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Sep 21 2024POLITICS

The Billion-Dollar Showdown: Will Harris and Democrats Outspend Trump?

Kamala Harris entered September with a significant financial edge over Donald Trump, setting a grassroots fundraising record during her first full month as the Democratic presidential nominee. The Harris campaign's robust fundraising efforts allowed them to outspend Trump's campaign in August, with

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Sep 20 2024LIFESTYLE

Forking it Up for a Good Cause

The "Star Chefs" event is back for another round of culinary delight, this time benefiting Momentum for Health, a nonprofit that offers behavioral care for adults in Santa Clara County. On September 29, a private Saratoga residence will transform into a foodie paradise, where a talented team of Sout

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Millions at Risk: A Regional Crisis Unfolds

In a shocking development, thousands of districts across the United States and abroad are facing a financial crisis that could have severe consequences. The crisis stems from a potential loss of federal funds, which could have a ripple effect on local economies. With millions of dollars on the line,

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Breaking Free from Campus Control

In recent times, higher education has been a focal point for heated debates and laws aimed at regulating campus life. The latest development in this saga is the passage of the GOP's "End Woke Higher Education Act" in the US House. This measure seeks to bar accrediting organizations from requiring co

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Sep 19 2024BUSINESS

Axiom Space's Rocky Road to Success

Axiom Space, a NASA commercial partner, has been facing severe financial headwinds. Founded by billionaire Kam Ghaffarian and NASA executive Mike Suffredini in 2016, the company has struggled to raise funds and has had difficulties meeting its payroll since early 2023. The Houston-based company has

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Sep 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

From Microelectronics to Medicine: Unpacking the Latest Deals and Developments

The world of business and technology is abuzz with recent announcements and developments. In the realm of microelectronics, the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub has been awarded $37.8 million in federal Department of Defense funds to support projects ranging from microelectronic warfare to a

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

The Union's Dilemma: A Tale of Two Candidates

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the largest labor unions in the United States, has decided to decline endorsing either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris for president. This decision was met with surprise, as both candidates had been courting the union's support. The Teamsters' preside

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

Shutdown Showdown: Johnson Under Pressure as Powerbrokers Clash

As the clock ticks down to the end of the month, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in Washington. House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to pivot to a new plan after the House failed to pass a six-month government funding plan, which sparked a heated debate on Capitol Hill. The bill'

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Sep 17 2024FINANCE

Tech Stocks' Unlikely Challenger: The Rise of Other Sectors

In the world of finance, a common assumption is that technology stocks thrive in an environment of low interest rates. This notion is rooted in the idea that tech companies often promise future profits in exchange for present-day funding, making them more attractive to investors when returns are low

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

The Dark Side of New York's Education System

The stunning revelations about six Department of Education employees stealing slots meant for homeless children to take their own kids on luxurious taxpayer-funded trips have raised questions about the rot that runs deep within the city's public-school system. The scheme, led by Linda M. Wilson, a s

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