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Sep 17 2024OPINION

Breaking the Mold: A Mother's Quest for Inclusion in Beauty Pageants

In a bold move to challenge discriminatory practices, a 25-year-old mother from Brooklyn, Danielle Hazel, has filed a complaint with the city's Commission on Human Rights, alongside her lawyer, Gloria Allred. The complaint targets the Miss America and Miss World pageants, which have a history of exc

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Sep 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Instagram's New Age-Verification Measures: A Step Towards Safer Online Spaces?

In a bid to provide a safer online experience for teenagers, Instagram has announced a slew of new measures aimed at preventing underage users from accessing its adult-only features. The social media giant has announced that it will automatically convert teens into private accounts, complete with st

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Sep 17 2024CRIME

Retro Gaming's Dark Side: The Billion-Dollar Counterfeit Consoles Scam

Italy's financial police made headlines recently by busting a massive counterfeit retro-console ring that had been operating in the country. But this isn't just a local issue - the counterfeit gaming market is a global phenomenon that's estimated to be worth billions of dollars. So, how do these fak

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Sep 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Tap into the Fun: Coeur d'Alene's Oktoberfest Celebration

In the heart of Coeur d'Alene, a festive atmosphere is brewing. Watkins Distributing is presenting Oktoberfest, a weekend-long celebration of beer, music, and community spirit. This year, the event takes place on September 20th and 21st, transforming downtown into a vibrant hub of entertainment. Fr

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Sep 17 2024SPORTS

Monday Night Football Masterclass: Falcons' Stunning Upset

The NFL is a league of thrilling comebacks, last-minute heroics, and daring decisions. The Atlanta Falcons' 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football was a masterclass in all three. As play-by-play commentator Joe Buck would attest, the Falcons' stunning upset was one for t

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Sep 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Blast from the Past: The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

In the early days of the Xbox 360, Capcom's Dead Rising burst onto the scene, leaving a lasting impression on gamers. The game's unique blend of time management, zombie-slaying, and dark humor captured the hearts of many. Now, the developer has revisited this classic, giving it a fresh coat of paint

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Sep 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Echoes of Inspiration: Miley Cyrus and the Accusation of Songwriting Borrowing

The music industry has been abuzz with the news that Miley Cyrus is being sued by Tempo Music Investments, alleging that her hit song "Flowers" borrowed heavily from Bruno Mars' 2013 ballad "When I Was Your Man". The lawsuit claims that the two songs share numerous melodic, harmonic, and lyrical ele

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Election Day Anxiety: Can Mike Johnson Sabotage Kamala Harris's Victory?

As the US prepares for the upcoming presidential election, Democratic Party leaders are secretly fretting about the potential impact of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on the transition of power. According to Politico, top-level meetings are being held to discuss the various scenarios that cou

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Sep 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Forgotten Narrative: A Review of The Plucky Squire

Deep within the pages of a worn-out storybook, a swashbuckling hero named Jot embarks on a perilous quest to save the world from the clutches of an evil wizard named Humgrump. Armed with a sword shaped like a fountain pen nib, Jot battles to stop Humgrump from expelling him from the narrative and co

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Will TikTok Survive the Ban: A Battle for Free Speech and National Security?

The TikTok saga continues to unfold as the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals heard arguments on the constitutionality of the "sale or ban" law, which aims to ban the popular social media platform in the United States. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, has been met with skepticism by

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