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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

Bye-Bye MCAS: Massachusetts Votes Away High School Exit Exam

Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

LA County DA Race: Hochman Pulls Ahead in Voter Preferences

It's an unexpected twist in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor known for his tough-on-crime stance, has captured the majority of voter support. With over 61% of the votes, Hochman's message clearly resonates as voters question the current Distr

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

California's Mixed Vote: Democrats Win, But Conservatives Score

In the recent 2024 elections, California voters showed a mixed bag of preferences. They largely supported Democrats, with Adam Schiff, a known critic of former President Trump, winning a seat in the Senate. The House and state races continued to favor Democrats, keeping the blue wave rolling. Howeve

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Information Overload: How Cable and Internet Affect Political Engagement

You might think that with more political information available online and on TV, people would be more knowledgeable and vote more. But surprisingly, that's not the case. Research shows that since entertainment options have also increased, whether people get smarter or vote more depends on what they

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

California Votes to Toughen Crime Laws

In a landslide vote, California residents have given their stamp of approval to Proposition 36, a measure designed to crack down on repeat theft and fentanyl dealing. Early polls had shown overwhelming support, and when the final votes were tallied, around 70% of voters were in favor. The propositio

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Philadelphia DA Slams Musk's Voter Lottery as Illegal

A Philadelphia judge recently refused to stop a $1 million daily giveaway by Elon Musk's political action committee (PAC) to voters in Pennsylvania and other key states. The giveaway, which has already awarded $17 million, is set to end on Election Day. However, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Election Day: Why Results Might Take Time

Today is Election Day in the United States. Millions of voters are expected to cast their ballots, adding to the over 77 million who already voted early. While election officials are working hard to ensure a smooth process, delays in results are possible. Long lines, power outages, or issues with vo

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voting Day: What to Expect and Why It Matters

Today, Americans are casting their votes to decide the next leaders. While there might be some bumps in the road like long lines or weather issues, experts say these are normal and won’t affect the election’s security. In fact, most voters find it easy to vote. Yet, some people still worry about fra

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's Hand in Georgia's Voting Disruptions: A Closer Look

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, revealed that recent bomb threats targeting Atlanta-area polling stations came from Russia. These threats, although deemed non-credible, briefly interrupted voting at two locations in Union City. The Etris Community Ce

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

What Might Trump Do If He Loses Again?

Former President Donald Trump has been dropping hints about what he might do if he loses the election this year. He's been planting seeds of doubt about the voting process, just like he did in 2020. This time, he seems to be preparing a legal plan to challenge the results. He's even got a team of vo

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