These discoveries suggest that survivors, and possibly even looters, returned to the buried city to recover valuables, salvage materials, and perhaps mourn their lost loved ones, demonstrating a powerful human connection to the place even in its destruction.The new excavations, conducted in a previously…
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