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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

From Oyster Farmer to Senate Hopeful: A Look at Graham Platner's Journey

Graham Platner, a Maine resident and oyster farmer, is making waves in the Democratic primary for Senate. He recently addressed some controversial past social media posts, sparking conversations about growth and change. Platner, a veteran of the Army and Marines, served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Vermont Lawmaker Steps Down After Offensive Chat Scandal

A Vermont state senator has chosen to leave his position following the revelation of offensive messages in a private chat group. Samuel Douglass, 26, was the only elected official involved in the leaked messages, which included racist and antisemitic remarks. The scandal has led to significant conse

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Highway Chaos: Marine Celebration Sparks Traffic Nightmare

A big military celebration at Camp Pendleton caused a huge traffic mess on Interstate 5. The highway was closed for hours, and even after it reopened, things were still slow. Why? Because live artillery rounds were being fired nearby. Imagine sitting in traffic and suddenly hearing loud booms—it's n

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Hostage Bodies Returned: What's Happening in Gaza?

Israel got two more bodies from Gaza, said to be hostages. Hamas claims they found these bodies on Saturday. The bodies were given to Israel through the Red Cross. Before this, Israel had only received 10 out of 28 hostage bodies. People in Israel are upset because the ceasefire deal promised all ho

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Huntsville Stands Up: A Day of Protest and Science

Huntsville saw a sea of people take to the streets, united against what they see as a shift towards authoritarianism under the current administration. The "No Kings" protest was not just a local event but part of a larger wave of demonstrations happening across the country and beyond. The message wa

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Who's Funding Zohran Mamdani's Campaign?

A political group called "We the People, America For All" has been spending a lot of money to support Zohran Mamdani, who is leading in the race to become the next mayor of New York City. This group has given over $36, 000 to put up video billboards that talk about Mamdani's plan to make bus rides f

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Protests and Privacy: A Look at Surveillance Concerns

Protests are happening across the United States. People are gathering to show their disagreement with the current administration. But there is a worry. The government might be watching. They might use different tools to keep an eye on protesters. The way they watch might be different in each place.

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Celebrities Marching for Change

In recent days, many famous faces have been spotted joining protests across the United States. These demonstrations, part of the "No Kings" movement, aim to challenge certain political figures and their decisions. The latest round of protests happened on a Saturday, with large crowds gathering in si

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

New York's Next Mayor: A Choice Between Safety and Ideology

New York City is at a crossroads. The race for mayor has taken a dramatic turn, with concerns about public safety at the forefront. A recent hidden camera video has sparked outrage, showing a campaign staffer for Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani dismissing the opinions of police officers. The s

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Colleges Push Back Against White House's Tough Tactics

The White House is having a tough time getting top colleges on board with its higher education plans. The administration has been using strong-arm tactics, like cutting research funds, to push schools into accepting its agenda. But many universities are not having it. The latest issue is a "compact

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