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What lies ahead for the U.S. after Trump's second victory

  Photo from Donald Trump's FB page. Donald Trump's 2024 victory marks a significant shift in the U.S. political landscape, reshaping both domestic and international priorities.  His success was bolstered by unexpected voter support in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina, and an increase in support among Black and Latino voters, especially men, in these crucial areas.  Trump’s campaign capitalized on discontent with the economy, concerns over immigration, and doubts about democratic integrity, key issues that resonated across demographics. Internationally, Trump's win introduces uncertainties, especially regarding relations with NATO and allies in Europe.  Trump’s proposals include imposing high tariffs on Chinese goods and potentially European imports, and he has suggested reducing U.S. support for Ukraine, which raises concerns about future conflicts with Russia and impacts on European security.  His aggressive stance on trade an...

Who really shot Kennedy?

  Illustrative image created by ChatGPT The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, remains one of the most controversial and enduring mysteries in American history. While the Warren Commission concluded in 1964 that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, firing from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, many people have questioned this finding. Skepticism arose immediately, fueled by inconsistencies, potential motives, and the sudden murder of Oswald by nightclub owner Jack Ruby before he could stand trial. The official version presented by the Warren Commission was that Oswald, a former U.S. Marine with a history of defecting to the Soviet Union, fired three shots at the presidential motorcade. The shots struck Kennedy twice, with the fatal one hitting him in the head. Despite this account, a range of alternative theories quickly emerged, with many suggesting that other parties may have been involved in the assassination. One of the most ...