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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Government's Controversial Choice for Autism Study Leader

The government has made a surprising and controversial decision. They have appointed David Geier to head up a new study. This study will look into the already disproven connection between vaccines and autism. Geier is known for his strong skepticism towards vaccines. He has a history of publishing r

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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

South Carolina's Business Boost Faces Uncertain Future

South Carolina's Minority Business Development Agency Business Center, based in Columbia, is in a tough spot. The federal government has decided to cut funding for several departments, including the one that supports this center. This move is part of a broader effort to shrink the federal government

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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

Taiwan's Big Decision: Approving TSMC's US Investment

Taiwan's Economic Ministry holds the keys to a massive US investment by TSMC. This isn't just about money. It's about national security and economic growth. The ministry, led by J. W. Kuo, has the final say on whether TSMC can pour $100 billion into US chip manufacturing. This isn't a small deal. It

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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

Boeing's Legal Hurdles: A June Showdown Looms

A court in Texas has fixed a June trial date for Boeing's legal battle with the U. S. government. This case revolves around accusations that Boeing misled regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two deadly crashes. These incidents occurred in 2018 and 2019, resulting in the loss of 346 lives.

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Mar 27 2025OPINION

The Truth Behind the Theories: Kennedy Assassination Files Released

The U. S. National Archives recently released tens of thousands of documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Martin Luther King Jr. The release was long overdue, but it didn't stop the public from jumping to wild conclusions. Many people believe that Lee Ha

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Judges Face Dilemma in Federal Worker Layoffs

The Trump administration's sudden layoff of thousands of federal workers has sparked a legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland is now grappling with how to handle this situation. The judge is considering whether to extend a temporary order that forces the government to rehire these workers. This o

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's Unlawful Detention Raises Questions

A student's involvement in pro-Palestinian activism led to her abrupt detention. Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at a Boston university, was taken into custody by federal immigration agents. This happened on a Tuesday, and by Wednesday evening, she was being held at a processing center in Louisiana. T

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

A 1798 Law and Modern Deportations

The Trump administration faced a significant setback in its efforts to deport Venezuelan nationals. A federal appeals court refused to pause a lower court's decision that questioned the administration's use of a 1798 wartime law for deportations. This law, the Alien Enemies Act, was at the center of

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

Data Privacy Concerns: Unchecked Access by Government Efficiency Team

The Department of Government Efficiency has been quietly embedding staff into federal agencies, gaining access to some of the most sensitive data in the country. This includes information from the Social Security Administration, human resources files, and student loan records. This team, backed by

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

Political Jabs and Policy Focus: The Crockett-Abbott Feud

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is standing by her words after a recent speech in Los Angeles. She had called Texas Governor Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels". She insists that her comments were not about Abbott's disability. Instead, she was criticizing his approach to handling migrants. Crockett pointed out

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