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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

NYC Mayor Adams: Guilty or Not, Can He Run the City?

New York City is in a tough spot. Mayor Adams is facing serious criminal charges, and people are divided on whether he should stay in office. Some say an acquittal means he can keep running the city, but others argue the damage is already done. The city has seen multiple resignations and four ongoin

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Oct 12 2024HEALTH

Tragic Loss: Parents Seek Change After Daughter’s Overdose in Homeless Camp

Lance Charles and Sarah Macdonald recently shared their heartbreaking story with the federal Standing Committee on Health in Ottawa. Their 13-year-old daughter, Brianna, died from an overdose in a homeless camp in Abbotsford, B.C., on August 23. Brianna struggled with mental health issues that led h

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Can We Really Control Hurricanes?

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) recently said something crazy. She implied that the government can change the weather, and that the Biden administration used Hurricane Helene to punish political rivals. People laughed at her, and rightly so, because her claims don't hold water. But why

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

The Risk of Government Reliance

Imagine a country where more than half of all counties rely on government aid for a significant portion of their income. This might sound like a generous safety net, but it also raises questions about self-reliance and the future of our economy. In the past, politicians like Mitt Romney have pointe

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Ex-Gov. Baker Keeps Political Door Open, Focuses on NCAA

Former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has left the door open for a possible return to politics. Now the president of the NCAA, Baker recently spoke at the UMass Club about his new role. When asked about a potential comeback in politics, he replied that he wouldn't rule anything out. Baker, kno

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Trust Takes a Hit: What Happened?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, government responses had unintended consequences. The number of unvaccinated kindergarten kids hit a record high. The CDC reported that around 80,000 more kids didn't get their shots compared to before the pandemic. This means fewer kids are protected against diseases l

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

California's Governor Says No to More Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that would have given more benefits to undocumented immigrants in California. These bills were passed by the state's Democratic Legislature, but Newsom says they aren't practical due to budget constraints. One bill would have let undocumented immigrants a

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

President Biden Squashes Weather Control Conspiracy

It seems like the weather is always a hot topic, especially when it's dangerous. President Biden recently clapped back at a wild claim by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She said the government can control the weather, like a huge, invisible hand. But Biden didn't buy it. He said it's "ridic

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Weather Conspiracies Debunked: Biden Slams Misinformation

President Biden recently called out what he called "stupid" claims that the government can control the weather. A Georgia congresswoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, has been spreading this idea. She believes the government can literally control the weather, which Biden thinks is ridiculous. The Federal

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Georgia Universities Seek Ban on Transgender Athletes

Georgia's university leaders have voted unanimously to ask sports organizations like the NCAA to ban transgender women from women's sports. This move comes after the state's lieutenant governor promised to pass a similar law. The regents want these organizations to follow the rules of the National A

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