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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Why Tipping Without Taxes Might Not Be Good for Workers

Imagine this: both a high-ranking Democrat and a former Republican president want to get rid of taxes on tips. Sounds like a good idea, right? Not so fast. Let's break down what this could mean for workers. Politics aside, this proposal could make tips even more popular as a form of payment. But ho

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Moving Patterns Show Political Divides in Neighborhoods

Millions of Americans are on the move, and their choices reveal a lot about how we segregate by politics. Take Joshua Fisher and Ryan Troyer, two men with a lot in common: both white, married, and living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota until recently. They both moved away, but to very different places.

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Israeli Military Leaders Call for Political Action in Gaza and Lebanon

Israel's top military brass has sent clear signals that the country has done all it can on the battlefield in Gaza and Lebanon. They're urging political leaders to step in and negotiate a deal. This comes as Lebanon's prime minister hints at a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah. Both U. S. presidenti

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Doctors Concealing Study Results: Puberty Blockers Aren't the Answer

A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna

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Oct 31 2024CELEBRITIES

Kamala Harris' Celebrity Backers: Who's Showing Support?

Vice President Kamala Harris has kicked off her presidential campaign with a bang. After President Biden stepped down, he gave his full endorsement to Harris. The race is on, and Harris has already raised a whopping $126 million! But who's backing her up? Let's take a look at some celebrities who ha

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

TSMC's 40% Discount Disappears After Intel CEO's Comments

Intel's CEO, Patrick Gelsinger, ruffled some feathers with his comments about TSMC's Taiwan base, leading to a lost deal. TSMC, a major chip maker, had offered Intel a huge 40% discount on their latest 3 nanometer chip tech. But after Gelsinger's remarks, TSMC pulled the offer, leaving Intel to pay

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

China’s Factories Power Up: A Surprise Turnaround

In a surprising turnaround, China’s factory activity expanded for the first time in six months – jumping to 50. 1 in October. This is a promising sign after months of contraction, with September clocking in at 49. 8. Economists had expected a slight improvement, predicting 49. 9. But the actual resu

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Mistaken Election Results Spark Social Media Storm

Imagine tuning into a Formula 1 race on your local ABC station and suddenly seeing results for a key swing state's election before the race even finishes. That's what happened on Sunday when WNEP-TV in Pennsylvania aired a ticker showing Vice President Kamala Harris handily winning over Donald Trump

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Oct 31 2024FINANCE

Ethereum Poised to Catch Up to Bitcoin?

Ethereum (ETH) seems to have fallen behind Bitcoin (BTC) in the crypto race this year. At the moment, BTC is up by 70% compared to ETH's 18%. This isn't the first time ETH has played second fiddle to BTC, and it's interesting to note that we're seeing a similar trend for the third time since 2016. W

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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Black Ops 6: A Huge Hit, But How Big?

Black Ops 6 has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the biggest Call of Duty launch yet. Microsoft and Activision are calling it the largest release in the series' history, based on player numbers, hours played, and matches played. But they're keeping the exact figures under wraps. "This is t

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