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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Biden's Role on the Trail: Less Than Expected

President Joe Biden is finding himself in a reduced role during the 2024 presidential campaign. His recent gaffes on the campaign trail have raised concerns among Vice President Kamala Harris’ aides, leading to a reassessment of how to use Biden’s time effectively. While he is scheduled to speak at

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post's New Direction: A Billionaire's Influence

Last week, the Washington Post made a surprising decision not to endorse any candidate in the presidential race. This was a first in 36 years and is said to have been ordered by Jeff Bezos, the newspaper's owner and billionaire founder of Amazon. Bezos bought the struggling newspaper in 2013. The r

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Weather Woes: How Rain and Snow Might Impact Voter Turnout in Key States

Next week's elections might face a unique challenge: bad weather. Voters in three crucial states—Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona—could be hit by snow and rain. These states are closely watched because they often decide who wins the presidential race. Early forecasts suggest that the northern areas

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Gaza Strike: New Hezbollah Leader Elected

Early Tuesday, an Israeli strike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya town killed at least 34 people. The target was a five-story building sheltering displaced Palestinians. Over half of the victims were women and children. This happens amidst a major Israeli operation in the area, which has lasted over t

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Tragic Strike in Gaza: What You Need to Know

Early on Tuesday, an Israeli strike hit a building in northern Gaza where displaced Palestinians were seeking shelter. The attack claimed the lives of at least 34 people, with more than half being women and children. This is just one of the many strikes that have been targeting areas where Palestini

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Politician's Football Fumble: A Gaming Gaffe Goes Viral

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota (D) found himself in the middle of a social media storm after a football term he used in a livestream went viral. Walz, who once coached high school football, was playing a video game called Madden with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Twitch. He poste

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Parents Group Launches Ad on Boys in Girls' Sports

A group called Moms for Liberty has just released their first digital ad. The ad highlights a dad helping his daughter train for a race and the disappointment she feels when she has to compete against a boy in a girls' sport. This situation is a result of recent changes to Title IX laws by the Biden

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Betting on Elections: Robinhood Enters the Game

Robinhood has made a splash in the political prediction market, allowing users to trade contracts on who will win the 2024 presidential election: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. From 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. ET, qualified U. S. citizens can jump into the game, but there's a limit of 5, 000 contracts per us

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Politics: Don't Let It Wreck Your Relationships

Last week, Republican Senator J. D. Vance gave some wise advice. He said we shouldn't cut off friends or family just because they vote differently. Why? Because politics shouldn't come between people who care about each other. It's sad to see folks ending long friendships or even family ties over wh

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Investments to Stop China's Military Tech Boom

The U. S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to curb American investments in China's advanced tech sectors like AI, computer chips, and quantum computing. This rule, resulting from President Joe Biden's August 2023 executive order, aims to restrict China's military advancements. The rule

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