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Elizabeth Volpert

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On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during his event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was one of the most famous and polarizing conservative public figures, known for his outspoken religious and right-wing beliefs. He was an avid MAGA supporter, and opposed abortions, LGBT+ rights, gun control, and immigrant rights. In the divided climate of our country, he had as many supporters as he had critics. Now, these two groups are clashing over his death.

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Charlie Kirk

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On the 7th of April, Todd Golden’s Florida Gators defeated the Houston Cougars in the NCAA tournament final.

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Florida Gators win NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship

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Whether you first heard of him through Tiktok edits or on NBC News, the shooter of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has become one of the most talked-about figures going into 2025.

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Luigi Mangione arriving in Manhattan surrounded by heavily-armed police and federal agents on Dec. 19, 2024

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“Suozzi took back the seat he held for 6 years before Santos, which has narrowed the gap between Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives; now a close 219 - 213. This could be a significant aid to the Democrats in the November elections”.

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Former Representative George Santos

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Beginning on September 19th, just a 20 minute drive from the Leman Upper School, the United Nations met to discuss and debate this year’s critical issues.

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Image of 2023 United Nations National Assembly

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Mississippi Government passes new law, which people have coined the "Modren Jim Crow Law".

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Looking at Biden's State of the Union Address, including Biden's mentions of recovery from COVID, abortion, gun violence and the US's involvement in the Russia v Ukraine War.

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