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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

B. C. 's Economic Future: A Turning Point or a Red Flag?

As B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy touts the province's economic resilience, doubts are being raised by watchdogs and business leaders alike. The good news? The province is attracting private investment and listening to business concerns. The deficit is ballooning, debt-to-GDP ratios are rising

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Rake Effect: How Republicans' Voter Suppression Tactics May Backfire

The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Rocket Rival: Elon Musk Fires Back at Boeing's Slow Pace

Imagine a world where a single company's business structure is so entrenched in bureaucracy that it mirrors the government's slow-moving nature. Sound far-fetched? According to SpaceX chief Elon Musk, this is the reality Boeing faces in its quest to revolutionize space travel. In a recent podcast, M

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Holding Andrew Cuomo Accountable for COVID Scandals: A Call to Transparency

Imagine if the former governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, had been held accountable for his actions from the very beginning. Would over 15,000 seniors be alive today? The answer is a resounding yes. Cuomo's handling of COVID-19, nursing home scandal, and corrupt book deal is a stark reminder that a

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Sep 11 2024CRIME

The Deadly Consequences of a Conspiracy Theory

In a shocking case of violent extremism, a 32-year-old conspiracy theorist from Pennsylvania admitted to beheading his own father and broadcasting the heinous act on YouTube. According to him, his father's betrayal by working for the federal government motivated him to take drastic action. But what

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Crime Strategies in Kansas City: A Community Discussion

Kansas City's Finance Governance and Public Safety Committee ventured out of city hall to tackle the pressing issue of crime. The meeting's agenda focused on strengthening punishments for sideshows and discussing ways to combat crime. Crime rates continue to rise, with car thefts up nearly 50% and

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

A Shift in Power: Corporate America's Calculus in the Wake of a Tied Presidential Election

Imagine a world where the results of the presidential election are still uncertain, and the stakes are higher than ever. Corporate America is hedging its bets, as the US Chamber and Business Roundtable draft 'what-if' scenarios for a potential Kamala Harris presidency. With billions at stake, contin

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Sep 10 2024SPORTS

TikTok's Capitol Conundrum: Sponsoring Sports Teams While Fighting Government Sell-Off

TikTok's latest move in the Washington D.C. area has some scratching their heads. The app, which is currently battling a bill that could force it to sell its U.S. operations, has announced a new partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). This deal will make TikTok an official sponsor

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Is Voting Integrity Really at Stake? A Critical Look at the SAVE Act

The political battle over election integrity is heating up, with Senator Tommy Tuberville making a bold claim: that the SAVE Act is crucial to ensure American elections are fair. He argues that this act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, is essential to prevent non-citizen

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Troubling Ties: Is Your Data Safe?

The Justice Department has dropped a bombshell accusation against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance. They claim that these Chinese tech giants have been secretly gathering bulk data on American users based on their views on sensitive topics like abortion, gun control, and religion. This revela

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