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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Global Eyes on U. S. Politics: A Spectator's Unease

When you're watching from abroad, American politics often appears heated and divisive. In places like the United Kingdom, controversial topics like Scottish independence or Brexit sparked protests, but rarely violence. Politics is generally discussed civilly. However, when looking at American electi

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Did Democracy and Christianity Grow Up Together?

David French, a long-time evangelical and political conservative, has been reflecting on American democracy and the part Christianity plays in it. He was taken aback by how strongly white evangelicals supported Donald Trump. He's been pondering if our democracy could falter without Christianity's in

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Dec 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Beefy Carne Guisada: Slow Cooked Comfort in a Bowl

Have you ever tried making a one-pot meal with chuck roast? It's a budget-friendly cut that needs slow cooking to turn tender. This Latin American dish called carne guisada is a winner. It's all about combining chuck roast with chiles, diced tomatoes, and Mexican spices, then slow-cooking it into a

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Could Trump Tip the Scales Toward Direct Election?

You might think the Electoral College is here to stay, but former president Donald Trump's recent social media post has sparked a new question: Could he actually help end it? Trump's post, which incorrectly stated that Democrats want to drop the popular vote, could surprisingly fuel the decades-long

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Tagovailoa's Mistakes Cost Dolphins in Close Loss to Texans

The Miami Dolphins faced a tough loss against the Houston Texans, with the final score being 20-12. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's performance was critical in this defeat. He threw four turnovers, which the Texans converted into 10 points. Miami's special teams also faced a challenge, letting Houston

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Dec 14 2024CRIME

Asian Americans & Hate Crimes: The Mental Health Impact

Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i

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Dec 14 2024FINANCE

Bank of America’s Delayed Alert on Epstein Payments Raises Questions

In 2020, Bank of America informed financial regulators about suspicious payments made by billionaire Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein, the late accused financier. The bank filed two reports, known as “suspicious activity reports” (SARs), with law enforcement. These reports are meant to flag potential c

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

US Tourist Freed After Months in Syrian Prison

Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Urbana, Missouri, has finally been freed after spending seven months in a Syrian prison. Timmerman had ventured into Syria for a pilgrimage and was detained at the notorious Palestine Branch facility. Last month, he was set free alongside other prisoners during t

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Head Injuries in American Indian Elders: A Closer Look

Did you know that American Indians face the highest rates of death and hospitalization due to head injuries compared to any other group in the US? Yet, there's a surprising lack of information about how common these injuries are, what factors increase the risk, and how they affect the health of olde

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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

Meet the New Middle East Adviser: Massad Boulos

President-elect Trump has chosen Massad Boulos, a wealthy Lebanese businessman whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos' business acumen and his support for Republican values, highlighting his role in building coalitions w

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