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The Free Press Heroes of 2025. Plus . . .

JL;DR SUMMARY In this edition of The Free Press's "The Front Page," a reflective look at 2025 features a celebration of unsung heroes who made a substantial impact during the year, demonstrating the power of individual action during challenging times. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Iran ProtestsDiversity InitiativesGeopolitical Developments2025 RetrospectionTaiwan China TensionsU.S. Arms DealU.S. Ukraine Peace PlanBeyoncé BillionaireFree Press AccountabilityVenezuela Intervention

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Taiwan
"Taiwans armed forces conducted rapid response exercises on Monday in response to military activity by Chinas Peoples Liberation Army on December 29."
China
"China launched military exercises around Taiwan, mobilizing naval, air, ground, and missile forces."
Israel
"While meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump said if Iran tried to rebuild its nuclear capabilities, well knock the hell out of them."
Mar-a-Lago, Florida, United States
"While meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump said if Iran tried to rebuild its nuclear capabilities, well knock the hell out of them."
Tehran, Iran
"Protests erupted across Tehran as Irans currency hit a record low against the dollar."
Venezuela
"The U.S. conducted its first land strike against Venezuela in its counternarcotics efforts last week, President Trump confirmed."
Ukraine
"After meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky said that the two presidents were 90 percent agreed on a revised 20-point peace plan and 100 percent agreed on security guarantees."
Russian Federation
"Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin had a positive call on Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said."
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