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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Soldiers Ready as U. S. Prepares for Contentious Election Day

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election approaches, many states have put their National Guard troops on standby or activated them. Around 18 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken this step, making a total of nearly 800 service members ready for duty. These soldiers include cyber specialists and

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voting Hurdles: Pennsylvania's Last-Minute Ballot Challenges

Just before the election, a small group in Pennsylvania targeted thousands of mail-in ballots. They aimed to reject votes from overseas and people with mail forwarding. This happened in over a dozen counties, causing a stir among voting rights groups and election officials. Some counties dismissed t

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Promises Action on Gaza in Michigan Speech

Kamala Harris, during her final campaign stop in Michigan, pledged to work towards ending the conflict in Gaza. She aimed to connect with the state’s large Arab American and Muslim American populations, who have been critical of her stance on Israel’s actions. With the election just days away, Harri

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Spanish King Faces Anger in Flood-Hit Valencia

In Valencia, Spain, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the flood-stricken region, only to be met with boos and thrown eggs from angry residents. The king and queen were there to see the damage and offer support, but locals were furious about what they saw as a slow and uncoordinated response from

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Nov 04 2024BUSINESS

Machinists at Boeing Vote Again on Contract Offer

Boeing's unionized workers in the Pacific Northwest are preparing to vote on a new contract offer. This vote could bring an end to a seven-week strike that has halted production of most Boeing passenger jets. The latest offer by Boeing promises a 38% pay raise over four years, along with other bonus

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Nikki Haley Backs Trump, Says He's the Better Choice

Former presidential hopeful Nikki Haley recently published an opinion piece supporting Donald Trump, asserting that he is the better choice over current Vice President Kamala Harris. In the Wall Street Journal article released just before Election Day, Haley urges voters to compare policies between

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Trump's Election Tactics: A Closer Look

Former President Donald Trump recently made some bold statements at a rally in Pennsylvania. He said he shouldn't have left the White House after losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden. He also talked about reporters being shot and suggested the media is "fake news. " His campaign later explained tha

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Nov 04 2024SCIENCE

Catching a Glimpse of Phobos: Mars Rover's Lunar Snapshots

Ever dreamed of watching Mars' moon, Phobos, pass in front of the sun? Well, NASA's Perseverance rover did just that! Since landing on the red planet in 2021, the rover has been capturing stunning images of Phobos. But why is this important? Scientists are studying Phobos' orbit, which is gradually

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Quest to Win Women vs. His Old Patterns

Donald Trump’s recent campaign has been marked by a big challenge—winning over women voters. Despite saying he’ll be a “protector” of women, his approach has been criticized for being outdated and paternalistic. He's even joked along with offensive comments, like the infamous one about Vice Presiden

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Nov 03 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 1 Switches to an Old Signal, Leaving NASA Puzzled

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, currently about 15 billion miles from Earth, has given scientists a bit of a scare. On October 17, it switched its main radio transmitter to a different frequency, leaving NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory team scratching their heads. The spacecraft's Fault Protection Sys

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