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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Burned Ballots: A New Challenge for Election Security

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were targeted by suspected arson attacks. This isn't the first time drop boxes have faced trouble, but the recent incidents have sparked fresh concerns. Let's break down what happened and why this is a big deal. On

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Drop Box Fires: A New Wave of Voting Concerns

Just before the 2022 elections, two drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were set on fire. One in Vancouver, Washington, lost hundreds of ballots, while Portland, Oregon's system stopped the fire quickly, saving most ballots. Authorities are checking surveillance footage to find the culprit. Drop box

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ballot Box Fires: A Threat to Voting in the Northwest

In the days leading up to Election Day, several ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire. Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in these incidents, which authorities believe are connected. The fires follow a similar event earlier this month in Vancouver. Election of

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Stay or Go? RFK Jr. in a Ballot Bind

You might be wondering why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can't just take his name off the ballot in Michigan and Wisconsin. Well, it's not that simple. Kennedy had to fight to get on the ballots in the first place, and now that early voting has started, states say it's too late to make changes. Kennedy isn'

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Oct 30 2024SPORTS

Everton Fans May Wait Until 2025 for New Owners

Everton fans might be in for a long wait if they're hoping for new owners to take over soon. A financial expert, Stefan Borson, who once worked with Manchester City, says the Toffees could be looking at 2025 before a new consortium steps in. Farhad Moshiri took charge in 2016, but the team's perform

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Politician's Football Fumble: A Gaming Gaffe Goes Viral

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota (D) found himself in the middle of a social media storm after a football term he used in a livestream went viral. Walz, who once coached high school football, was playing a video game called Madden with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Twitch. He poste

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Silver Valley Sports: Unforgettable Week

Last week was packed with exciting games and championship moments in Silver Valley. Let's dive in! Volleyball was the star of the show on Thursday night. Genesis Prep's Jaguars clinched the 2A District 1 championship by defeating the Wallace Miners in a thrilling five-set match. The Jaguars, led by

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Coach’s Blunder: The 13 Yards That Cost the Game

Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus is facing criticism after a surprising comment. After their loss to the Washington Commanders, he said the play just before the game-winning Hail Mary "doesn’t really matter. " This comment didn’t sit well with sports analysts like Mike Greenberg. Greenberg called i

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Mail-In Ballot Battle Hits Supreme Court

In a last-minute push before the U. S. election, Republicans have taken their fight over mail-in ballots to the highest court in the land. They're asking the Supreme Court to step in and potentially disregard thousands of votes in Pennsylvania. The issue? Provisional ballots cast by voters whose mai

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Voting Box Fires in Portland and Vancouver: Are They Connected?

Early Monday morning, voting box fires were reported in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Authorities suspect these incidents might be linked due to similarities, including the use of an identical Volvo at both scenes. Portland police described the fires as targeted and intentional. Three

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