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Oct 28 2024CRIME

Burned Ballots: What Happened and Why it Matters

Early Monday morning, fire consumed a ballot box in Vancouver's C-TRAN Park & Ride at Fisher’s Landing Transit Center. An unknown device attached to the ballot box ignited the fire. The damage is significant, with hundreds of ballots reduced to ashes. The last ballot pickup, at 11 a. m. on October

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Election Officials Battle Conspiracy Theories as Voting Day Approaches

With just over a week until Election Day, state and local officials are juggling their duties with debunking a surge of voting conspiracy theories. False claims about vote-switching machines, fake voters, and fraud are spreading like wildfire. Utah's Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, who oversees elections

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

China Allegedly Targeted Trump, Vance Phones: US Officials

US officials have raised alarms that China attempted to hack into the phones of former President Donald Trump, his running mate Senator JD Vance, and individuals linked to Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats. The investigation is ongoing to determine what data, if any, was accessed. Acc

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Former Trump Officials Back Kelly's Warning: Trump's Dangerous Leadership

A group of 13 former Trump White House officials have come together to support ex-chief of staff John Kelly's recent criticism of Donald Trump. In an open letter, they praised Kelly for calling out Trump's fascist tendencies. These lifelong Republicans, including former press secretary Stephanie Gri

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Team in House: Elections Under New Scrutiny

House Republicans have hired two former Trump officials involved in the 2020 fake elector scheme for their committee overseeing elections. Joshua Findlay and Thomas Lane, who worked on the Trump campaign's legal team, are now advising the House on election law. This move comes as the House prepares

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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 03 2024HEALTH

Fowl Alert: Bird Flu Spreads in California Farm

The first human case of H5N1 bird flu has been reported in California, raising concerns about the potential for a widespread outbreak. In the state's Central Valley, a dairy farm had already detected cases of the virus among its cattle, and an employee came down with mild symptoms such as red eyes.

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Sep 26 2024POLITICS

The Indictment of a Mayor: A New Era of Politics in the Big Apple

In a shocking turn of events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on at least one federal criminal charge, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the city's top official. The indictment follows a monthslong federal investigation into Adams' connections to Turkish officials and businessm

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Sep 21 2024BUSINESS

Rate Cut Roulette: The Fed's Big Bet on the Economy

The Federal Reserve's surprise half-point rate cut has left many investors scratching their heads. But what made this move so unexpected? To understand the situation, let's take a step back. The Fed's Chair, Jerome Powell, is known for providing clear signals about the central bank's next interest r

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Sep 20 2024HEALTH

Whooping Cough Outbreak: Why Vaccination is Crucial

Wisconsin is experiencing a significant surge in whooping cough cases, prompting health officials to urge residents to get their vaccinations up to date. This respiratory illness, also known as pertussis, can lead to serious complications, especially for infants. Symptoms often start with a cold-lik

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