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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Politicians Under Fire: A Global Crisis of Violence and Harassment

Politicians around the world are facing a troubling rise in violence, threats, and harassment. A recent survey by a global organization revealed that a significant number of elected officials have experienced some form of abuse, with women being targeted more frequently, especially in online spaces.

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Politicians and Late-Night TV: A Changing Landscape

Politicians have long used TV appearances to connect with voters. In the past, shows like "The Tonight Show" and "The Arsenio Hall Show" gave politicians a platform to showcase their personalities. These appearances helped shape public opinion in a more relaxed setting than traditional news intervie

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Jan 15 2026OPINION

Why Politicians Target Trans Kids in Sports

Politicians are using trans kids in sports as a way to get votes. This is wrong. It puts kids at risk. Trans kids already face a lot of problems. They are more likely to feel sad, worried, or turn to drugs. Sports should help them, not hurt them. Only a tiny number of athletes are trans. In all of

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Closing the Digital Divide in Indigenous Mental Health Care

First Nations people in Australia face big challenges when it comes to mental health care. They often don't get the same support as others. Digital mental health (DMH) services could help. These services use technology like phones and computers to provide support. But we don't know much about how we

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Small Bank, Big Gains: First Capital's Surprising Rise

First Capital, a bank you might not have heard of, has seen its stock price jump a huge 132% in just one year. This is a big deal for a company with a market value of only $233 million. The bank, which is mainly into home loans, has caught the eye of investors thanks to its strong performance. The

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Politicians and their twisted tales: A closer look at recent claims

Politicians often say things that sound serious but are not true. Let's look at some recent examples. Senator Raphael Warnock said Republicans voted to double health care premiums 13 times. That's not true. Republicans just didn't extend some subsidies that Democrats had set to expire. Most subsidi

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

First Business Bank Joins Virtual Investor Conference

First Business Bank is stepping into the spotlight at the Sidoti & Company Year End Virtual Investor Conference. This event is set for December 11, 2025. The bank's top leaders will be there. Corey A. Chambas, the CEO, David R. Seiler, the President and COO, and Brian D. Spielmann, the CFO, will sha

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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

Helping Heroes: A Big Step Forward for First Responders' Mental Health

First responders are the unsung heroes who rush into danger when others run away. But what about their mental health? A big problem is that many of them face stress and trauma on the job. In fact, about one in seven first responders show signs of PTSD from their regular duties. This number goes up e

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Nov 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Merging Nature and Numbers: How First Nations' Wisdom Can Shape Environmental Accounting

First Nations' deep connection to the land offers valuable insights into environmental accounting. The UN's SEEA-EA framework aims to blend environmental and economic data. It organizes ecosystem details, measures services, and tracks changes over time. But how can it better include First Nations' v

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Politicians and Their Promises: Time for a Reality Check

Politicians often make big promises to win votes, but many of these promises never come true. This is a problem because voters are left disappointed, and politicians face no consequences. Some people think that limiting campaign donations could make elections fairer, but others argue that this limit

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