After President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate “wokeness” in America, construction workers began removing the city’s Black Lives Matter street mural in Washington, D.C., on March 10. The Trump administration also recently revived congressional efforts to put Washington back under direct federal control, according to AP News.
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Good News Lions is the Nation & World section’s bi-weekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is human and animal collaborations.
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After filing for bankruptcy six years ago, Forever 21 is ready to close its doors in shopping malls after filing for bankruptcy again earlier this month.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20 with the goal of dismantling the United States Department of Education, according to AP News.
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A Newark, New Jersey detective was killed and another officer critically injured after being engaged in a shootout with a 14-year-old suspect on March 7. The teenage suspect has been taken into custody on murder charges, according to USA Today.
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After the Trump administration enacted an executive order to remove diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the workplace on Jan. 21, several prominent corporations have announced plans to scale back from their respective DEI initiatives.
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President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has triggered a fury of responses from the Czech Republic. The Feb. 28 meeting was expected to discuss ongoing United States involvement in Ukraine’s defense against Russian invasion. However, talks ended abruptly after contentious debate, much of which focused on Zelenskyy’s gratitude for U.S. financial and military assistance.
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A letter from the United States Department of Education sent on Feb. 27 stated that it could cut federal funding from schools that continue to teach diversity, equity and inclusion in its curriculum, according to AP News. However, curriculum with DEI continues to be taught in many schools, despite these executive orders.
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President Donald Trump delivered a joint session address lasting one hour and 50 minutes to Congress on March 4 at the United States Capitol. In this address, Trump spoke on a variety of topics, including the economy, education system and cutting government waste through the Department of Government Efficacy. Trump also spoke of his tariff plan for foreign countries and the Russia-Ukraine war.
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President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal of the United States buying Greenland has drawn disapproval from a majority of Greenlanders, according to a poll produced by Danish publication Berlingske. According to NPR, Trump initially introduced this proposal on Truth Social in December 2024, stating, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”
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A 24-hour economic blackout on Feb. 28 aimed to stall all economic activity, predominantly targeting major corporations to show power elites that everyday consumers are the backbone of the economy. The movement, organized by The People’s Union USA, gained momentum among American customers on social media platforms.
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President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 26 that he plans to implement a new gold card program for foreign-born immigrants looking for a route to citizenship, according to AP News. Unlike previous programs, such as the green card, the gold card will be distributed via a commercial system and is set to be sold for $5 million.
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Pope Francis is currently battling double pneumonia, according to AP News. The Vatican stated that a CT chest scan showed the beginning stages of the illness. In an effort to improve the pope’s health, he is being treated with cortisone and antibiotics.
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Two British nationals are facing espionage charges after being taken into custody by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps last month during a “round-the-world” motorbike trip, according to the Sunday Times.
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The United States Agency for International Development was established in 1961 when former President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order to promote American progress abroad, according to USAID Archives. USAID was created to provide foreign assistance and humanitarian aid, supporting economic development, education, healthcare and disaster relief across the globe. However, Al Jazeera stated the agency has come under fire in recent years, with figures like President Donald Trump and Elon Musk calling for its defunding, citing concerns over wasteful spending.
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President Donald Trump announced a controversial takeover plan of Gaza during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Feb. 5. This was the president's first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office last month.
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The Good News Lion is the Nation & World section’s biweekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is looking forward to the future.
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Book banning across the United States has escalated in recent years, with over 10,000 public school book bans in the 2023-24 academic year alone, according to PEN America, a nonprofit organization aimed at protecting the freedom of expression through literature advancement.
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Google Calendar has removed several cultural celebrations such as Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Pride Month. According to the New York Post, this resulted from the Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Other celebrations like Hispanic Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and more were also erased.
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