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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Big Shift: Americans Say No to Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

A recent study by the New York Times and Ipsos shows that a large majority of Americans don't think transgender athletes, who were born male but identify as female, should compete in women's sports. Among the 2, 128 people surveyed, 79% said they shouldn't be allowed. Democrats, known for their prog

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Jan 20 2025FINANCE

Crypto's Future: Hope or Hype under Trump's Watch?

In 2024, bitcoin hit a massive milestone, topping $100, 000. With President Donald Trump taking office, crypto enthusiasts are banking on a friendly administration. But what does this mean for states and public pension funds? Some states have already shown interest, like Wisconsin and Michigan. Can

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Jan 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Big Oil's Fight Against Climate Disaster Funding

In the year before the Los Angeles county wildfires, major fossil fuel companies fought hard against a bill that would have made them pay for climate disasters. This bill, known as the Polluters Pay Climate Cost Recovery Act of 2024, was aimed at requiring the state's biggest carbon polluters to con

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Congress Votes on Trans Athletes in School Sports

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop federal funding to schools allowing transgender girls to compete in female school sports teams. The vote was mainly along party lines, with 218 votes in favor and 206 against. Only two Democrats supported the bill, and one more d

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Senator Fights to Catch COVID Loan Fraudsters

A top senator recently received a warning from a government watchdog about a worrying increase in defaults on COVID-era loans. The watchdog, Brian Miller, highlighted that these loan programs have reported losses of over $1 billion as of November 2024. These numbers have been growing since debtors s

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

The Future of Crypto Regulation: A Security Perspective

As the political landscape in Washington, D. C. , shifts, many expect new crypto laws to be passed. But what about the cybersecurity aspects of these regulations? Cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ethereum, have a dedicated following in the U. S. , with 17% of adults having traded in crypto. Y

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Casino Chat: Tysons Betting Bill and Community Voices

Let's talk about the Tysons casino buzz! Senator Scott Surovell just put forward Senate Bill 982, aiming to let Fairfax County decide if they want a casino. This isn't new; he's tried before. The county didn't ask for this, though. It's like someone handed them an unwanted birthday present. Some bus

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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 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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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Fairfax NAACP Invites Community to Tysons Casino Talk

Hey there, something interesting is happening in Fairfax County! The NAACP is throwing a party, but this isn't your usual get-together. The chat is all about this proposed entertainment complex in Tysons, you know, the one with a casino and all kinds of fun stuff. The talk is set for January 7, 2025

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