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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

The AI Bill Debate: Why California's Governor Said No

In a surprising move, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, decided to veto a bill that aimed to control the potential dangers of highly advanced AI models. This bill, SB 1047, was at the center of a heated debate among activists and companies involved in AI development. Supporters warned about the r

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Rep. Greene Sticks to Weather Control Claim After Hurricane Devastation

After a recent hurricane devastated parts of the Southeastern United States, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia has been causing quite a stir online. She's been saying that some mysterious "they" can control the weather, and she's not backing down on this claim despite all the critic

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Trump's Return to PA: A Look at His Rally

Former President Donald Trump recently made a stop in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thousands of supporters flocked to see him, gathering at the Butler Farm Show Complex. The event was well-anticipated, with people arriving hours before it started. Backstage, notable figures like Eric Trump and his wife Lar

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Women of Color Face More Online Abuse When Running for Congress

A recent study by the Center for Democracy and Technology and the University of Pittsburgh found that women of color running for Congress in 2024 have been disproportionately targeted with offensive and hateful speech on social media. The report analyzed over 800,000 tweets from May to August this y

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Senators Back African Trade Deal as China Competition Heats Up

The Senate Finance Committee met recently to discuss extending two important trade programs: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). These programs help remove trade barriers for African goods coming into the U.S. AGOA is due to expire next year

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Jared Kushner's Saudi Deals: A Closer Look

Jared Kushner stepped down from his White House role and not long after, his business firm secured billions in deals with Saudi Arabia. This quick turnaround has sparked questions. Are these deals purely about money, or is there something more? Some people are suspicious that politics might be invol

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Campaign Finance Case: Charges Dropped for Defendant

On Tuesday, one of the six people accused in a campaign finance scheme involving Mayor Eric Adams's contributors had their charges dismissed. Ronald Peek, 66, was part of a group indicted last July for allegedly funneling money to Adams's campaign through straw donors between 2020 and 2021. Manhatta

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Tax Uprising: Youth Take to Streets and Social Media

In Kenya, the tension between citizens and the government has hit a boiling point. On Thursday, Nairobi witnessed intense clashes between protesters and police. The spark? A controversial finance bill that's up for vote in Parliament. Young Kenyans, some as young as 18, are fighting against proposed

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Protests: Missing People and Internet Fears

In Kenya, worries are growing as some protesters seem to have disappeared during demonstrations against tax hikes. The country is in a state of unrest, with people taking part in what they call the "7 Days of Rage." They plan to shut down Kenya and gather at parliament in Nairobi on Tuesday. Social

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Parliament in Chaos: Protesters Clash, Fire Erupts

Imagine this: a parliament building in flames, lawmakers running for their lives, and thousands of protesters shouting outside. This isn't a scene from a movie; it happened today in Kenya. The cause? A controversial finance bill that some people think will make life too expensive. Police tried to st

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