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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

A Black Leader's Historic Journey in Michigan Politics

Imagine making history as the first Black person to serve as the House Speaker in your state. That's exactly what Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate did when he took on this leadership role. What makes this even more remarkable is that it happened during a time when the Democratic Party controlled both le

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Oops! Walmart's Chicken Empanadas Mix-Up Puts Allergy Sufferers at Risk

Imagine picking up some frozen chicken curry empanadas from Walmart, only to find apple cinnamon ones in the box! That's exactly what happened to a few consumers, leading to a nationwide health alert. The products, made by Rajbhog Foods in New Jersey, were mistakenly labeled. The real issue? These a

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Biden's Honest Thoughts on Running Again

President Joe Biden, 82, has been candid about his uncertainty regarding a potential second term. In a recent interview, he admitted that while he believes he could have won reelection, he's not sure if he would have the energy to serve another four years. Biden's age has been a topic of discussion

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Virginia Democrats Keep Control After Key Wins

In the heart of Virginia, Democrats snagged two big wins in special elections. These wins happened in the northern county of Loudoun. Both spots were empty after politicians moved to higher roles. Democrat Kannan Srinivasan, who's been in the state House, won a Senate seat. He beat Republican Tumay

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Jan 05 2025RELIGION

Houston Muslims Unite After Tragedy

In the wake of a tragic attack in New Orleans, Houston's Muslim community rallied together at the Medical Center Islamic Society. The shocking event took a deeper toll as the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was discovered to be a local resident. Imam Basem Hamid spoke to the congregation, stressing

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Republicans Rally Behind Trump's Plan for One Major Bill

House Republicans recently gathered for a secret meeting on Saturday. Former President Donald Trump had a big idea he wanted to share, according to insiders. He wanted to combine border security, energy policies, and taxes into one giant bill. This plan was a bit risky but super important for pushin

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

New Orleans Attack: A Lone Wolf's Deadly Act

In the past, FBI Director Christopher Wray had warned about the rise of international terrorism, especially after conflicts like the one between Hamas and Israel. Months later, when the Islamic State group's affiliate killed over 140 people at a Russian concert, Wray raised alarms about possible sim

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Rhode Island Senate Shuffle: New Faces in Key Positions

In Rhode Island, the Senate is undergoing significant changes. Two prominent committee chairs, Senator Alana M. DiMario and Senator Dawn Euer, are stepping down from their roles. DiMario has been a strong advocate for climate policies, while Euer has played a crucial part in judge confirmations and

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Syria's Shift: Gulf Nations Watch Warily

For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big

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Jan 03 2025FINANCE

Taxes and Trade: A Pacific Island Shift

From 2010 to 2021, a bunch of Pacific Island countries saw changes in their taxes. We looked at how less trade rules affected tax money from trade. As these islands got more open to trade, they collected less money from trade taxes and direct income taxes. Interestingly, they started collecting more

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