ELECTION

Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Race to the White House: A Squeaky Tight Race

As the U.S. presidential election nears, the competition between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is heating up. The battle is close, with Harris leading Trump by just 48% to 46% nationally. This is a drop from her earlier lead of 4%. The fight is even tighter in key swing states like Pennsylvania, Mi

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Fundraising Race: Who's Leading Against Mayor Adams?

Brad Lander, the New York City Comptroller, has raised the most campaign funds among the challengers to Mayor Adams in the latest reporting period. However, Mayor Adams' finance filings are missing, leaving many wondering about his campaign's status. Lander's team is excited about their $330,115 hau

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Why a B. C. Candidate’s Old Comments Are Causing Waves

Did you know that a guy running for office in B.C. made some really upsetting comments online? We're talking about old posts that are raising a lot of eyebrows, even an apology couldn't calm things down. This isn't just about Muslim groups being upset, it's also about comments that mock Indigenous p

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Arizona Election: The Role of Californian Migrants

Over the past few years, tens of thousands of Californians have moved to Arizona, transforming the political landscape. This influx could potentially sway the upcoming election in favor of Democrat Kamala Harris, according to political experts. Arizona, once a stronghold for Republicans, has changed

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Political Heavyweights Visit Arizona: Obama and Trump Hit the Campaign Trail

Get ready, Arizona! Two former presidents are headed your way for some serious campaigning. Barack Obama is set to shake things up in Tucson on October 18. He's not giving away too many details yet, but we know he's there to support the vice president. Just last week, current Vice President Kamala H

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Trump's Campaign Speeds Up Security Needs

As concerns over safety rise, Donald Trump's campaign team has been pushing for greater security measures ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Two attempted assassinations and an ongoing threat from Iran have prompted Trump's team to ask for military aircraft with anti-missile capabilities a

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Trump's Stop in Aurora: A Closer Look at His Immigration Message

You might've heard that Donald Trump recently visited Aurora, Colorado. This city, near Denver, has been in the news lately for some immigration-related issues. Trump's visit was his first stop in Colorado ahead of the November election. Colorado is known for voting Democratic, so this was a bit unu

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Purge: Biden Admin Strikes Back

The Biden administration has filed a lawsuit against Virginia's election officials. The dispute centers on Virginia's voter purge program, which was introduced by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin in August. The program aims to remove voters who previously stated they weren't US citizens on DMV for

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Crime Drops, But Politics Plays with Numbers

The FBI's latest crime report shows that both violent and property crime in the U.S. decreased in 2023. This is a continuation of a downward trend that started after the higher crime rates during the pandemic. Murder rates dropped by 11.6%, and property crime fell by 2.4%. Overall, violent crime wen

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Planning for College: Start Early, Think Smart

College is a big deal, and it's never too soon to start planning for it. By the time students reach sophomore year of high school, they should be thinking about tests, applications, and how to pay for their future education. High schools usually have guidance counselors to help, but they can be bus

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