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Dec 09 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Truth Behind Roundup's Safety Claims

A recent development has shaken the foundation of a widely accepted study that declared Roundup safe for human use. The journal that published the study has officially withdrawn it after discovering that Monsanto, the company behind Roundup, secretly wrote the paper and paid scientists to put their

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

Who's Paying for Trump's Fancy New Ballroom?

A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to build President Trump's new $300 million ballroom at the White House. They're not doing this out of the kindness of their hearts. They want something in return. Maybe it's a big government contract, or maybe they hope the president will look

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

The White House's New Ballroom: Who's Paying and Why?

The White House is getting a major upgrade, and it's not coming from taxpayers. A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to make Trump's dream of a grand ballroom a reality. This isn't just any ballroom—it's a massive, bulletproof, 999-person space that's set to be the biggest renovat

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

CBS News Staffers Worry About Future After Trump Settlement

Paramount Global faced heavy criticism for settling a lawsuit with former President Trump, which many believe they could have won in court. The decision has left CBS News employees feeling uneasy about what might happen next. The lawsuit, which was about a "60 Minutes" interview, was seen as weak by

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Jun 01 2025OPINION

A Newsman's Stand Against Corporate Control

A prominent journalist recently took a bold step. Scott Pelley, a well-known figure on the CBS news program "60 Minutes, " used his platform to speak out. He did this during the closing moments of the show. Pelley's message was directed at CBS News' parent company, Paramount. The company was reporte

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May 12 2025POLITICS

Citizens vs. Corporations: The Fight for Health in Ecuador

In Ecuador, a group of determined citizens took on powerful corporations to protect public health. This battle began when the government issued a surprising decree. On January 10, 2023, the Ecuadorian government released Decreto 645. This decree lowered taxes on items harmful to health and the envir

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Apr 13 2025POLITICS

Los Angeles Gathers to Challenge the Powerful

In Los Angeles, a massive crowd filled the Gloria Molina Grand Park. The event was a big deal, organized by Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They were on a mission to speak out against the increasing power of billionaires and big companies in politics. This was part

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Sanders: Democrats Need More than Identity Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders, known for his progressive views, believes Democrats lost the 2024 election by focusing too much on race, gender, and sexual orientation. He thinks candidates shouldn't rely solely on identity politics. Sanders commends Democrats for fighting against racism and promoting equal ri

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

California's Governor Takes a New Route for AI Safety

In an unexpected turn, California Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to sign the SB 1047 bill that aimed to regulate high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) models. The governor had concerns about the bill's lack of specific safety details. Instead of approving it, he chose to collaborate with AI expe

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