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Voting Day: Why Your Ballot Matters

July 4, 2026

The day the nation comes together to cast ballots is more than a routine event; it’s a chance for every citizen to shape the future. Even if you think your vote is just one of millions, it can tip the balance on local school budgets or national policy. In recent elections, a handful of swing c

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Joyful Politics: Lessons for Politicians Beyond New York

July 4, 2026

New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has mixed policy results after six months in office. He won a deal to grow early childhood programs, but struggled to get the state to tax the rich and will wait until 2027 for city grocery stores. What stands out is Mamdani’s “politics of joy. ” He celebra

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Immigrants and Patriotism: A New Take on July 4

July 4, 2026

The mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, used the Fourth of July to remind people that America’s promise is still alive. He spoke not only to his city but also to anyone who has ever come to the U. S. with hope. He began by saying that even though the old frontier is gone and we have landed on th

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Trump Says His Kids Run the Money, No Legal Problems

July 4, 2026

Donald Trump told CNBC that he has no idea about his own business deals because his children handle all the money. He said that this is fine and nothing illegal. The new financial papers show he earned over $2 billion in his first year back as president. In 2025 he made about $1. 4 billion

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America’s Journey: Curiosity, Freedom and Progress

July 4, 2026

The United States has grown into a global leader in science, tech, schools and health over the last 250 years since its July 4, 1776 declaration of independence. Its rise was not accidental; it stemmed from hard work, honesty and a relentless urge to try new ideas. A big part of this drive is the

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Art Center Stands Strong: Director Keeps His Post Amid Campus Shake‑Up

July 4, 2026

A sudden clash erupted last week when the university tried to fire the art center’s director, Scott Propeack. The museum’s board was shocked but refused to let the move go through. They declared that Propeack would stay in charge. The university admitted it had overstepped but said it will no longe

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Military Use in Politics Sparks Debate Among Former Top General

July 4, 2026

Former chief of the Joint Chiefs, a retired Air Force general who was dismissed by the current defense secretary, recently voiced concerns about deploying troops for domestic tasks. In a piece written with two co‑authors, he warned that such actions blur the line between military duty and political

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Conservative Leaders Rise Across Latin America

July 4, 2026

Peru has chosen a new president who is known for hard‑line policies on crime. Keiko Fujimori, a former businesswoman and daughter of the late dictator Alberto Fujimori, won the runoff election. She plans to build large prisons and strengthen borders to stop drug trafficking. In Colombia, Abel

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Peru’s New President and a World of Political Surprises

July 4, 2026

A woman named Keiko Fujimori has won the presidential race in Peru after a second round of voting. She beat her rival with a clear majority, and people now expect her to lead the country for the next four years. Her victory shows that Peruvian voters want a different direction after years of politic

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Guard Troops Swarm Washington Ahead of July 4

July 4, 2026

The capital saw a surge in National Guard presence after the president ordered hundreds of soldiers to take up posts last August. He promised to “rescue” the city from crime and chaos, even though violent incidents had dropped to a three‑decade low. The troops first appeared at popular sites on th