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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Beyond Radicalization: A Brother's Perspective

On New Year's Day, Bourbon Street in New Orleans witnessed a tragic event when a car rammed into revelers, killing 15 people. The man behind the wheel was Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U. S. military veteran with a complex past. His brother, Abdur Jabbar, speaks out, emphasizing that radicalization, not rel

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Jan 02 2025RELIGION

What's the Deal with ISIS and Terror Attacks?

You might have heard about the tragedy that happened in New Orleans, where a man drove his truck into a New Year's crowd, killing 15 people. The FBI found a black flag in his truck that belongs to a group called the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. This group has been around for a while and has in

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

New Orleans Attack: Young Lives Lost

A terrible incident occurred in New Orleans on New Year's Eve. A truck plowed into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 30. Among the victims were Martin "Tiger" Bech, a former Princeton University wide receiver, Reggie Hunter, a loving father of two, and Ni’Ky

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Why Syria Without Assad Might Be Messy, But It's a Step Forward

Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria ended after many years of bloodshed and terror. Many people see this as a good thing because Assad's regime was horrible, using methods like torture, chemical weapons, and bombings to control people. But now, a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which has links

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Dec 31 2024LIFESTYLE

Rhode Island's Top Baby Names: Charlotte and Liam Take the Lead

In the small state of Rhode Island, baby names have been following a clear trend over the past few years. For the third consecutive year, Charlotte has been the most popular name for girls. This year, there's a new king of the hill for boys: Liam. The health department shared this exciting news on M

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Trump's Defense Pick: A Troubling Choice

Under President Donald J. Trump, America is entering a new phase. Many of us didn't back him, and now, his cabinet picks seem to signal a troubling direction. In a democracy like ours, it's vital to criticize what seems wrong for our nation. Let's consider Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

Finding Common Ground: Massachusetts Lawmakers Unite on Healthcare Bills

In a last-minute agreement, Massachusetts lawmakers decided to join forces on healthcare bills that focus on improving accessibility and affordability. After months of separate discussions, the House and Senate reached a common ground on the weekend before the end of their term. They aim to vote on

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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rhode Island Seeks to Boost Cybersecurity After Major Attack

Imagine you live in Rhode Island and rely on state services for retirement benefits. Recently, a cybersecurity attack hit the state's main service system—RIBridges. This left hundreds of thousands of people’s banking details, Social Security info, and personal data vulnerable. Whoops! There goes you

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

HTS and the Taliban: A Comparison of Islamic Governance

The Islamic group HTS, formerly known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, recently seized control of Syria's capital, Damascus. Unlike its counterparts, the Taliban in Afghanistan, HTS is eager to stand out. HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, previously known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, has pledged to take a different

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Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Wisconsin's New Committee: A Look Through the GOAT's Eyes

Imagine this: a state committee dedicated to sniffing out government inefficiencies, not unlike the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Wisconsin has just unveiled its newest committee, the Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee, or GOAT for short. Republican Ass

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