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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Musk's Million Dollar Giveaway: Court Says Yes, but Why?

A Pennsylvania judge recently ruled that Elon Musk's daily $1 million giveaway to voters can keep running. This isn't a game-changer though, since the giveaway ends tomorrow on Election Day. Philadelphia's District Attorney, Larry Krasner, argued that this sweepstakes violates state lottery laws, bu

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Georgia’s Election Day Count: Late Ballots on Hold

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's top court has decided that voters in Cobb County who received their ballots late won't have their votes counted if they're received after Election Day. This ruling, which supports the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC), means that these ball

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Soldiers Ready as U. S. Prepares for Contentious Election Day

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election approaches, many states have put their National Guard troops on standby or activated them. Around 18 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken this step, making a total of nearly 800 service members ready for duty. These soldiers include cyber specialists and

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voting Hurdles: Pennsylvania's Last-Minute Ballot Challenges

Just before the election, a small group in Pennsylvania targeted thousands of mail-in ballots. They aimed to reject votes from overseas and people with mail forwarding. This happened in over a dozen counties, causing a stir among voting rights groups and election officials. Some counties dismissed t

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

The Health Election: Six Major Issues Hanging in the Balance

The upcoming election is a big deal for healthcare in the US. We're talking about six major issues that could see big changes depending on who wins. First, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums. Right now, there are extra subsidies that make insurance cheaper, but they're set to expire in 2025. Vi

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Promises Action on Gaza in Michigan Speech

Kamala Harris, during her final campaign stop in Michigan, pledged to work towards ending the conflict in Gaza. She aimed to connect with the state’s large Arab American and Muslim American populations, who have been critical of her stance on Israel’s actions. With the election just days away, Harri

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Spanish King Faces Anger in Flood-Hit Valencia

In Valencia, Spain, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the flood-stricken region, only to be met with boos and thrown eggs from angry residents. The king and queen were there to see the damage and offer support, but locals were furious about what they saw as a slow and uncoordinated response from

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Moldova Stands Firm: Sandu Wins Again

This weekend, Moldova turned a new page. The country's pro-Western incumbent, Maia Sandu, won the presidential runoff by a clear margin. With over 99% of votes counted, Sandu snagged 55. 4%, while her Russia-backed opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, got 44. 6%. This victory comes after neither candidate

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Poll Paint: Ohio Presidential and Senate Races Unveiled

A recent poll from the University of Akron Bliss Institute reveals some surprising insights about the upcoming presidential and Senate races in Ohio. The study, conducted between September 12 and October 24, involved over 1, 200 registered voters, offering a detailed glimpse into voter opinions with

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Spies and Lies: The Aide's Arrest Scorns Opinions

In Israel, police recently arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Why? Some politicians say he leaked secret intel to foreign news outlets. The leaked news claimed Hamas was secretly planning to move hostages out of Gaza through Egypt. Critics believe this was done to block peace

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