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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Betting on a Better School? How Missouri's Sports Betting Tax Plan Measures Up

Ever heard of a new way to fund schools? Missouri is voting on it! They want to legalize sports betting and use the taxes for education. Sounds great, right? But hold on, there's a catch. Some of the money sportsbooks use to attract bettors won't be taxed. That's what policymakers are debating right

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

North Korea Troops in Ukraine: What Does It Mean for NATO?

Imagine this: Russia's got North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. That's a big deal, right? Lithuania's president thinks so too. He says that NATO should let Ukraine use long-range weapons to hit targets inside Russia. Why? Because he thinks North Korea's involvement makes things way more seriou

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Fires Target Ballot Drop Boxes: A Look into Concerns and Security

You might have heard about two ballot drop boxes getting damaged in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. This happened just days before the election. Authorities think someone set fire to the boxes, which are used to collect votes. In Portland, only three ballots were harmed, but in Vancouver, hundre

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Burned Ballots: A New Challenge for Election Security

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were targeted by suspected arson attacks. This isn't the first time drop boxes have faced trouble, but the recent incidents have sparked fresh concerns. Let's break down what happened and why this is a big deal. On

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ballot Box Fires: A Threat to Voting in the Northwest

In the days leading up to Election Day, several ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire. Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in these incidents, which authorities believe are connected. The fires follow a similar event earlier this month in Vancouver. Election of

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Cracks Down on Investments Aiding China's Military Tech

The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Affordable Electric Car: When and What?

Electric vehicles (EVs), especially those from Tesla, often come with a hefty price tag. But Tesla has been promising a more affordable option for years. In their recent quarterly report, they reiterated that plans are in motion to launch such a vehicle in the first half of 2025. This comes after di

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Iran and Israel: A Call for Peace at the UN

The United States has issued a stern warning to Iran at the UN Security Council. They cautioned that there will be "severe consequences" if Iran carries out more attacks against Israel or U. S. personnel in the Middle East. This warning comes after Israel retaliated against Iran's recent missile att

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Tech Investments in China

In a move to safeguard sensitive technology, the Biden administration has put the brakes on certain US investments in China's advanced tech sector. This includes industries like semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. After a lengthy review, new rules have been implemented. S

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