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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Campaign: What Went Wrong?

Last night, Americans elected Donald Trump as their 47th president. Unlike in 2016, Democrats don't have the popular vote/Electoral College split to fall back on. Trump won all seven battleground states, and Republicans took the Senate. This leaves Democrats hoping for an unlikely win in the House.

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Crypto Money in Politics: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Last week, a crypto-focused political action committee (PAC) rolled out a bus tour across five key states, starting in Phoenix and Las Vegas. This PAC, known as Stand With Crypto, has been spending big bucks in the political arena, but not all their spending is as transparent as it seems. In Nevada

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

America's Uncertain Future After Election Day

Last night, we didn't wake up to a clear winner of the presidential election. Instead, we found ourselves in a suspenseful wait. Why? A large number of voters still believe Donald Trump should lead the country, despite all the negative evidence. The race is tight, and neither candidate has a clear l

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Mysterious Lights Over Duluth: What Were They?

Last Wednesday night, just before Halloween, Duluth residents spotted an unusual sight in the sky. An object, described as having a green glow, silently moved across the night sky. A video shared by a friend from upper Lincoln Park showed this peculiar event. People took to Reddit to discuss and fig

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

La Grange: A Booming Hub of Small Businesses and Community Collaboration

Last week, the La Grange Business Association held its annual meetup at Plymouth Place Auditorium to discuss the role of entrepreneurship in community growth. Stephanie Posey, the LGBA board president, highlighted the profound impact of local businesses on the economy and community. "Entrepreneurs

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

A Deadly Night in Gaza: Airstrike Kills 20, Raises Questions

Late Monday night, an Israeli airstrike hit a home in northern Gaza, killing at least 20 people, most of them women and children, Palestinian officials reported. This strike occurred in the town of Beit Lahiya, close to the border with Israel. The home was sheltering several displaced families, and

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Gaga's Last-Minute Push for Harris in Pennsylvania

Lady Gaga is stepping up to support Kamala Harris on the eve of the 2024 presidential election. She'll be in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state, to encourage voting for the Harris-Walz ticket. The superstar made a quick video announcement on Instagram, saying, “It’s time to get ready to vote — I’ll

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Trump's Thumbs Up on Fluoride Removal

Last Sunday, former President Donald Trump gave a nod to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's idea of removing fluoride from the U. S. water system. In an interview with NBC News, Trump said, "Sounds okay to me, " when asked about Kennedy's proposition. This view goes against the advice of public health agencie

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Nov 04 2024CRIME

Seattle Woman Targeted: Carjacking Leaves Her Business Hurting

Last weekend, a Seattle woman named Noelle Fox had a scary encounter outside her Lake City apartment. As she was parking her car with her two dogs, Gatsby and Bigfoot, inside, a man pointed a gun at her and demanded a ride. A woman stood by on the passenger side. Fox managed to get her dogs out safe

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Nov 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gucci's Modern Glamour: A Night of Art, Fashion, and Music

Last night's LACMA Art+Film Gala, sponsored by Gucci, raised a record $6. 4 million. Unlike the Academy Museum Gala last month, which favored Old Hollywood style, LACMA encouraged a more modern take on glamour. Bright green outfits (think Kaia Gerber and Gabriella Kaefa-Johnson) and white suits for

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