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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

The Pac-12's Rocky Road to Recovery: Can a New Era Bring Stability?

As the Pacific 12 Conference (Pac-12) limps into the future, it's hard not to wonder if the wounds of the past can be healed. The conference, once proud of its "Conference of Champions" moniker, has been left reeling after a series of stunning defections. But, in a bid to revitalize its fortunes, th

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

Emergency Abortions: A Matter of Life and Death or a Political Ploy?

The US is witnessing a crisis of epic proportions. In a country where women's bodies are still treated like political battlegrounds, emergency rooms have become a battleground for life and death. The Republican-controlled House has made it clear that women's health and lives are secondary to their p

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

"Harris and Trump Eye Swing States: A Battle for the Future"

The presidential campaign is heating up, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vying for control of battleground states. After a commanding debate performance, Harris is heading to North Carolina, where she's scheduled to hold rallies in Charlotte and Greensboro. Trump,

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

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Sep 12 2024BUSINESS

Crystal Lagoon's Grand Entrance: What's Behind the Waves

Imagine a 3-acre lagoon in the heart of Oak Hills, surrounded by acres of forestry, transformed into a thriving hub of recreation and relaxation. The project will feature a 1.5-acre beach area, tennis courts, a kids' zone, wedding peninsula, waterfront restaurants, retail hub, hotel, water sports

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Sep 12 2024LIFESTYLE

Should You Buy a Home This Fall or Wait for Rates to Drop Further?

Mortgage rates will likely continue to fall, making it a good idea to wait for further reductions. The 10-year Treasury rate is expected to drop, which could lead to rates in the mid to high 5% to lower 6%. Waiting could also lead to an increase in available properties, as current owners may be

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Sep 12 2024BIOGRAPHY

Unpacking the Apprentice: A Closer Look at the Cast and Characters

The Apprentice, a biopic about Donald Trump's rise to prominence in the real estate business during the 1970s and 1980s, has finally arrived in theaters. But what can we expect from this film? Let's take a closer look at the impressive cast and characters that bring this story to life. Sebastian St

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Is Mexico Barreling Towards a One-Party State?

Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

California's Proposition 4: A Borrowing Binge or Wise Investment?

California's Proposition 4 is set to borrow $10 billion to fund a plethora of environmental projects. But is this measure more about politics than sound policy? After this year's budget debacle, the state should be focusing on cutting debt, not increasing it. The measure's 100+ programs lack a sens

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Unreliable Crime Rate Debate: Chasing Statistics in the Dark

The debate around crime rates is heating up, but are we really getting an accurate picture? The FBI changed the way it gathers crime data in 2021, which led to some major cities, where crime is more prevalent, missing from the statistics. This means we're only getting a partial picture of crime rate

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