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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

When Words Collide: The AP's Stand Against White House Restrictions

In a surprising turn of events, the Associated Press (AP) has taken legal action against three officials from the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in a Washington, D. C. federal court, challenges the White House's decision to limit AP's access to presidential events. This move comes after the AP refused to adopt the administration's new name for the Gulf of M...

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Feb 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk: TikTok's Not My Thing

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, has clarified that he isn't interested in buying TikTok. He prefers starting companies from scratch rather than acquiring existing ones. This news comes as a relief to another potential buyer, Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast. Musk has a good relationship with China, having praised the country and operating a Tesla fac...

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's Fate: A Supreme Court Showdown

The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about banning or selling TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance. This isn't just about business or politics; it's also about free speech and national security. The hearing comes nine days before the ban starts. President-elect Trump has changed his mind about TikTok, making things more complicated. He once wanted to ban it...

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Oct 07 2024OPINION

Why Banning Books Hurts More Than Helps

Banning books seems like a serious business, but is it really helping anyone? Some people think it's a way to protect kids from "bad" stuff. But let's look at the real effects. When a book gets banned, it can actually boost sales and make authors proud. But for authors of kids' books, it's not a good thing. It can ruin their careers and make it harder for them to rea...

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Sep 10 2024SCIENCE

Is Science Becoming a Weapon? Examining the Price of Dissent in the COVID Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a troubling trend: the suppression of dissenting scientific voices. While scientists have always debated, the last few years have seen an alarming rise in the silencing of those who challenge the prevailing narrative. This article explores the chilling effects of this censorship and asks critical questions about the future of scien...

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

Oklahoma's Education Board Strips License from Teacher for Book-Ban Protest

In a controversial move, the Oklahoma Board of Education has revoked the teaching license of Summer Boismier, a former teacher who gained national attention for her book-ban protest in 2022. Boismier, who now works at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City, had covered part of her classroom bookshelf in red tape, labeling it 'Books the state didn’t want you to...

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