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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

TikTok Faces Legal Battle Over Kids' Mental Health

Fourteen states have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform harms children’s mental health and collects their data without consent. The attorneys general, from states like New York and California, argue TikTok makes false claims about its safety for young users. They point out features like

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

US Volleyball to Boost Officials' Pay for Upcoming 2024-25 Season

Volleyball's been gaining traction in the US, especially in colleges. The sport might not overshadow giants like MLB or NBA, but it's growing steadily. Recently, USA Volleyball (USAV) announced plans to beef up the game's growth. They're kicking off the 2024-25 season with a significant pay raise fo

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Oct 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Megan Thee Stallion's Work Environment Lawsuit Sees New Developments

In a surprising turn of events, Megan Thee Stallion's former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, has filed a lawsuit accusing her of creating a hostile work environment. Garcia, who worked with the rapper from 2019 to 2023, claims he was subjected to fat-shaming and overall poor treatment. One incident, which

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Court Takes on Ghost Guns: A Fight Over Traceability

Ghost guns—weapons assembled from kits and lacking serial numbers—have become a hot topic. The number of these untraceable firearms seized by police has skyrocketed in recent years, from under 4,000 in 2018 to nearly 20,000 in 2021. The Biden administration stepped in, requiring sellers to treat the

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Take on Ghost Gun Kits

Ever heard of ghost guns? They're a hot topic these days, and the Supreme Court is diving into the debate. These are basically weapons that are hard to trace because they don't have serial numbers. They're assembled from kits that you can buy online, and they're becoming more common in crimes. The B

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Suburban Life: Congress Crafts a Helping Hand

Life in the suburbs isn't always easy. Costs can be high, and safety concerns are real. Seeing these challenges, Congress is taking action to lend a hand. Some lawmakers want to make it simpler for families to save up for job training. Others are focused on tackling the dangerous fentanyl trade. The

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Ducks First NHL Game: A Look Back

Ever wondered what it was like when the Anaheim Mighty Ducks first hit the ice? Well, let’s take a trip down memory lane! On October 8, 1993, the Ducks played their inaugural NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings. The excitement was palpable as 17,174 fans filled the Arrowhead Pond (now known as th

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Volleyball Victories: Local Teams Shine on Monday Night

In a thrilling night of volleyball action, several local high schools came out on top. ROCORI and Albany both swept their opponents 3-0, with impressive performances from players like Ellery Ehresmann and Hannah Klein. Meanwhile, Pillager and Kimball also secured victories. Over at the ROCORI vs. M

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

College Athletes Face Betting-Related Harassment on Social Media

Imagine being a college athlete and receiving nasty messages from people who lost bets on your games. That's what many college athletes are dealing with. A study by the NCAA and a data science company shows that at least 12% of public social media abuse against college athletes comes from "angry spo

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Weather Worries: Colorado vs. Kansas State

This weekend, the Colorado Buffaloes are set to face off against Kansas State at Folsom Field. Coach Prime, Deion Sanders, will be watching closely as his team aims to continue their strong 4-1 record. The Buffs have had two back-to-back wins, but are they just lucky, or is there real talent there?

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