JUSTIN MANDEL

Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Labour's Tough Budget Choices: Can They Turn Unpopularity into Opportunity?

The Labour Party in the UK is currently facing a tough situation. They won a big election in 2024, but now, their popularity has dropped significantly. Polls show they have less than 20% support. This might seem bad, but it could actually be a chance for them to make bold moves without worrying too much about losing more support. Rachel Reeves, the finance minister,...

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Nov 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Shopping in the AI Age: How Tech is Changing Grocery Deals

Grocery shopping is not what it used to be. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), stores are getting smarter about how they price items and target shoppers. This shift is changing the way people save money and how they think about their purchases. For some, like Kimberly Roberts, saving money on groceries is a way of life. She has always been good at finding deals...

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel Trouble: Snowy Surprises Ahead for Central NY

Central New York is bracing for a snowy Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region, including Syracuse. This watch covers the busy travel days leading up to and following Thanksgiving Day. Expect heavy snowfall. More than 7 inches could pile up in certain areas. This is due to lake effect snow bands that are expected to...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Peace Talks: A Closer Look at the Challenges

The United States has proposed a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, but it's facing some serious hurdles. The Kremlin hasn't even commented on the recent talks in Geneva, and European leaders feel left out because they weren't consulted when the plan was drafted. They're also skeptical about the plan's details, especially since it involves commitments from them, like b...

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Cal's New Chapter: Wilcox Out, Rolovich Takes Over

Cal's football program is at a turning point. Justin Wilcox, the head coach for the past nine years, has been let go. This decision comes after a season that saw the team go 6-5, barely missing out on a winning record. The Golden Bears' loss to Stanford, a game they were expected to win, seems to have been the final straw. Wilcox's time at Cal was marked by steady, ...

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Week in Review: News, Sports, and Surprises

This week in Chicago, a lot happened. Let's start with the big news. Congress made a move to get the Justice Department to share its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump signed the bill, giving the department 30 days to hand over the documents. Meanwhile, Tom Pritzker, a billionaire and cousin of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, was mentioned in documents from the...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

The Tariff Money Shuffle: A Financial Puzzle

Let's dive into the recent talk about sending out $2, 000 checks to middle-class families. The idea is to ease the financial burden, but there's a catch. Tariffs have already taken about $1, 800 from families. So, these checks aren't a gift from abroad. They're more like a refund for what's already been paid. The numbers don't add up. The checks would cost the gover...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Sunday Showdown: Jets and Ravens Clash in Baltimore

The New York Jets are making a switch at quarterback for their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. Veteran Tyrod Taylor will take the field instead of Justin Fields, who has been struggling lately. This isn't Taylor's first time starting this season or facing the Ravens. He played for Baltimore earlier in his career and even won a Super Bowl with them. The J...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

LeBron's Return: Lakers' New Look and Old Magic

The Lakers' victory over the Utah Jazz marked a significant moment, not just because LeBron James returned from injury, but because it showcased a team that has evolved even without its superstar. The game highlighted the Lakers' impressive offensive firepower, with a season-high 140 points, and their defensive resilience, holding the Jazz to just 32 points in the fi...

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Nov 18 2025SCIENCE

Sea Levels and Chilly Surprises: A Climate Puzzle

A recent study has stirred up quite the debate. It suggests that a small rise in global sea levels could lead to harsher winters in East Asia. The idea is that a 15-30 cm increase in sea levels might tweak atmospheric patterns, making cold snaps more intense. But is this claim backed by solid evidence? The study relied heavily on a single climate model, NorESM1-F. T...

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