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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Why Janet Mills Should Consider Stepping Aside

Janet Mills has been a dedicated governor for Maine. She has shown commitment and hard work in her role. However, her decision to run against Senator Susan Collins has sparked debate. Some believe it's time for a fresh face in politics. Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate, has gained significant

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Oct 17 2025CRIME

Smart Brothers Face Big Money Trial

Two brothers with degrees from MIT are in big trouble. They are accused of stealing $25 million in a very fast cryptocurrency scam. The trial started in New York. The jury is made up of smart people. All of them have college degrees. Half of them even have master's degrees. They are going to decide

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Oct 16 2025POLITICS

Maine's Democratic Hopeful: From Online Rants to Political Stage

Graham Platner, a Marine vet turned oyster farmer, is making waves in Maine's Democratic Senate race. But before he entered politics, Platner's online posts revealed some strong, and sometimes controversial, views. He once called himself a "communist, " criticized police, and made remarks about rura

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Oct 07 2025FINANCE

Czech Budget Woes: What's Next After the Election?

The recent election in Czechia has stirred up some financial concerns. Andrej Babis, leader of the victorious ANO party, has hinted that the country's budget deficit might be larger than expected. He pointed out that around 60 billion Czech crowns are missing for planned projects, like road construc

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Oct 06 2025POLITICS

The 2024 Election: A Narrow Win or a Mandate?

The 2024 presidential election was close. Donald Trump won with 49. 8% of the popular vote and 312 electoral votes. This was not a huge win. It was the fourth-narrowest margin in the popular vote and the seventh-narrowest in the Electoral College since World War II. Yet, many people act like it was

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Oct 05 2025POLITICS

Czech Election: A Billionaire's Bid for Power

Czech voters are heading to the polls, and the spotlight is on Andrej Babis, a billionaire with a populist edge. His party, ANO, is leading in the polls, promising higher wages and economic growth. But his stance on Ukraine aid and EU climate goals has sparked debate. The Czech economy has faced to

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Oct 04 2025POLITICS

Who's Watching the Money in Politics?

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is supposed to keep an eye on campaign money, but right now, it's not doing much watching. The reason? It doesn't have enough people to make decisions. The FEC needs at least four members to function properly, but lately, it's been running with just two. This is

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Oct 02 2025POLITICS

Mayor Adams' Money Fight: A Legal Setback

Mayor Adams is in a tough spot. He wanted to get his hands on over $4 million in public campaign funds, but a judge said no. This isn't the first time he's been turned down. A Brooklyn Federal Court judge backed the city's Campaign Finance Board's decision to deny Adams the funds. The judge said the

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Sep 29 2025POLITICS

New York City's Mayor Steps Aside: What's Next?

New York City's political scene just got a major shake-up. Mayor Eric Adams has decided to pull out of the race for another term. This move leaves the stage open for three main contenders: Zohran Mamdani from the Democrats, Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Curtis Sliwa from the Republican

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Sep 28 2025POLITICS

New York City Mayor Steps Aside: What's Next?

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided to withdraw from the mayoral race. This move came after a lot of speculation and issues with campaign funds. Adams mentioned that media attention and financial hurdles made it tough to keep going. Adams had a strong start but faced big challenges. He was i

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