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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Hand-Counting Rule in Georgia Gets Blocked

A Georgia judge has stopped a new rule that would've required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots. This rule was set to start on October 22, just two weeks before the election. The judge said it would cause confusion and chaos because there's not enough time to train poll workers. This rule

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

The Big Spend: Why Harris Campaign is Going All Out on Facebook Ads

Ever wondered why a presidential campaign would spend millions on a Facebook page with barely any followers? Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has shelled out over $11 million to promote a Facebook page called “The Daily Scroll.” This page isn’t some secret news outlet; it’s a way for the campai

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Ex-President Trump's Economy Chat: Inflation and More

Former President Donald Trump is set to speak with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait at the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday. The event, initially planned for 11 a.m. CT, has been pushed back to 11:45 a.m. CT. Trump's main message revolves around inflation, promising that if reelected,

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Lufthansa's Big Fine: A Lesson in Fair Treatment

In a surprising turn of events, the United States has hit German airline Lufthansa with a $4 million fine. The reason? Lufthansa didn't treat a group of Orthodox Jewish passengers fairly. This group was traveling from New York to Budapest, with a stop in Frankfurt. They were headed to an annual memo

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Georgia Sets New Early Voting Record amid Controversies and Recovery

Georgia saw a record-breaking turnout for early voting on Tuesday, with over 300,000 ballots cast. This is double the previous record from 2020, which stood at 136,000. The state, a crucial battleground, is still feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and controversial changes to election rules t

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Lt. Gov. Robinson Sues CNN Over Controversial Report

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has taken legal action against CNN, filing a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court. The lawsuit, announced at a news conference in Raleigh, alleges that CNN's recent report on Robinson’s past online activity was reckless and defamatory. The report claimed Robi

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Gun-Carrying Trump Supporter Arrested Near Rally Insists He's No Assassin

You might have heard the story about Vem Miller, the 49-year-old guy from Nevada who got arrested near a Donald Trump rally in Coachella, California. He was caught with guns and fake IDs, but Miller swears he wasn't up to anything bad. In a video, he claimed he was just a big Trump supporter, even s

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Call for Military Against Americans: A Disturbing Shift

Over the past week, former president Donald Trump has been making waves with his provocative statements. At recent rallies, he's been more aggressive than usual, even suggesting a woman heckler should be "taken care of" by her mother. But things escalated on a Sunday morning interview on Fox News. T

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

North Korea Destroys Old Roads, Tensions Rise

In a surprising move, North Korea blew up parts of old inter-Korean roads that weren't being used. This happened as tensions between North and South Korea were rising. The South Korean military said they're keeping a close eye on things, but didn't give many details. The day before, North Korea's l

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

China's Biggest Warplane Show Around Taiwan

On Monday, China pushed the limits by flying its largest number of warplanes around Taiwan during military drills. This move was a response to Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who spoke about protecting the island's sovereignty. The drills involved fighter jets, drones, warships, and coast guar

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