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On August 16, 2025, the US State Department suspended visitor visas for Gaza residents, including children needing medical care, amid a review triggered by far-right activist Laura Loomer's social media posts alleging recent flights bringing Palestinians from Gaza to US airports. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited concerns over links between some aid groups and Hamas, prompting a visa pause and reevaluation.
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US President Trump predicts an end to the Gaza conflict within weeks, amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises. Some US lawmakers, including Bernie Sanders and Marjorie Taylor Greene, call for increased compassion and criticize US aid policies, highlighting the worsening famine and civilian suffering in Gaza. The UN warns of a man-made famine, while Israeli and US officials dispute reports of starvation.
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Florida's extensive natural springs, vital for drinking water and recreation, face increasing pollution from agriculture, development, and climate change. Authorities are pausing some construction to protect water sources, but pollution levels remain high, threatening ecosystems and water quality across the state.
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The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah has ignited a debate over political violence, free speech, and social media censorship in the US. Trump praised Kirk as a martyr, while critics condemn the backlash against those expressing dissent. Several individuals face job suspensions over their reactions to the killing.
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The fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has triggered a wave of social media backlash and institutional punishments. Public officials, companies, and universities are firing or suspending employees over reactions to the event, raising concerns about free speech and political polarization in the US.
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On November 5, 2025, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and the first Muslim mayor of New York City, won a decisive victory over Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. His progressive platform includes rent freezes, free childcare, and taxing the wealthy. Mamdani has vowed to stand up to President Donald Trump, who has threatened to withhold federal funds and questioned Mamdani's citizenship. Mamdani plans to engage with Trump on city issues while opposing policies harmful to New Yorkers.