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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Election Speeches: Getting Rougher and Rougher?

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was recently at a campaign rally in Wisconsin. He used some strong words, like saying Elon Musk was acting like a certain not-so-nice word. He also joked about Trump being tired from losing. The crowd seemed to find it funny, not shocking. This isn't new; political speech

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Buffalo Grove's President Talks Exciting Changes

What's happening in Buffalo Grove? Village President Eric Smith recently updated the Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce members, and there's a lot to look forward to! One big project is the mixed-use development called The Clove, near Lake Cook and McHenry roads. This $150 million proje

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Tough Devices: What to Expect

Samsung appears to be cooking up a storm with two upcoming rugged devices. Rumors suggest a new Galaxy phone and tablet are on their way, possibly under the XCover and Tab Active brands. Let's dive into what we know so far. An unannounced Samsung phone has popped up with the model number SM-G766B.

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Oct 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

How Magic Happens: A Peek Behind the Scenes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Picture this: a lively set in Los Angeles, California, filled with laughter on a Friday afternoon in September. The cast and crew of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place are busy perfecting a hilarious scene. The dialogue coach cheers them on, encouraging the young actors to nail their delivery. Once they h

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Puerto Rican Community Reacts to Trump Rally Jokes

Last Sunday, Philadelphia council member Quetcy Lozada was at a campaign event with Vice President Kamala Harris when she received disturbing news. A comedian, Tony Hinchcliffe, had made racist remarks about Puerto Ricans during a Trump rally in New York. Lozada, who represents a district with a maj

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Oct 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Comedian's Trump Rally Joke Sparks Puerto Rico Uproar

A comedian named Tony Hinchcliffe found himself in hot water after telling a joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden. He said, "There's literally a floating island of garbage in the ocean. I think it's called Puerto Rico. " This joke didn't sit well with many people, includi

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Politician's Football Fumble: A Gaming Gaffe Goes Viral

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota (D) found himself in the middle of a social media storm after a football term he used in a livestream went viral. Walz, who once coached high school football, was playing a video game called Madden with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Twitch. He poste

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Betting on Elections: Robinhood Enters the Game

Robinhood has made a splash in the political prediction market, allowing users to trade contracts on who will win the 2024 presidential election: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. From 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. ET, qualified U. S. citizens can jump into the game, but there's a limit of 5, 000 contracts per us

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Town Hall: A Mixed Bag

Vice President Kamala Harris faced some tough questions at her recent Pennsylvania town hall. Democratic strategist David Axelrod called her responses a "word salad, " saying she didn't answer questions directly. This wasn't just one person's opinion. Other commentators like Van Jones also found her

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Michigan Voters Speak: Who Will Win the State in 2024?

In the swing state of Michigan, the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is heating up. Just like in 2016 and 2020, Michigan is a crucial state for winning the presidency. Recently, a diverse group of Michigan voters — five independents, four Democrats, and two Republicans —

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