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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Ballot Box Fires: A Threat to Democracy

In the days leading up to a crucial election, voters in Portland and Vancouver were shocked to learn that their ballots were destroyed in targeted fires. These incidents, which officials described as attacks on democracy, sparked concern and calls for increased security measures. The first fire too

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Billy Gardell Rallies Steelers Fans: One Town, One Team

Pittsburgh actor Billy Gardell knows how to spark excitement for a big game. He shared a powerful message for Steelers fans ahead of their Monday Night Football match against the Giants. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Billy recalls how kids would pretend to be their favorite Steelers players while playin

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Awesome Baseball Training Spot Coming to Dallas

Get ready, baseball fans! A new top-notch training facility called Compete B. P. is opening soon in Dallas’ Mockingbird Central Plaza. This 4, 600-square-foot space is led by local coach Franco Broyles, a former college baseball player. Inside, you’ll find cutting-edge tech like HitTrax and Blast Mo

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Who’s Moving Up and Down in College Football Rankings?

College football rankings can change without a team even playing. That’s what happened to Georgia, who moved up two spots to No. 2 without stepping on the field. Why? Because other teams like Penn State and Ohio State shifted around them. Penn State stayed at No. 3 after winning at Wisconsin, but Oh

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Oct 28 2024SPORTS

49ers Bounce Back with Big Win Over Cowboys on SNF

The San Francisco 49ers proved they know how to turn things around. Just like in the past, when they started out slow and finished strong, they did it again Sunday night. This time, it was against the Dallas Cowboys. With a exciting 30-24 victory, the 49ers improved their record to 4-4 and tied for

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Oct 28 2024CRIME

Burned Ballots: What Happened and Why it Matters

Early Monday morning, fire consumed a ballot box in Vancouver's C-TRAN Park & Ride at Fisher’s Landing Transit Center. An unknown device attached to the ballot box ignited the fire. The damage is significant, with hundreds of ballots reduced to ashes. The last ballot pickup, at 11 a. m. on October

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Oct 28 2024SPORTS

Coach Eberflus' Defense: Did It Cost the Bears the Game?

The final moments of Sunday's game between the Commanders and Bears left everyone buzzing, especially the Hail Mary pass that sealed the victory for the Commanders. But let's rewind to the crucial play before that: the Commanders needed to get closer to the end zone. They were at their own 35-yard l

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Oct 28 2024SPORTS

Patriots Snatch Last-Minute Win with Stevenson's Touchdown

In a thrilling finish, the New England Patriots squeezed past the New York Jets with a 25-22 victory at Gillette Stadium. The turning point came with just 22 seconds left on the clock. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson (who had been subbed in for the injured Drake Maye) managed a one-yard touchdown,

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Oct 28 2024SPORTS

The 49ers' Defense Shines in the Second Quarter

The San Francisco 49ers were ready for the Dallas Cowboys' tricks after their bye week, and they showed it from the very start. The Cowboys tried a sneaky play on the opening kickoff return, but it backfired with a penalty. The 49ers' defense stepped up, stopping Dallas after just three plays, givin

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Ohio's Redistricting Dilemma: Issue 1 and the Fight for Fair Representation

Voters in Ohio have a big decision to make on Election Day (Nov. 5) with Issue 1, the “Citizens Not Politicians” plan, up for a statewide vote. The current districts drawn by the General Assembly have led to a legislature more interested in grabbing headlines than solving real problems. A “yes” vote

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