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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Up Your Weekend With Puzzles, Shows, And Surprising Treats!

Friday and beyond are packed with exciting events. If you're a fan of live music, tickets to shows by Earth, Wind and Fire, Katy Perry, Bob Dylan, or Yacht Fest are up for grabs. But why stop there? The fun doesn't end with concerts. If you're into classic shows, there's a TV event to look forw

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Jan 30 2025WEATHER

South Carolina's Weather Rollercoaster: Rain and Sunshine Await

Imagine waking up to mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Sunlight is peeking into the room. It is time to put on the favorite hoodie. It's pleasant outside, but there is a twist for the weekend. The weather will change from Friday afternoon. A cold front is traveling through the Southea

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Can Trump Boost NATO Defense Spending?

U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Small Nations Boost Defense to Five Percent: What Does It Mean?

Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Women's Online Spaces: A Diverse Landscape

The Internet has opened up a world of connection for people who have often been left out of conversations. One group that has really benefited from this with their own spaces online is women. These spaces can be as varied as night and day. Researchers dug deep into over 6 million Reddit comments and

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Defense Budget Freeze: Politics vs. Preparedness

In the midst of a chilly political climate, Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defense spending, sparking worries about the country's readiness to defend itself. The US, Taiwan's main ally and arms supplier, is watching closely as tensions with China grow. Despite being a democratically rule

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Movies and Gender Bias: What's in the Reviews?

The movie industry has long been a boys' club. It's no surprise that this affects how films are reviewed. A recent study found that reviews of movies with female leads or directors often have more sexist language than reviews of male-led films. This can hurt actresses' and female directors' careers

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Will Trump's Tariff Threats Rattle the Fed's Rate Plans?

The Federal Reserve is about to make a big call on interest rates, and President Trump might not be happy about it. The Fed is expected to pause on rate cuts this week, mainly because inflation hasn’t made much progress lately. This move aligns with a strong economy and low unemployment, but some th

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Trump's Grant Freeze Reversed: What Happened and Why

On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget reversed a memo that froze federal grants. This memo, sent on Monday evening, caused confusion and legal challenges. The goal was to review spending that might not align with Trump's recent executive orders, like those targeting diversity

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Medicaid Cuts: What's at Stake for Millions of Americans?

Imagine this: you're among the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Now, picture the Republican Party proposing major cuts to this lifeline, aiming to fund tax cuts and immigration policies. Democrats warn these changes could strip 22 million people of their health coverage, br

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