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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

The Big Decision: What's at Stake for America

Every few years, people say the upcoming presidential election is the most important one ever. Some might think this is just a phrase, but this time, it's different. The election between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris is truly unique. There are two main reason

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses: Winners No Matter Who Wins the Election?

Both Democrats and Republicans are courting small business owners ahead of the election. With a high trust rating and employing nearly half of the private sector workforce, small businesses are a significant player. However, owners are uncertain about the election's impact. Small business confidenc

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Inflation, Tariffs, and Small Businesses: A Look at the Impact

Small-business owners aren't thrilled about the idea of more tariffs. With former President Donald Trump hinting at higher tariffs if he returns to office, businesses like Virginia Beer Co. are worried about increased costs. Chris Smith, the co-founder, saw a 5. 5% surcharge on a supplier's bill aft

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Election Polls: A Glimpse into 2024 Voters' Minds

This year's election polls haven't been great at predicting who will win. But they've given us some interesting insights into what voters are thinking. People are pretty pessimistic about politics right now. And there's a big divide between supporters of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, especially on

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Nov 01 2024EDUCATION

College Leaders: Failing to Stop Antisemitism?

University officials might not be handling antisemitism as seriously as they should. Take Harvard for example. Their former president, Claudine Gay, preferred to keep student protesters happy instead of speaking out against their aggressive behavior. Even when Hamas attacked Israel and killed 1, 200

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

UConn vs. Georgia State: Can the Huskies Secure a Bowl Bid?

The UConn Huskies are just one win away from becoming bowl-eligible, and they'll have the chance to do so against the Georgia State Panthers on Friday night. The Huskies (5-3) have been on a roll, winning four out of their last five games. A victory would not only secure a bowl spot but also bring t

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Rain Threats: A Game Changer for Truck Series at Martinsville

NASCAR is about to have an exciting weekend at Martinsville Speedway, with crucial Truck Series playoff races on the cards. The weather, however, is not playing along – rain is forecasted, which means potential delays and disruptions. We all know Martinsville is often hit by weather issues, so this

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Democrats and Kids: A Storm Over Science

Imagine this: a U. S. senator who was once an OB-GYN is fighting for children's health in a different way now—not in a delivery room, but in the halls of Congress. This senator is worried about what some Democratic leaders are pushing—surgeries and hormones for kids who want to change their gender.

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

A Young Fan's Dream Night at the World Series

Jacquelyn Teel had a surprising message for her sons last Wednesday. She texted them during school, "Guess what? We're going to the World Series! " Calvin Young, Jacquelyn's 15-year-old son from Bergenfield, New Jersey, is battling pediatric cancer. In a turn of events, the Yankees offered front ro

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

BYD's EV Sales Surge: Beating Tesla in Revenue

In a surprising turn of events, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has outshone Tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time. BYD's net profit soared by 11. 5% to $1. 63 billion in the third quarter, with total revenue hitting $28. 24 billion, a 24% jump from the same period last year. This im

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