ELECTIONS

Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Bot Attack Targets U. S. Politicians

A group of Chinese-controlled bots is trying to sway voters in several U. S. states, according to a new report by Microsoft. These fake accounts are spreading negative messages about politicians who have criticized China's policies. The group behind this, called Taizi Flood, is linked to China's Pub

reading time less than a minute
Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Election Security: Kansas City Tightens Polling Place Protections

Election Day is just around the corner, and Kansas City is ensuring that voters feel safe. Over the past few years, election officials have faced threats and harassment. Shawn Kieffer, a director with the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, recalls an incident earlier this year where a vote

reading time less than a minute
Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Watch Out: What to Expect at Kamala Harris' CNN Town Hall

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to take the stage at a CNN town hall in Chester Township, Pennsylvania, just a couple of weeks before the election. This event comes after CNN proposed a debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump, which Trump declined. Harris has been harshly critici

reading time less than a minute
Oct 22 2024POLITICS

How Hurricane Helene Impacts North Carolina’s Election

Former President Donald Trump visited North Carolina after Hurricane Helene to assess the damage and commented on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response. He accused the agency of being distracted by helping illegal immigrants, despite these claims being debunked earlier. Trump dow

reading time less than a minute
Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Wealthy Backers Betting Big on Trump's Comeback

Some of the world's richest people are suddenly putting big money behind Donald Trump's presidential run. Elon Musk, known for his space ventures, has chipped in a massive $75 million to a pro-Trump super PAC he created. Not far behind is Casina heir Miriam Adelson, who has contributed $95 million.

reading time less than a minute
Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Georgia Sees Massive Voter Turnout on Day One of Early Voting

On Tuesday, Georgia made history with a record-breaking number of voters hitting the polls on the first day of early voting. Officials reported over 300,000 ballots cast, easily surpassing the previous record from 2020, which was a little over 136,000 votes. This surge in voter turnout is fascinatin

reading time less than a minute
Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Voting Machines: A Young Person's Guide to How They Work

Voting is a big deal in the U.S., but it can be a bit confusing. With different voting methods and lots of new faces running for office, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But don't worry, using a voting machine is pretty simple once you know how. You might have heard of mail-in voting, where you can v

reading time less than a minute
Oct 14 2024SPORTS

Top College Basketball Stars for 2024-25: SEC and Big East Lead the Way

The college basketball season is just around the corner, and it's time to look at some of the top players. This year, the SEC and Big East conferences are leading the pack with their talented rosters. Mark Sears from Alabama is one of the standouts, voted as a First Team Preseason All-American. Sear

reading time less than a minute
Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Dave Portnoy's Social Media Rant: Trump's Way or No Way?

Dave Portnoy, the owner of Barstool Sports, let loose on social media, declaring his support for Donald Trump. With the election just three weeks away, Portnoy shared a video on X, blasting Vice President Kamala Harris for her campaign strategy. He felt Harris was gaslighting voters by claiming to b

reading time less than a minute
Oct 14 2024POLITICS

The Electoral College's Stranglehold on Elections

The Electoral College is a peculiar system in the United States that gives disproportionate power to a handful of states. It was created to appease delegates at the Constitutional Convention and has been controversial for a long time. This system has resulted in candidates winning the presidency wit

reading time less than a minute