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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Universities Face Hurdles in Diversity After Supreme Court Decision

Imagine a world where university doors don't open as widely for certain groups. This is the reality facing many colleges and universities after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that considering race in admissions is against the law, leaving schools like MIT and UNC with fewer non-whi

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

The Supreme Court: Is Our Faith Shaken?

Ever felt like something just wasn't fair during a game? Many people in the US are feeling that way about the Supreme Court these days. Recent surveys show more than half of us aren’t happy with what’s happening there right now. With some unusual rulings and leaked information, it’s easy to see why

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Are Ghost Guns About to Make a Comeback?

Next week, the Supreme Court will tackle a crucial case that could change how ghost guns are sold in the US. Ghost guns are homemade firearms that don't have serial numbers, making them hard to trace. They've been linked to a surge in crimes, including murders and domestic abuse. The Biden administr

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Delayed Justice: Why Trump's Election Trial is Taking So Long

Ever wonder why former President Trump’s election interference trial seems to be moving at a snail's pace? Well, it's not just his legal team dragging their feet. These types of high-profile cases are naturally complex and involve many players, including the Supreme Court. The court process can inde

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Ghost Guns: A Decline in Recoveries After New Regulations

In cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, the number of recovered ghost guns has significantly declined due to local lawsuits against manufacturers. Adam Garber, executive director of CeaseFirePA in Philadelphia, where a mass shooting was carried out with an AR-15-style ghost gun, attr

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

Republicans Change Tune on Abortion

For years, it was clear that Americans were split on abortion rights. Republicans often stood against it for moral and religious reasons. But now, something surprising is happening. More Republicans are supporting abortion rights in upcoming votes. It seems their "pro-life" stand wasn't as strong as

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Sep 20 2024OPINION

The Battle for the Supreme Court: A New Era of Reform

The Supreme Court of the United States is at a crossroads. With the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and the ongoing debate over gun control, the public is more divided than ever on the role of the court in American politics. A recent Emerson College poll revealed that a majority of voters support

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Will the Next Election Decide the Fate of Obamacare's Preventive Care Mandates?

Imagine a world where getting a free cancer screening or a heart medication that could save your life is a distant dream. Unfortunately, this is the reality that millions of Americans could face if the Supreme Court decides to strike down the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) preventive care mandates. The

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Sep 20 2024CRIME

Supreme Court Under Siege: A Glimpse into the Dark Side of Disagreement

In a chilling case that has sent shockwaves through the nation's capital, a 76-year-old Alaskan man has been accused of sending a barrage of graphic threats against six Supreme Court justices and their family members. Panos Anastasiou, who has pleaded not guilty, allegedly made more than 465 threate

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Carmelo Anthony's Surprising Move into the Cannabis Industry

Carmelo Anthony, a former NBA legend, has made a surprising move into the cannabis industry. The basketball star has launched his own cannabis brand, STAYME7O Canna–s, and is set to be the headline speaker at the MJBizCon 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Anthony's entry into the cannabis industry may

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