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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Surprise Endorsement; Comedian Insult Ban

In an unexpected turn of events, former President Donald Trump received a warm endorsement from Zoraida Buxó, Puerto Rico’s Republican shadow senator, during a rally in Pennsylvania. "We need this man back in the White House, ” Buxó excitedly declared, praising Trump’s abilities to make both America

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Oct 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel's Big Disney+ Tease: What's New and When

As Marvel fans wrap up the series finale of "Agatha All Along, " Disney+ has dropped a sneak peek at a bunch of upcoming shows. This morning's teaser gives a glimpse into some exciting new Marvel content, with clips from shows like "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Daredevil: Born Again. " "Deadpool & Wo

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Oct 30 2024LIFESTYLE

Build Your Dream Remote Control Car at Ridemakerz

Hey, have you started your Christmas shopping yet? With just 56 days left, time’s running out! If you're in Central Minnesota and haven’t visited Mall of America in a while, you might have missed something awesome. There’s a unique store called Ridemakerz where you can create your own remote control

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Oct 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jon Stewart Backs Comedian's Trump Rally Joke

Comedian Jon Stewart came to the defense of Tony Hinchcliffe after his controversial joke at a recent Trump rally sparked backlash. At Sunday’s Trump event in New York City, Hinchcliffe, known for his podcast “Kill Tony, ” poked fun at Puerto Rico by calling it a “floating island of garbage. ” This

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

A Unique Discovery in Colorado: The Story of a Swamp Dweller

In the heart of Northwestern Colorado, near the small town of Rangely, a paleontology team from the University of Colorado has been digging for over 15 years. Recently, they made a remarkable discovery – the jaw of a Heleocola piceanus, a creature that roamed the swamps of the area 75 million year

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Kids Teach Us How to Stay Safe from Lead

In the Panhandle Health District, kids are becoming little health heroes! Each spring, the district's Lead Health Intervention Program visits schools to teach third to fifth graders about lead exposure. This year, students from Harrison Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, and Silver Valley Christian A

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Oct 29 2024CELEBRITIES

The Strange Curriculum of Kanye West's Donda Academy

Cecilia Hailey, a former teacher at Donda Academy, is suing Kanye West for wrongful termination. She claims she was fired for opposing the school's unusual curriculum. Hailey says that the rapper wanted students to march and take rifle shooting classes. She thought these ideas were strange and compa

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Betting on Elections: Robinhood Enters the Game

Robinhood has made a splash in the political prediction market, allowing users to trade contracts on who will win the 2024 presidential election: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. From 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. ET, qualified U. S. citizens can jump into the game, but there's a limit of 5, 000 contracts per us

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Oct 29 2024EDUCATION

Educators in D230 Schools Wait for New Contract: What's the Hold-up?

Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year con

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Investments to Stop China's Military Tech Boom

The U. S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to curb American investments in China's advanced tech sectors like AI, computer chips, and quantum computing. This rule, resulting from President Joe Biden's August 2023 executive order, aims to restrict China's military advancements. The rule

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