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CUBA SIEMPRE

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The week of Cuba independence day commemorates 115 years of the proclamation of the Republic of Cuba, when the people of Havana approached the bay to contemplate how the Cuban flag was hoisted for the first time in La Fortaleza de los Tres Reyes del Morro. It was not until May 20, 1902 when Cuba was recognized as an independent nation and when Tomás Estrada Palma was sworn in as the first president. That same day the American flag was lowered to raise for the first time the Cuban flag.
On this day the American troops began to back out and the power was transferred to the first president-elect Tomas Estrada Palma, thus fulfilling the greatest aspiration of the Cuban people to embark on the road to democracy.

USA IN PRC

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POTUS also invited Musk, Cook, and other prominent US executives to join him on his trip to China. Toppers from Big Tech to agriculture joined President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, according to a White House official.

FIRST vs FOURTH

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The central question is not whether surveillance exists, but how it is used. Targeted, lawful surveillance tied to specific threats is generally allowed. Surveillance that is broad, viewpoint-based, or likely to deter people from speaking, organizing, or practicing their beliefs risks violating the First Amendment.

NOT GOING BACK

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As America’s favorite pastime begins, the baseball season has a famous phrase, one, two three strike you’re out.
The favorable national environment and a potential #GOP polling collapse with #Latino voters could again make the #SunshineState competitive in the 2026 midterm elections. And not only in Florida.

CRUSADES

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There were eight major Crusade expeditions, each with distinct objectives and outcomes:

SUNDAY MOURNING

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Where are the James Madison followers when we need them now more than ever? The Father of the Constitution, Madison, also played a central role in drafting and promoting the Bill of Rights.
He was married to Dolley Madison, a prominent First Lady known for her political acumen, hospitality, and social grace.
A leader of the Democratic-Republican political party, Madison succeeded Thomas Jefferson in the presidency.
For those wondering “What did James Madison do?”, he authored the Virginia Plan, co-wrote the Federalist Papers, and championed religious freedom and checks and balances in government.

WRITERS ON THE STORM

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For the last few months American consumers been dealing with emergencies both big and small. Our hearts and minds continue racing and bolting from work, to our homes. We were sold the idea of winning and we are not flourishing. This is not what one third of the voters were expecting, while others didn’t vote.
"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust" is a phrase from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. Originating from Genesis 3:19 (for dust you are and to dust you shall return), it serves as a reminder of mortality and, in Christian theology, is paired with the hope of resurrection. We are writing at the crossroads, searching for a safe shelter while riding out the storm.

PERSIA TO IRAN

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Persia officially became Iran on March 21, 1935, when Reza Shah Pahlavi requested that foreign governments use the native name "Iran" instead of the Western name "Persia". The change aimed to foster national unity, reflect the country's ancient heritage, and differentiate it from Western colonial-era terminology
Persia is the historical Western name for modern-day Iran, officially rebranded in 1935, which encompasses the heart of the ancient Persian Empire. Situated in West Asia, this region is known for a 2,500-year legacy of art, culture, and power, with a majority Shia Muslim population today.

JUST FOR FUN?

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What are other words for just for fun? for the hell of it, for the heck of it, for the sake of it, for fun, for no reason in particular, for no particular reason, for no good reason… etc.