ELECTIONS

Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Voters Face a Tough Choice

Ecuador’s voters have a big decision to make before this election! There will be a runoff on April 13 for the country’s presidency, pitting current president Daniel Noboa against Luísa González. Both of these candidates have managed to beat out fourteen other hopefuls, so it is a huge deal.

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

The Modi-Bular Mania

For saying fare well to Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) lead, BJP threw the unforgiving votes of Indian reports. At the first chance of power consolidation top congressmen except Narendra Modi stood for Narendra Modi in the race of his political leadership. India's New Delhi's

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Oddities in the Numbers: Did Something Fishy Happen in Russian Elections?

Russian elections in 2011 and 2012 have a peculiar and surprising pattern in their numbers. These elections were not just about who won or lost. It was a surprising case of anomalies that seemed to favor the pro-government party, United Russia. This party is linked to the leader Vladimir Putin.

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Starmer's Big Challenge: Brexit, Economy, and Keeping His Promises

In a surprising turn, Keir Starmer won the 2024 election by winning over what his team referred to as "hero voters. " These people love their country, supported leaving the EU, and have traditionally voted for the Conservatives. The 2019 election saw many of them vote for Boris Johnson and his pa

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

LeBron Hits 21st All-Star Game, Giannis Wins Fan Vote Again

LeBron James is back in the NBA All-Star Game for the 21st time, setting a new record. Giannis Antetokounmpo is also returning, this time with the most fan votes for the second year in a row. The starters were chosen through a mix of fan, media, and player voting. In the East, Jalen Brunson and Dono

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Actions: A Gift for Democrats in 2026?

In a surprising turn of events, President Trump has handed Democrats a potential campaign ad on a silver platter. This comes after he pardoned rioters involved in the January 6th Capitol attack and even invited some of them to the White House. CNN's John King points out that this move could be explo

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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 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 2025POLITICS

Campaign Funds: A Close Look at Dolton, Orland Park, and Tinley Park Elections

Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's mayor, is funding her own re-election campaign, with no outside contributions except for her loans. Her opponent, Jason House, has raised around $20, 000 from various sources, including contributions from local officials and a law firm. Henyard, who is also under federal sc

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

NYC Parents: Your Chance to Shape School Policy is Here!

Get ready, NYC parents! The time has come to make a real difference in your kids' education. This week, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos kicked off a unique opportunity for you to join local and citywide education councils. These panels play a major role in deciding school zoning, advising su

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