POLITICS

Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Young Faces in Trump’s Cabinet: A New Era for MAGA?

Donald Trump seems to be shaking things up again, with his recent cabinet picks causing quite a stir. Instead of the usual political figures, he’s chosen several young faces from diverse backgrounds. Tulsi Gabbard, picked for director of national intelligence, isn't your typical spy. Pete Hegseth, c

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Choice of RFK Jr. for Health Department Sparks Alarm

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, known for his neutral stance, couldn't keep quiet about President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the nominee, has stirred up serious concerns within the medical and public health community. Gupta shared that the co

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Rethinking Our Health: What RFK Jr. Wants to Change

Everybody’s been buzzing about RFK Jr. ’s appointment as the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. While some applaud his plans to make America healthier, many experts are worried. He’s calling for big changes like overhauling our food system, reassessing fluoride in water, and ev

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Health Stocks Shake After Trump's Surprising Health Pick

When President-elect Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, health stocks took a dive. Kennedy is known for his skepticism about vaccines, which worried investors. Companies making vaccines, like France's Sanofi and London-listed GSK, saw their

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Could Trump Kick Trans Athletes Out of School Sports?

Remember when former President Trump wanted to keep trans athletes out of some school sports? He made it clear through his words and picks, like campaign surrogates. For instance, at an event with Fox News, Trump said, “The president bans it. You just don’t let it happen. Not a big deal. ” This got

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Diner Owner Questions Gov's Congestion Pricing Talks

Imagine this: you own a cozy diner in NYC, and the governor keeps dropping by, chatting with your patrons. That was the case for Tarek Soliman, owner of The Comfort Diner, before Governor Kathy Hochul's 2022 gubernatorial race. But things changed after her election. Soliman hasn't seen Hochul since,

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Shift Education Focus

Donald Trump has big plans for education. He wants to change how schools talk about race, gender, and politics. He thinks schools are teaching kids the wrong things. Trump says he'll use federal money to make schools follow his rules. He wants to stop transgender athletes from playing in girls' spor

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Latin America's 19th Century: A Shift Towards Modern Politics

The 19th century was a dynamic time for Latin America, marked by significant political shifts. Let's take a look at some key events and perspectives. Erik Ching's "Authoritarian El Salvador" dives into how military regimes took root in El Salvador from 1880 to 1940. The book explores the origins of

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Lawyers Become Top Justice Officials

Donald Trump, who will soon begin his second term as president, has decided to fill key positions in the US Justice Department with his criminal defense lawyers. Todd Blanche, one of his lawyers, has been chosen as the deputy attorney general. His role will include managing daily functions of the de

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Maori MPs Use Traditional Dance to Protest Bill in New Zealand Parliament

In New Zealand, things got a bit heated in parliament when Maori members decided to express their disapproval of a new bill in a unique way. They performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance, right in the middle of a vote. This bill is all about how to interpret the Treaty of Waitangi, a super old ag

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