VOTING

Mar 22 2025POLITICS

The Truth Behind the Headlines: Newsmax's Role in Election Claims

A few years after the 2020 election, the spotlight is still on conservative media figures who amplified false claims about election fraud. One name that keeps popping up is Christopher Ruddy, the head of Newsmax. As the company gears up for its public debut, a court hearing has put Ruddy and Newsmax

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Germany's Budget Breakthrough: A New Era of Spending?

Germany's political landscape is buzzing with a recent vote. The Bundestag has approved a significant change to the country's debt rules. This move is set to reshape how Germany handles its finances. The Greens, CDU/CSU, and SPD joined forces to make this happen. It was a surprising turn of events,

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Cabinet Meeting: A Fact Check Frenzy

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared some surprising claims. He said the US gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid, while Europe only gave $100 billion. But experts say that's not true. Europe actually gave more, about $259 billion, while the US gave around $125 billion. The US did give

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Why Doctors-in-Training Might Skip the Ballot Box

Ever wondered if the future doctors who are learning to fix your ears, nose, and throat are voting in elections? Well, it turns out that not many of them are. This is a big deal because what happens in politics can really change how doctors do their jobs and how patients get treated. Let'

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

Unlikely Hero: Josh Allen's Surprising MVP Win

Josh Allen, the man with a polite smile and the maple leaf patch on his helmet, earned his place as the most valuable player (MVP) in the NFL. This was no walk in the park, it was a close call and a huge surprise! While most experts had their money on the flashy Lamar Jackson, voters gave Allen the

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Oddities in the Numbers: Did Something Fishy Happen in Russian Elections?

Russian elections in 2011 and 2012 have a peculiar and surprising pattern in their numbers. These elections were not just about who won or lost. It was a surprising case of anomalies that seemed to favor the pro-government party, United Russia. This party is linked to the leader Vladimir Putin.

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Costco Faces Shareholder Pushback on DEI Policies

Costco's shareholders recently shot down a proposal questioning the wholesale club's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The activist investors leading the charge, however, aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Ethan Peck, deputy director of the National Center for Public Policy

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Why Pam Bondi’s Nomination Worries Voting Rights Advocates

Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for the Department of Justice (DOJ), has attracted criticism from the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund. They argue that her past actions as Florida’s attorney general and as chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) make her unsuitable for the role of U. S.

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Elon Musk Takes Fight for $56 Billion Pay to Delaware's Supreme Court

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has officially asked Delaware's Supreme Court to review the decision against his $56 billion pay package. This comes after a state judge turned down the deal twice, most recently in September. Shareholders initially approved the package in 2018, allowing Musk to buy up t

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Voting Delayed: Wildfires in LA Bring Changes

Wildfires are raging in Southern California, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is taking notice. Many of its members, around 6, 000 out of 10, 000, live in the LA area. Due to the crisis, the Academy is extending the Oscar nomination voting window. It was supposed to end on Sunday,

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