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Author: Allison Bennett

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Allison Bennett

The NHL Returns to the Winter Olympics

The 2014 Sochi Olympics, a personal project of Russian President Vladimir Putin, are known for being the most expensive Olympic Games, as well as the most controversial. Teams Canada, USA, and above all, Russia, had their heart set on winning men’s ice hockey gold. Since the Cold War ended, ice hockey has remained one of the greatest fundamental tests of strength between the nations, reports BBC. Twelve international teams participated with players from the National Hockey League (NHL), and after 12 days of intense ice hockey, Team Canada, led by captain Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, took home gold.

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International News
Allison Bennett

Syria’s Post-War Recovery

On Monday, March 17, at a European Union-led conference in Brussels, Belgium, international donors pledged nearly $6.5 billion in aid to support Syria’s reconstruction after the fall of the Assad regime, aiming to stabilize the country and help Syria’s new leadership rebuild infrastructure to encourage a peaceful political transition within the country, reports The Jerusalem Post. 

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2025International NewsMiddle East
Allison Bennett

Israel Delays Release of Hundreds of Palestinians “Until Further Notice.”

The Palestinian Prisoners Society reported early Sunday, February 23 that Israel has delayed an expected release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange for returned Israeli hostages “until further notice,” CNN reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the postponement “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies,” of the handovers of Israeli captives in Gaza.

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2025International News
Allison Bennett

Elon Musk’s Far-Right German Party Event Appearance

During United States President Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony, Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk slapped his right hand on his chest before shooting his arm diagonally upwards, palm facing down, twice during his speech. Musk’s actions have sparked heavy debate, with observers arguing over how to interpret the action, many believing the arm movement appeared to be a Nazi salute. 

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