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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

A Stopgap Measure in Jeopardy: What's Behind the Speaker's Changed Tack?

What appeared as a done deal just days ago is now up in the air. Speaker Mike Johnson's stopgap bill, which combined a six-month continuing resolution with a contentious bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is off the table - at least for now. But what really happened behind the scenes? T

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Debate Fallout: Did Harris Miss Her Chance to Shine?

The debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was supposed to be a moment of truth for Harris, an opportunity to demonstrate her leadership skills and showcase her policies. Instead, it felt like a missed opportunity. Harris was more polished and professional than

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Hoop Shoot Showdown: NBA Stars Weigh In on the Presidential Debate

As the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump heated up, the basketball community couldn’t help but chime in. Magic Johnson, a vocal supporter of Harris, believes she laid out a comprehensive economic plan aimed at lifting the middle class. “She

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Is Mexico Barreling Towards a One-Party State?

Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Markets Give Kamala Harris the Upper Hand in Presidential Debate

What if the market's reaction to the debate is more about sentiment than substance? Has the analyst's assumption that markets are accurately predicting the election outcome been tested? Or is it just a fleeting reaction to a momentary shift in perceived probability? As the dust settles on Tuesday's

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Salmon Farmers Sound Alarm: Can Canada's Coastal Communities Survive the Great Shift?

As the federal Liberal Party retreats on Vancouver Island, a pressing question hangs in the air: what's the real cost of forcing salmon farms to switch to land-based technology by 2029? The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) is sounding the alarm, urging the government to rethink its plan and

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Crypto Conundrum: Can Trump's Truth Social Bounce Back?

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, the stakes for Donald Trump's Truth Social are higher than ever. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the social media platform, plummeted 13% after a testy debate with Kamala Harris, with betting odds of a win for the Democratic ca

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Debate Drama: Trump-Harris Showdown Draws 60M Viewers, But Falls Short of Record

The highly anticipated Trump-Harris debate drew a massive 60 million viewers, but failed to break the record set by Trump's 2016 clash with Hillary Clinton. ABC's simulcast of the debate raked in an impressive 18 million viewers, with NBC coming in second with 9.7 million. Fox News dominated cable n

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

9/11: A Day to Reflect, a Day to Unite?

As the 9/11 anniversary arrived, presidential rivals Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Kamala Harris put aside their differences to stand together at ground zero. But as the reading of victims' names began, some families couldn't help but challenge the politicians to take action. 'We are pleading for

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Divided We Shop: The Most Partisan Brands in America

Americans are more divided than ever, and this polarization extends far beyond politics. It's not just about who we vote for or what policies we support, but also where we shop, what we consume, and what charities we donate to. But what does this mean for the brands we love? According to YouGov, on

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