POLITICS

Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Newspaper Sends Warning to Political Group

The local paper, Coeur d'Alene Press, sent a stern warning to a political group last Thursday. The issue? A flyer that was mailed out to people in the area, supporting a proposal called Proposition 1, had the paper's logo on it. This caused some confusion, making it seem like the paper was behind th

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Fake News from Home: How Americans Use Social Media Tricks

Recent research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has found that Americans are using social media in a sneaky way. They're creating and using groups of accounts that act like bots to spread lies quickly. Examples include the false story about the attempt to assassinate Donald Trum

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

North Korea's New Missile: Too Big for War?

North Korea has been bragging about its latest missile, calling it the strongest in the world. They launched it on Thursday, and it flew higher and longer than any of their previous tests. But experts aren't convinced. They say the missile is too big to be useful in a real war. It's like having a gi

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Fact-Checking Harris: CNN Anchor Sets the Record Straight

On Thursday, CNN anchor Jake Tapper decided to fact-check Vice President Kamala Harris' claims during her Arizona rally. Harris was campaigning in Phoenix, aiming to keep the Democrats' momentum going in this crucial swing state. Election forecasts hint that former President Donald Trump might have

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Fake Video Stirs Up Election Scare

A weird video popped up online, claiming that a Haitian guy voted in two different counties in Georgia. The video said he voted for Kamala Harris, just six months after arriving in the US. Georgia's top election person, Brad Raffensperger, thinks this video is fake and meant to trick people. He even

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

The Unexpected Truck Ride: Former President's Viral Moment

Meet Andrew Brisson, a local garbage truck driver from Norway, Michigan. One day, while having lunch, he received a call that seemed too good to be true. The voice on the other line invited him to meet former President Trump at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Brisson didn't believe it at first, but

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Biden's Words Change: What Really Happened?

Did you hear about the transcript drama at the White House? It all started when President Biden called Trump's supporters "garbage. " The stenographers heard it, and the press office changed it to make it seem like Biden was only talking about a comedian's joke. The stenographers weren't happy. They

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris' Speech Mix-Up: Protesters and Word Salad in Nevada

Vice President Kamala Harris found herself in a tricky spot during a recent rally in Reno, Nevada. Protesters disrupted her speech, and Harris responded with what's been dubbed her "word salad" – a jumble of phrases that didn't quite make sense. "We're here to fight for democracy, " she said, repeat

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Vote Battle: $1 Million Spent on Dallas Reform Proposals

Two political groups have raised over a million bucks to influence Dallas voters. Together for Dallas and Dallas United for Progress are fighting against three city reforms suggested by local hero, Dallas Hero. These reforms aim to improve public safety and keep the city officials accountable. Both

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

The Battle for Latino Votes: Trump's Border Plans vs. Harris's Star-Studded Campaign

In the heat of the political race, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been making a splash in states with a significant Latino population. They've been traveling to Arizona and Nevada, places where the Latino vote could tip the scales. Harris has been rolling ou

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