ELECTION

Nov 16 2024POLITICS

voters surprise, election shakes up old ideas

Politics often relies on guesswork. We guess how people might vote and what they care about based on certain traits. Last week's election showed some of these guesses were right. Men mostly voted for the GOP, and women leaned towards Democrats. College grads tilted progressive, while working-class v

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Learning to Live with Differences

For a while now, we've been hearing about the friendly campaigning style of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. They were seen as a less harsh alternative compared to their opponents. Their supporters tried to mimic this approach. But when they lost, the pleasant demeanor v

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Bridging Divides: Should Politics Split Families?

Imagine having Thanksgiving dinner without certain family members because they chose a different candidate. That’s what some Democrats are suggesting after the recent election. J. D. Vance, the Vice President-elect, advised against this, saying politics shouldn't divide families. But is that advice

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

South Korean Opposition Leader Faces Prison Time for Election Law Violation

In a surprising turn of events, South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sentenced to a suspended prison term for violating election laws. The Seoul Central District Court found him guilty of making false statements during his presidential campaign. Lee plans to appeal the decision, which co

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Nov 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebs Plan Exit After Trump's 2024 Win

After Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U. S. presidential election, several celebrities have voiced their discontent and even announced plans to leave the country. Let's take a look at who's planning to pack their bags and why. Eva Longoria is moving her family out of Los Angel

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Nov 15 2024CRIME

FBI Takes Polymarket's CEO Shayne Coplan's Phone in NYC Apartment Raid

Imagine waking up one morning to find your apartment filled with FBI agents. That's what happened to Shayne Coplan, the 26-year-old CEO of Polymarket, a betting site that's been in the news lately. The agents seized Coplan's phone and other devices. What did they find? Well, that's still a mystery.

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Nov 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Some Stars Might Move Away After Trump's Win

The 2024 U. S. presidential election didn’t please all celebrities. After Donald Trump and J. D. Vance won, they addressed the country in Florida. “I will not let you down, ” the president-elect said. Many celebrities were unhappy with the result. Let’s look at who might leave the U. S. Eva Longori

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Nov 15 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Post-Election Boom: Strategies for Smart Investors

Since Donald Trump's election victory, bitcoin prices have been on a rollercoaster ride, hitting an all-time high of over $93, 000 before dipping below $88, 000. Investors are wondering how to navigate this volatile market. Experts like Matt Bartolini from State Street Global Advisors suggest that u

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Nov 15 2024OPINION

Why Did Kamala Harris Lose Catholic Voters?

One morning, everybody was surprised to learn that Kamala Harris wasn't attending the Al Smith Dinner. Critics might say the dinner is just to please conservative New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and his wealthy friends. But my 15 years of experience in faith-based political organizing showed that it

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Senator John Thune: The New Face of GOP in the Senate

Senator John Thune from South Dakota has been chosen as the new leader of the Senate Republicans, stepping into the role previously held by Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn from Texas and Senator Rick Scott from Florida to secure the position. This change comes

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