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Iran’s top security official in Oman following nuclear talks with US
Imagine you have a big box of crayons, and your friend wants to borrow the special sparkly one that everyone likes. But, you're a bit worried because ...
Jon Stewart Roasts MAGA Meltdown Over Bad Bunny Halftime Show: “So Triggered … They Need To Create Their Own Safe Space Alternative”
Imagine you're watching your favorite cartoon, and suddenly it changes into a show you don't like. You might feel upset or want to watch something els...
Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
Imagine your body is like a castle, and germs are like tiny invaders trying to attack the castle. Sepsis is when the body's soldiers get a bit too wil...
Marc Anthony says Beckham family feud is ‘hardly the truth’ after getting dragged into drama
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death confirmed as blood clot
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs had Miami club pay $100K in cash ahead of appearance months before his arrest
Imagine you want to have a super cool birthday party, and you invite a magician who asks for his payment in lots of coins before he shows up. So, your...
Buddhist monks head to DC to finish a 'Walk for Peace' that captivated millions
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The Papers: 'Streeting accused of coup' and 'King: We'll help police'
Imagine you're playing a game where everyone gets to be a leader for a day. One day, it's a big day because someone tries to change the rules, and eve...
Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions
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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
Imagine you have a toy store, and every year, you decide which toys to bring in based on what games your friends like the most. This year, everyone lo...
The “boys club” that protected Epstein
Imagine you have a group of friends at school who always stick together and help each other out, even when one of them does something wrong. Now, ther...
Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Imagine you have a big jar of cookies that everyone in the playground wants. Now, imagine if the most popular kid in the playground, let's call her Sa...
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