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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Teases Trump Over Crowd Sizes at Wisconsin Rally

Vice President Kamala Harris faced some hecklers during her campaign rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Thursday. She was talking about the fight for abortion rights and criticizing ex-President Donald Trump when some people in the crowd started shouting that she was lying. Harris didn't let it faze

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

A Night of Laughs and Jabs: Trump and Melania at the Al Smith Dinner

Last Thursday, Donald and Melania Trump made a rare public appearance together at the Al Smith charity dinner in New York City. Dressed in their best black-tie outfits, they walked into the event with smiles. Donald gave the keynote speech, making jokes about his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, N

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk Speaks on Election Conspiracies at PA Event

Elon Musk recently hosted his first solo town hall in Pennsylvania, showing support for Donald Trump. During a Q&A, he shared conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. Musk suggested that mail-in ballots without proof of citizenship make cheating "impossible to prove." However, experts say voter

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Texas Takes Action Against Doctor for Providing Gender-Affirming Care

A recent lawsuit filed in Texas has sparked attention as the state takes aim at a Dallas physician, Dr. May Lau. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that Dr. Lau provided hormone therapies to over 20 minors, violating a state ban on gender-affirming care for youth under 18. This lawsuit, a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

More Court Docs Out: Trump's Jan. 6 Case Updates

A U.S. judge decided it's time to let the public see more documents about the case against former President Donald Trump. These documents are part of the investigation into whether Trump tried to interfere with the 2020 election. There are over 1,800 pages in total, but some details are still covere

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Senator Ernst Questions SBA's Handling of Disaster Funds

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently expressed worries about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) transparency in dealing with disaster relief funds. This concern arose after President Joe Biden revealed that the SBA's loan program for disaster relief had run out of money following Hurricanes

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Should California Boost Wages with Proposition 32?

Proposition 32 is a proposal that aims to gradually raise California's minimum wage to $18 an hour within two years. This would make California the state with the highest minimum wage in the country. The current minimum wage levels were set through a deal struck by state lawmakers back in 2016. Vic

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris's New Plan for Black Men: A Closer Look

Vice President Kamala Harris has recently rolled out an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," hoping to boost her support among this crucial voting group. The plan includes access to business loans, mentorship programs, and the legalization of recreational marijuana. It also aims to protect cryptocurr

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

The MSG Boss and His Family's Big Bet on Mayor Adams

Billionaire James Dolan, who owns Madison Square Garden, and his family and business associates have donated over $60,000 to Mayor Eric Adams in recent months. This happened while MSG was lobbying City Hall about important business matters, like the renewal of a special permit for the arena. The per

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Which Party Promises What: A Closer Look at B. C. ’s Election Platforms

British Columbia's upcoming election has politicians promising big changes on issues like housing, healthcare, and the environment. Let's dive into what each major party is offering. David Eby, the NDP leader, wants to build 300,000 more homes for the middle class. He also plans to bump up the spec

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