ELECTION

Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Shifting Views on Democracy and Violence: A U. S. Timeline

Let's zoom in on some surprising findings from a nationwide survey in the U. S. In 2022, a lot of people weren't too happy with democracy and were even open to using violence to make a political point. Fast forward to 2023, and things started to cool down a bit. But what about 2024, an election year

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's Education Pick Announcement: A Misstep Unfolded

In a grand turn of events, former President Donald Trump has returned to the helm of the U. S. government. This significant shift in power has brought about a lot of attention, particularly to how the new administration handles important announcements. One such event was a major slip-up during the i

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Jan 18 2025SCIENCE

Snakes' Temperature Preferences: A Tale of Two Habitats

Ever wondered how snakes deal with different temperatures in their habitats? Let's dive into the world of the Mexican Garter Snake, or Thamnophis eques. These slithery creatures live in both forests and grasslands, and their body temperature (Tb) can vary quite a bit. Scientists studied these snake

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Joe Biden's Term: A Tale of Democratic Elites and Lost Democracy

Joe Biden's presidency has been anything but typical. It's been more like a gap between two eras, with no clear leader in charge. The famous sign on Harry Truman's desk said, "The buck stops here. " But where did the responsibility end with Joe Biden? Voters didn't ask for a president who wasn't up

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Retired Teachers Lead Rebellion Against Union Boss

It's election time for the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and things are heating up. A group of teachers—both retired and in service—is trying to boot out the current president, Michael Mulgrew. They're not happy about a plan to switch their health insurance to a privatized system called Medic

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Caught Between Election Conspiracies and Political Standstill

In the heart of Seoul, temperatures aren't the only thing dipping this January. Political tensions are rising as thousands crowd the streets, waving flags and shouting support for the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. At the core of this unrest is a growing belief among conservatives t

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pam Bondi's Take on 2020 Election: A Clarified View

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi had a tricky time answering a question from Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill. ) about the 2020 election results. Durbin wanted to know if President Donald Trump had lost the election. Bondi acknowledged that President Joe Biden is now in office and that there was a peace

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Mozambique's New President Faces a Divided Nation

For years, Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, was beloved for promising freedom from Portuguese rule and a better life. But recently, things have changed. When Daniel Chapo took office as president, the country was more discontented than ever. Many people think the recent election was unfair, and p

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

A Quiet Mexican Town Faces Violent Election

In the small town of Huitzilac, located in Mexico's Morelos state, fear has become a daily companion. This town, known for its collective management of local resources like forests, has been caught in the crossfire of competing criminal groups. Recently, five people were gunned down on the town's ma

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

The Impact of Childcare Leave Choices and the Gender Pay Gap

When mothers have children, their work prospects can change, which affects their pay and highlights gender inequalities. In Finland, mothers can choose how long to take childcare leave, with varying financial benefits. A study used Finnish data and workplace comparisons to see how this choice impact

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