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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Fast Food Controversy: After Trump's Visit, A Pennsylvania McDonald's Faces Threats and Mixed Reviews

It was just another Sunday at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, until former President Donald Trump stepped in to help with the orders. What followed was a whirlwind of attention, security concerns, and mixed opinions, both online and off. The McDonald's didn't expect to suddenly b

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Delayed Vote on Trump Advisor's Censure: Politics or Academic Freedom?

A recent vote by Stanford's Faculty Senate to decide whether to lift the censure on Scott Atlas, a COVID-19 adviser to former President Trump, has been delayed. The Senate wants to avoid any political interpretations, especially with the 2024 elections coming up. This delay seems to be a way to stee

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

'Experts Worry: Trump's Behavior Threatens Democracy'

More than 200 mental health professionals are speaking out. They say Donald Trump's behavior fits the description of a severe personality disorder called malignant narcissism. This makes him deceitful, destructive, and dangerous, they warn. They think he's not fit to lead and is a big threat to demo

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Peabody Pauses on Tobacco Ban: A Different Approach

The Peabody Board of Health decided to put the brakes on a proposed "generational smoking ban" after a lengthy public meeting. This ban aimed to restrict tobacco sales to people born after 2004, gradually phasing out sales over time. Supporters argued it would reduce public health risks without harm

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Crypto Groups Back Cruz in Texas Senate Race

Two political action committees linked to the cryptocurrency industry are stepping in to support Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in his close reelection battle against Democratic U. S. Representative Colin Allred. Allred isn't known for being against crypto; he even voted for a key industry bill this yea

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Nuns in Pennsylvania Face False Voter Fraud Claims

In the bustling town of Erie, Pennsylvania, a group of nuns from the Benedictine Sisters of Erie found themselves at the center of a false voter fraud accusation. A Republican canvasser, while going door-to-door, claimed that 53 voters were registered at the monastery's address, but no one lived the

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

King Charles Urges Commonwealth to Face Its Past

King Charles recently spoke up at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, pushing the organization to confront its troubling history. He acknowledged the ongoing pain from the past, emphasizing the need to learn from history to build a better future. Charles highlighted the importance of choosing unity ov

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

King Charles: We Can't Change the Past, But We Can Learn From It

At a recent Commonwealth summit in Samoa, King Charles III addressed leaders about the painful past of slavery. He acknowledged that the past can't be altered but emphasized the importance of learning from history to address current inequalities. Charles encouraged leaders to use the right language

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

”Calming the Chaos: Managing Poll Observers in 2024”

Election day can get messy, and poll watchers can make things even tougher. Take Wisconsin's recent election, for example. Some poll watchers disrupted the process by questioning every absentee ballot. Yes, you read that right, every single one! Officials had no choice but to call the police to get

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Hot Topic: Biden's New Plan to Help Struggling Student Loan Borrowers

Are you drowning in student loan debt due to unexpected hardships? The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help out. On Friday, they proposed a plan that might forgive loans for people hit by serious problems like natural disasters or huge medical bills. It's still not clear exactly

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