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What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
Imagine you have a lemonade stand, and you sell lemonade to your neighbor who loves it! But one day, your mom says that your neighbor has to give her ...
Ukrainian military chaplain shares wisdom from the frontlines
Imagine you have a really wise friend who sees a lot, even when things get super tough, like when you fall off your bike but get right back on. Now, i...
Prince William says he’s ‘not in a calm state’ as he arrives at BAFTA Awards after ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest
Imagine you're going to a big, fun party where everyone is excited to see you, but you just found out your favorite toy broke. That's a bit like how P...
Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party
Imagine you have a favorite game that you play every day, and you always get to be the leader because it's your game and your rules. Now, think about ...
John Oliver Weighs in on Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Over a “Boring Computer Crime”: “The Method Doesn’t Matter … You Have Been Stopped”
Imagine if someone did something naughty, like sneaking cookies from the cookie jar when they weren't supposed to. Now, imagine if instead of cookies,...
Warner Bros International Television Production Locks Down Slate Featuring Court Room Battles, Artemis Moon Mission & L.S. Lowry; ‘FBoy Island’ Spin-Off Also Showcased
Imagine your toy box is full of different toys. Each toy represents a different show that you can watch on TV. Now, Warner Bros, a big company that ma...
Powerful winter storm slams US northeast as New York City issues travel ban
Imagine it's winter and you decide to throw a huge snowball party, but then, whoosh! A giant snowstorm comes in and dumps so much snow everywhere, it'...
BBC says racial slur shouted at 'Sinners' actors during BAFTAs was result of Tourette syndrome
Imagine you're at a big school assembly where everyone is watching a play. Suddenly, someone shouts something really mean and not nice at the actors. ...
Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
Imagine you have a big box of crayons. One of the crayons, let's call it Red, is the boss of the box. One day, someone takes Red out of the box becaus...
Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
Imagine you have a super secure fort where no one is allowed to enter without permission. Now, imagine someone tried to sneak into this fort with a to...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sweeps Annie Awards
Imagine you have a basket full of your favorite toys, and there’s a contest at school to see whose toys are the coolest. “KPop Demon Hunters” is...
Garcia beats Barrios to claim WBC welterweight title
Imagine you have a schoolyard game where kids compete to be the king or queen of the hill. Now, imagine two kids, Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios, are p...
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