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Aug 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Duo Takes the Crown in Music Poll

Fans have spoken, and their choice is clear. The track "Is It a Crime" by Mariah The Scientist and Kali Uchis has won this week's music poll. The song, which came out on July 31, has quickly become a favorite among listeners. The poll, which was published on Friday, August 1, saw a variety of new r

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

California's political landscape might look quite different if ranked choice voting became the norm. This system, where voters rank candidates by preference, has already made waves in places like New York City. In the recent mayoral race, a lesser-known candidate, Zohran Mamdani, beat a well-establi

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Jul 17 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Chaos: House Republicans Stir the Pot

House Republicans recently shook things up by voting against a key procedural measure. This vote was meant to advance several bills related to cryptocurrency and a Defense Department funding bill. The move caught many off guard, especially since it was supposed to be a big week for crypto under Pres

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Young Progressive Wins Big in NYC Mayor Race

A young politician just made history in New York City. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, won the Democratic primary for mayor. This victory came as a surprise to many. Mamdani is a democratic socialist. He beat Andrew Cuomo, a well-known figure in New York politics. The win was not c

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor Race: A Fresh Take on Elections

New York City is showing the rest of the country how elections can be run better. The way they are picking their mayor is different. It's called ranked-choice voting. This method lets voters pick more than one candidate. They can list their top choices in order. This way, the winner has more support

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

New York's Democratic Primary: A Tight Race with Big Stakes

In the New York City mayoral race, things are heating up. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, is giving Andrew Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor, a run for his money. A recent poll shows they're neck and neck, with Mamdani even pulling ahead when considering ranked-choice voting. Ranked

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

The Pillow Guy's Big Lie

A court in Colorado has ruled that Mike Lindell, the guy behind MyPillow, spread false information about a former worker from a big voting machine company. This happened after the 2020 presidential election. The worker, Eric Coomer, was awarded $2. 3 million because of the harm caused by Lindell's l

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Jun 20 2025POLITICS

Autistic Adults and Politics: A Look at Voting Hurdles

Political involvement is a key part of being a citizen. It allows people to have a say in how their country is run. Adults with autism are part of this country too. They should have the same chances to take part in politics. However, there is a lack of information on how adults with auti

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

The Pillow Guy's Big Blunder

A recent court case in Colorado has put a spotlight on the power of words and the dangers of spreading false information. Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, was found guilty of defaming Eric Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems. The jury awarded Coomer $2. 3 million in damages. T

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