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Oct 12 2024OPINION

Why Are We Asking the Wrong Questions About Abortion?

In 1981, Walker Percy wrote an editorial about the possibility of a human life amendment. He noted that the scientific proof of abortion ending a human life was clear. Yet, he warned those supporting legal abortion that they wouldn't have it both ways—they'd be told what they were doing. Today, it s

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Why Are Black Men Blamed for Democratic Party Troubles?

Former President Obama recently sparked controversy by suggesting that Black men aren't enthusiastic about voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. He implied that these men might be hesitant to support a woman president, which has caused quite a stir. This assumption, however, doesn't hold up. Back

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Why Aren't Black and Hispanic Men Backing Kamala Harris?

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a rough patch in the polls among black and Hispanic men. Her campaign team is worried, especially in key states like Pennsylvania and Michigan for black men, and Arizona and Nevada for Hispanic men. They've seen a lack of excitement in cities like Detroit and P

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Mine Tour Turned Tragic: One Dead, 12 Stuck After Elevator Glitch

In a dramatic turn of events, a tourist site at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near Cripple Creek, Colorado, faced a serious incident. An elevator malfunctioned while descending into the mine, leading to the death of one person and leaving 12 others trapped 500 feet below the surface. The incident, w

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hazardous Gas Leak at Texas Refinery: A Closer Look

A dangerous chemical leak at a refinery in Deer Park, Texas, has left two people dead and at least 35 injured. The incident, which happened on Thursday evening, involved the release of hydrogen sulfide, a highly toxic gas with a distinctive "rotten egg" smell. Officials confirmed the leak at around

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Trapped Tourists: A Mine Misadventure

In the small town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, a tourist trip to the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine turned into an unexpected ordeal. Around noon on Thursday, an elevator malfunction trapped twelve adults 1,000 feet below ground. They were visiting the historic site when the mechanical issue occurred. For

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Surprise Snag: Mine Elevator Trouble in Colorado

You won’t believe what happened at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado! An elevator ride turned into a scary adventure for 25 tourists. The elevator had a hiccup around 500 feet below the surface. Sadly, one person didn't make it back up. Four others got hurt, but nothing too serious. Eleven p

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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

San Ramon Teen Takes the Stage at UN

Imagine this: a teenager from San Ramon, California, steps up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit 2024. That teenager was Adya Gupta, and she wasn't just any speaker—she was one of the youngest there! Adya was picked to talk about her nonprofit, Impactt Kids, which he

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

The Risk of Government Reliance

Imagine a country where more than half of all counties rely on government aid for a significant portion of their income. This might sound like a generous safety net, but it also raises questions about self-reliance and the future of our economy. In the past, politicians like Mitt Romney have pointe

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Was Trump Really a Great President? Let’s Look at the Facts

Many people believe that Donald Trump was a good president. But is that true? Let's take a closer look at his record. First, the economy. Trump left the U.S. with a huge deficit, the largest in history. He cut taxes and spent a lot, leaving a debt that our kids and grandkids will have to pay off. T

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