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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Team in House: Elections Under New Scrutiny

House Republicans have hired two former Trump officials involved in the 2020 fake elector scheme for their committee overseeing elections. Joshua Findlay and Thomas Lane, who worked on the Trump campaign's legal team, are now advising the House on election law. This move comes as the House prepares

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Oct 24 2024EDUCATION

Parents Seek Fence at Special Needs School Playground

In the small town of Frankfort, Illinois, a group of concerned parents is fighting for a vital safety measure at Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843. They want the school to install a fence around the playground. Parents have attended board meetings since April, asking why the fence hasn

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Oct 24 2024EDUCATION

Autism in Schools: One Mom's Struggle and Hope

Every September, parents snap photos of their kids eager to start school. But for children on the autism spectrum, like my son Ben, school can be a daily challenge. Ben's journey started in preschool, where he seemed to dread going. His doctor said it was just a phase, but I knew it was more. Ben w

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trans Candidates: Beyond LGBTQ Bills

This election season, trans candidates in state legislatures are tackling more than just anti-LGBTQ laws. From Florida to Hawaii, these candidates are focusing on various issues like affordable housing, healthcare, and climate change. They're driven by a desire to protect their communities and addre

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Oct 24 2024FINANCE

Has AI Money Management Found Its Trustworthy Friend?

In the financial world, big names like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are relying more on artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the stock market and give advice to clients. But do people really trust AI with their hard-earned money? Research shows it's not a simple yes or no answer. A study ask

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Putin Hosts Global South Leaders, Pushing for BRICS Expansion and Financial Cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit with leaders from China, India, and other countries part of the BRICS group. This alliance, originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has grown by including nations like Iran, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The focus of the meeting

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Tax Troubles: A USC Official’s Surprising Story

Imagine this: a high-ranking university official, who's supposed to promote well-being, is accused of not paying over a million dollars in taxes. This isn't a movie plot, but a real situation involving Mari Ross-Alexander, the former Associate Vice President for Student Health and Well-Being at the

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

The Ups and Downs of Knoxville's Baptist Hospital

In 1943, Knoxville was desperate for more hospital beds. That's when the idea for a Baptist Hospital came up. The plan was to build a 200-bed hospital for around $1 million. But remember, this was during World War II, and things were pricey. The hospital's financial struggles started right from the

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Oct 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Conversation Deflections: How One-Liners Save the Day

Imagine this: you're at a business dinner, enjoying a lovely meal, when a colleague suddenly asks about your recent divorce. Talk about a buzzkill! This happened to someone, who was prepared, though. They had a bunch of clever responses ready to go, so they could dodge the question without being rud

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Oct 23 2024CELEBRITIES

Dating a Celebrity: Is It Worth the Struggle?

Brianna LaPaglia, known online as Chickenfry, recently opened up about the challenges of dating a celebrity. Before her split with country singer Zach Bryan, she admitted that being involved with a famous person can take a toll on your mental health. During an episode of the “Talk Tuah with Haliey W

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