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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Purge: Supreme Court Gives Green Light

In a quick move, the Supreme Court's conservative justices let Virginia continue its voter registration purge. This comes after a federal judge found the state illegally removed over 1, 600 voters in the last two months. Virginia says it's targeting non-citizens, but critics worry that American citi

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Betting on a Better School? How Missouri's Sports Betting Tax Plan Measures Up

Ever heard of a new way to fund schools? Missouri is voting on it! They want to legalize sports betting and use the taxes for education. Sounds great, right? But hold on, there's a catch. Some of the money sportsbooks use to attract bettors won't be taxed. That's what policymakers are debating right

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Presidential Race 2024: A Tight Finish with Uncertainty

The final stretch of the presidential race is like sitting in a calm hurricane eye, with anticipation building. It feels a lot like the 2000 and 2004 elections, where polls showed a close race and key swing states split their votes. This year, we could see a similar split in the seven major battlegr

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Local News Going Extinct: Who's to Blame?

Newspapers are shutting down faster than you can say "breaking news. " In just one year, 127 newspapers vanished, leaving behind "news deserts" where people don't have access to local news. This trend isn't slowing down, either. Since 2005, the U. S. has lost over a third of its newspapers. Ouch! W

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Insider Spills Beans on Madigan’s Power

Will Cousineau, a big-name lobbyist who once worked for Michael Madigan, will be back on the stand this Wednesday. He’s giving a sneak peek into how Madigan ran things in Springfield and the Democratic Party. Cousineau has already been a part of other cases, including one against ComEd and another a

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ivanka and Jared: Navigating New Paths

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the power couple once deeply involved in politics, have now decided to explore new horizons beyond the political arena. Jared has shifted his focus to running a high-stakes investment fund with significant Middle Eastern connections, while Ivanka has immersed herself

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Health Care Showdown: Trump vs Harris in 2024

In the upcoming 2024 presidential election, the healthcare debate is back in the spotlight with two clear contenders: former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Their views on health care couldn't be more different. Harris, once a backer of the "Medicare for All" bill that aimed

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Middle-Class Families Struggle with Childbirth Costs, Mayan City Discovered

It's election season, and the candidates are making their final pleas. Vice President Kamala Harris promised to find common ground and help with economic issues, like controlling grocery prices and assisting first-time home buyers. On the other hand, former President Donald Trump focused on immigrat

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Sun Power for Ukrainians: Crafting Portable Solar Panels

In the heart of Wisconsin, students and community members at UW-Eau Claire gathered to make a difference. They weren't studying for exams or playing sports—they were building portable solar panels. The goal? To bring light and warmth to Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. Ukraine faces harsh winte

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

U. S. Reports North Korean Forces in Russia's Battle

The United States has shared a significant detail about North Korea’s involvement in the Ukraine war. A spokesperson from the Pentagon revealed that North Korea has dispatched around 10, 000 troops to support Russia. Some of these soldiers have already moved towards the Kursk region, which borders U

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