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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Bill Pulte's Controversial Actions Spark Backlash

Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, recently found himself in hot water after a reporter chose not to include his racially charged comment about Senator Elizabeth Warren. Pulte took to social media to express his displeasure, claiming that the reporter omitted his statement a

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Gary's Water Woes: Residents and Businesses Brace for Fee Hikes

Gary's city council recently discussed plans to raise wastewater and stormwater fees, sparking concerns among residents and business owners. The proposed changes aim to address long-overdue upgrades to the city's aging infrastructure, but not everyone is on board. The council delayed voting on the

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Balloon Trouble: Lithuania's Airport Shutdowns

Lithuania's Vilnius Airport has been facing some unusual challenges lately. Weather balloons have been causing quite a stir, leading to the airport's temporary closure multiple times this month. This isn't just about weather, though. These balloons are suspected to be used by smugglers to transport

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Tech Giant Cisco in Hot Water Over China's Human Rights Abuses

Two U. S. lawmakers are pushing for the Supreme Court to let a lawsuit against Cisco move forward. The suit claims Cisco's tech was used to harm Falun Gong practitioners in China. Reps. Chris Smith and John Moolenaar want the Trump administration to back the plaintiffs. They say Cisco's tech helped

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

South Jersey's Big Decisions: What's at Stake on Election Day

On November 4th, voters in four South Jersey towns have some important choices to make. Somers Point, Lacey Township, Downe Township, and Lawrence Township are all facing big decisions. These include school construction bonds, local gaming rules, and a liquor license proposal. School construction b

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Air Traffic Woes: How the Government Shutdown is Messing Up Your Flights

The U. S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently facing a tough time. They are struggling to manage flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The reason? Not enough air traffic controllers are showing up to work. This is all happeni

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

What's the Deal with Trump's Nuclear Test Plan?

In a surprising move, President Donald Trump announced on social media that he had ordered the U. S. military to start testing nuclear weapons. This announcement came just hours before Vice Admiral Richard Correll was set to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation as

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Edits Court Filing, Sparks Debate

The Justice Department recently made some changes to a court document about Taylor Taranto, a man from Washington state who was found guilty of making threats and having weapons. The original document mentioned former President Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol attack, but these references were

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

James Comey's Fight Against False Claims: A Legal Battle

James Comey, the former head of the FBI, is in a tough spot. He's facing a criminal case from the Trump administration. They say he lied during a Senate hearing in 2020. But Comey says he told the truth. His lawyers say the questions he was asked were confusing. They argue that Comey couldn't have l

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Confusing Words: City Council Struggles with Basic Terms

The City Council is making headlines, but not for the right reasons. They are trying to pass laws about pregnancy and health after birth. But they are having a hard time with their words. They don't want to say “woman. ” Instead, they use “birthing person” or “pregnant people. ” It sounds odd and co

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