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Trump says he wants Republicans to 'nationalize' elections
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Trump says he wants Republicans to 'nationalize' elections

Imagine you have a big box of crayons, but instead of you deciding which colors to use, someone else tells you which crayons everyone should use and w...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead

Imagine if you had a really big box of crayons, and one day, someone else decided they wanted it. Now, replace the crayons with a whole country, and t...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
44 Things That’ll Help You Realize The Handyman Has Been Living In Your House All Along (Psst, It’s *You*)
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44 Things That’ll Help You Realize The Handyman Has Been Living In Your House All Along (Psst, It’s *You*)

Imagine you have a magic toolbox. Whenever something breaks at home, like a toy or a chair, you open this toolbox, and it helps you fix things all by ...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
The quiet reason why Trump is losing Gen Z
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The quiet reason why Trump is losing Gen Z

Imagine you're playing in a sandbox with your friends. Everyone agrees on the rules, like no throwing sand or no taking toys without asking. Now, imag...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
AI bots communicate via new social networking site
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AI bots communicate via new social networking site

Imagine you have a playground where only robots can go to chat and play games with each other. This new place on the internet, called Moltbook, is jus...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
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Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson arrested for fatally shooting his child in tragic accident
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Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson arrested for fatally shooting his child in tragic accident

Imagine if you accidentally knocked over a vase while playing, and it broke. This is a bit like what happened, but much, much sadder and more serious....

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
Holiday Horror ‘Unholy Night’ Lands at Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)
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Holiday Horror ‘Unholy Night’ Lands at Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Imagine you made a really cool, spooky drawing about Christmas. You want to show it to everyone in the world, but you need help to do that. So, you gi...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
Vonn, Gu and Malinin - global stars to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026
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Vonn, Gu and Malinin - global stars to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026

Imagine you have a big, shiny box of crayons with lots of different colors. Each crayon is special and can make beautiful pictures. Now, think of the ...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes
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China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes

Imagine you have a toy car with doors that can only be opened by pressing a special button. If that button stops working, the car's doors won't open! ...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress
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Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress

Imagine you have a favorite toy, and one day, someone breaks it by accident while they're trying to clean up your room. You'd be really sad, right? An...

Feb 4, 2026 1 min read
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Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election
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Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election

Imagine Costa Rica as a big classroom, and all the kids needed to pick a new class leader. They had a few kids to choose from, but they picked Laura F...

Feb 3, 2026 1 min read
Why Keke Palmer Says She'll Never Live With a Romantic Partner
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Why Keke Palmer Says She'll Never Live With a Romantic Partner

Imagine you have a super special clubhouse where all your favorite toys and snacks live. You love playing there, and sometimes you invite friends over...

Feb 3, 2026 1 min read
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