INFLUENCE

Sep 09 2024OPINION

Divided We Stand. . . Or Do We?

Americans today seem more divided than ever, with conservatives and liberals locked in endless battles over hot-button issues like gun control, gay marriage, taxes and regulation. The media loves to highlight the discord - after all, conflict sells! But what if we're not actually as far apart ideo

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Chinese Influence in the US: A Case of Local Politics?

The arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has sparked debate about China's influence in US politics. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing Chinese interests within New York state. But how concerning is this? Is this a singl

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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Sep 06 2024TRAVEL

Are Influencers Ruining Flights? This Flight Attendant Says Yes

One flight attendant has taken it upon herself to call out the passengers who cause her the most pain in the air, and she's pointing fingers at a surprising group: influencers. According to Skye Taylor, a former Virgin Atlantic worker with over 16 years of experience, while celebrities are typicall

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Is Trump Turning His Businesses into a Slush Fund for GOP Candidates?

It seems that former President Donald Trump is finding new ways to profit from his political influence. According to recent data, Republican candidates and groups are pouring millions into his businesses - with the former president himself being the biggest spender by far. This raises some troubling

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's $10M Propaganda Ploy: Did It Fool You Too?

Did you fall for it? A jaw-dropping $10 million scheme by Russia to covertly influence American audiences through online content has been exposed. Two employees of the state-controlled media outlet RT, posing under fake identities, allegedly directed a Tennessee-based company called Tenet Media to p

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

The Dragon's Deception: Unmasking the Chinese Communist Party's Influence in American Politics

As the midterm elections approach, the Biden administration and Democrats are once again fixated on Russia, Russia, Russia. Attorney General Merrick Garland has rolled out new charges against Russian media figures and seized alleged connected Internet domains, in an obvious effort to garner attentio

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

The Powell Memo: A Blueprint for Corporate Domination

In the summer of 1971, a little-known lawyer named Lewis F. Powell Jr. penned an explosive memo to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this document, later known as the 'Powell Memo', Powell argued that American business had become too complacent and needed to take aggressive action to regain political

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

Caribbean Americans Rally Behind Kamala Harris: A Call for Unity and Action

People across the United States and the Caribbean gathered in a powerful display of unity to support Kamala Harris for President. The virtual event, held in August, united hundreds of Caribbean Americans, including celebrities like Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. Tatyana Ali, star of "

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS,

China's Influence Operations: A Threat to US Democracy?

The recent arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has shed light on China's growing efforts to influence U.S. politics at the state level. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing its interests at state functions and blocking rep

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