POLITICS

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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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Cracks Down on Investments Aiding China's Military Tech

The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

“Storms and Lies: Why FEMA Needs More Than Words”

Hurricanes Helene and Milton are set to cause massive damage, similar to Katrina and Sandy. But after the storms, something else spread: fake news. Politicians like Donald Trump and Elon Musk claimed FEMA was wasting money on illegal immigrants or controlling the weather. While these claims are fals

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Town Hall: A Mixed Bag

Vice President Kamala Harris faced some tough questions at her recent Pennsylvania town hall. Democratic strategist David Axelrod called her responses a "word salad, " saying she didn't answer questions directly. This wasn't just one person's opinion. Other commentators like Van Jones also found her

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Michigan Voters Speak: Who Will Win the State in 2024?

In the swing state of Michigan, the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is heating up. Just like in 2016 and 2020, Michigan is a crucial state for winning the presidency. Recently, a diverse group of Michigan voters — five independents, four Democrats, and two Republicans —

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Crime Crackdown: Governor Newsom’s Last-Minute Efforts Before Proposition 36 Vote

Governor Gavin Newsom has been on a mission to tackle organized retail theft and property crimes across California. After a statewide tour, he highlighted recent achievements, like the $267 million invested in local and state law enforcement to handle these issues. The results? Over 10, 000 arrests

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