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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Social Media Mix-Up: The Truth About Government Funding

This week, billionaire Elon Musk caused a stir on social media. He posted over 100 times, sharing information about a government funding bill that wasn't accurate. Musk claimed lawmakers were getting a big raise, but the truth was different. The most they could get was a small increase of 3. 8%. He

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Health Boost for Coastal B. C. : New Ferry Routes in Medical Travel Program

B. C. Health Minister Josie Osborne has announced an expansion of the Travel Assistance Program (TAP) to include seven privately managed ferry routes. This means coastal communities on Vancouver Island and the mainland will have easier access to non-emergency medical specialists. The program, with a

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

MH370 Search: New Hope with Ocean Infinity's Fresh Approach

Years after Flight MH370 vanished, Malaysia is considering a new search plan. A U. S. company, Ocean Infinity, has proposed a "no find, no fee" deal to look for the missing plane. They've pinpointed a new area in the southern Indian Ocean, where the plane is believed to have crashed. The company wil

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Travel Troubles: How a Government Shutdown Could Spoil Your Holiday Trips

Are you planning to fly somewhere for the holidays? A government shutdown might mess up your plans if lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill by Friday night. This could mean big changes at airports. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting a busy time, with about 40 million people

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Trump Wants Texas Congressman Challenged Over Debt Ceiling Stance

President Donald Trump has called for a primary challenger to take on U. S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, blasting him for standing against lifting the debt ceiling without restrictions. Roy, known for his passion for slashing federal spending, has advocated for limits on future spending before agreeing t

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Dec 20 2024WEATHER

Holiday Travel: Weather and Shutdown Woes

As the holidays approach, a record number of people plan to travel. But two big issues could make things tough. Winter weather is on its way, which might not be a huge deal, but it's something to watch. Plus, there's a potential government shutdown looming. If it happens, TSA agents and air traffic

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

A Weekend Without Congress? What's Next?

You’re probably wondering what’s up with Congress this weekend. Well, unless they get their act together fast, the U. S. government might shut down. That’s right, at 12:01 a. m. Saturday, the money runs out. So, how did we get here? Each year, Congress needs to agree on how to spend money. They’ve

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Congress Faces Shutdown: Republicans and Democrats at Odds

The U. S. Congress is rushing toward a government shutdown after the House of Representatives, led by Republicans, failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump. The plan was opposed by almost all Democrats, who were frustrated and angry after Trump rejected an earlier biparti

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's New Demand: Abolish the Debt Ceiling

Just hours ago, former President Donald Trump stirred up more chaos in Congress. He rejected a deal to keep the government running and demanded that lawmakers increase the nation's borrowing limit. Now, he's changed his tune again. Trump told NBC News he wants to scrap the debt ceiling altogether. "

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Dec 19 2024CRIME

Local Man's Gun Threat: Connection to Wisconsin Shooting

In a surprising turn of events, a 20-year-old man from Carlsbad, California, was ordered by a judge to give up his guns. This decision came after authorities discovered he had talked to the teen girl suspected of a school shooting in Wisconsin. The young man, Alexander Paffendorf, was said to have s

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