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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Why Nancy Mace’s Bathroom Bill is More About Headlines Than Help

Imagine you're in a school or a workplace, and you have to use the bathroom. Now, think about how difficult that might be if you were transgender. This is the reality for many trans people, and it's a problem that Congress is debating right now. Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina has propo

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Kids' Rights: Where We Stand and Where We Fall Short

Although many countries, including Ireland, have agreed to follow the United Nations' rules for children's rights, there's still a long way to go before these rules are fully put into practice. Some big problems that haven't gone away include kids living in poverty, not having good healthcare, and n

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Sports Streaming: The New Game in Town

For decades, sports teams relied on cable deals to broadcast their games. But with the rise of streaming, teams are now exploring new ways to reach fans directly. The Utah Jazz, for instance, had a long-standing cable deal but had to pivot to streaming when their cable channel shut down. They turned

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Renting in America: Can It Be Better?

Renting might sound like a bad thing in America, but it's a different story in places like Germany and Japan. There, about half of people rent their homes. Renting has its perks too, like no big upfront payments or surprise fixes. But in America, especially in big cities, renting is tough. In Boston

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trans New Congresswoman Speaks Up on Capitol Bathroom Ban

Sarah McBride, the soon-to-be congresswoman and the first openly transgender person elected to the US House of Representatives, recently shared her thoughts on the House's decision to ban trans people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity on Capitol Hill. This rule was announced by H

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Rafa Nadal's Amazing Tennis Journey Comes to an End

At 38 years old, the legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal has decided to hang up his racquet after an incredible 23-year career. It all began in 2004, and Nadal quickly made a name for himself, especially on clay courts, where he earned an impressive 14 French Open titles. Throughout his career, he

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Nov 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Windows 95 Setup: A Journey Through Three OS Worlds

Did you ever stop to think about what happens behind the scenes when you set up Windows 95? It's a journey through three different operating systems! Recently, a Microsoft software engineer, Raymond Chen, revealed that Windows 95's setup process isn't as straightforward as it seems. It uses three di

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Tracy Cortez's Surgery Update: A Path to Recovery in the MMA World

Being a top UFC flyweight contender isn't easy, especially for Tracy Cortez. After a tough loss to Rose Namajunas and some mysterious health issues, she had to withdraw from her December 14 matchup. Recently, Cortez took to Instagram to share an update. Her surgery went well, and despite feeling a b

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Nov 21 2024OPINION

Heritage Rules: A Burden or Benefit?

You might think that having a historic home is a great thing, but for some, it comes with a big price tag. The City of Kingston is considering forcing owners of old buildings to keep their homes looking a certain way, even if they don't want to. This can cost a lot of money and might not be what the

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Republicans vs Democrats: A bathroom debate brews in the House

In the halls of the US Capitol, a fresh debate is heating up over the use of public bathrooms. Republican Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina is leading the charge to block Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman elected to Congress, from using women’s re

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