🏛️ Politics

February 21, 2026

How should Congress balance immigration policies with the personal stories of those affected?

The brothers of Renee Good, Luke and Brent Ganger, told lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Tuesday that their lives have “forever” changed following the fatal shooting of their sister in Minneapolis by immigration enforcement personnel. During testimony in front of Democratic lawmakers, Luke Ganger said the fatal shooting of his sister on Jan. 7 was […]

United States

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 21, 2026

How could changes in China’s military leadership affect its plans for Taiwan?

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control, but has also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan

Taiwan

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🏛️ Politics

February 20, 2026

What are the important issues for Los Angeles voters as new candidates enter the mayoral race?

Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass

United States

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🏛️ Politics

February 18, 2026

What are the effects of protecting or removing deportation status for Haitians living in the U.S.?

The ruling pauses the Trump administration’s plan to end a program that has allowed more than 350,000 people from Haiti to remain in the United States

United States

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 18, 2026

What are the possible effects of China's decision to reverse the death sentence for the Canadian on international relations?

The ruling by China’s highest court followed a recent meeting between China and Canada’s top leaders that led to a thaw in the two countries’ relations

China

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 18, 2026

What impact do military drills in the Strait of Hormuz have on US-Iran relations and global security?

The drills come as a second US carrier is heading to the region amid US President Trump’s threats to use military force if Tehran does not agree to restrictions on its nuclear program during indirect negotiations mediated by Oman

Iran

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 18, 2026

What are the possible outcomes of the U.S. and Iran nuclear talks, and how might they affect peace in the region?

President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack

Global

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💻 Technology

February 15, 2026

What should we consider about the impact of big tech companies' spending on AI development and its effects on society?

The company reported a strong holiday quarter on Thursday. But its spending, like that at other big technology companies, is starting to make investors nervous

United States

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 12, 2026

What are the possible effects of Jimmy Lai's sentencing on freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong?

Rights groups condemned the 78-year-old's 20-year prison term, calling it 'effectively a death sentence' and a grave injustice. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have called for Lai's release

Hong Kong

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 10, 2026

What are the effects of Jimmy Lai's sentence on press freedom and public expression in Hong Kong?

The 78-year-old British national is one of the highest-profile critics of Beijing-driven changes to Hong Kong’s governance

Hong Kong

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 10, 2026

What are the effects of Jimmy Lai's sentence on press freedom and public expression in Hong Kong?

The 78-year-old British national is one of the highest-profile critics of Beijing-driven changes to Hong Kong’s governance

Hong Kong

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📈 Economy

February 09, 2026

How should Canada balance its auto industry needs with potential trade changes from the U.S.?

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government plans to change its tariff system to create a stronger financial incentive for automakers to invest in Canada, resisting US efforts to lure factory jobs away

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How should Congress balance immigration policies with the personal stories of those affected?

How could changes in China’s military leadership affect its plans for Taiwan?

What are the important issues for Los Angeles voters as new candidates enter the mayoral race?

What are the effects of protecting or removing deportation status for Haitians living in the U.S.?

What are the possible effects of China's decision to reverse the death sentence for the Canadian on international relations?

What impact do military drills in the Strait of Hormuz have on US-Iran relations and global security?

What are the possible outcomes of the U.S. and Iran nuclear talks, and how might they affect peace in the region?

What should we consider about the impact of big tech companies' spending on AI development and its effects on society?

What are the possible effects of Jimmy Lai's sentencing on freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong?

What are the effects of Jimmy Lai's sentence on press freedom and public expression in Hong Kong?

What are the effects of Jimmy Lai's sentence on press freedom and public expression in Hong Kong?

How should Canada balance its auto industry needs with potential trade changes from the U.S.?