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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: Mental Health in Congo's Displacement Camps

In the heart of eastern Congo, near the bustling city of Goma, lies an unseen battle. It's not fought with guns or bombs, but in the minds of those trapped in displacement camps. Years of conflict have taken a heavy toll on mental health. People like Nelly Shukuru, a 51-year-old mother of six, found

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Mistakes and Mishaps: Lufthansa Fined for Handling of Jewish Passengers

In a significant move, Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, has been slapped with a $4 million fine by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This fine centers around an incident in May 2022 where 128 Jewish passengers, sporting traditional Orthodox attire, were barred from boarding a flight. T

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Nebraska Felons Get Voting Rights Back Immediately After Sentence

Imagine serving your time, completing your sentence, and then being told you can't vote. That was the case in Nebraska until recently. The state's top court just said former felons can vote right after their sentence ends. This is a big deal because Nebraska used to make people wait two years before

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Voting Rights for Felons in Nebraska: A Game Changer in November?

Imagine this: what if thousands of Nebraskans, who have served their time for felonies, could vote in the upcoming elections? That's exactly what the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled recently. The top election official, Bob Evnen, had tried to block these voters, but the court said no. This decision cou

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Lufthansa's Big Fine: A Lesson in Fair Treatment

In a surprising turn of events, the United States has hit German airline Lufthansa with a $4 million fine. The reason? Lufthansa didn't treat a group of Orthodox Jewish passengers fairly. This group was traveling from New York to Budapest, with a stop in Frankfurt. They were headed to an annual memo

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

The Surprising Shift: Women Voters after Roe

Dr. Theresa Wheeling, a Pennsylvania woman, used to vote Republican. But after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, she switched to independent and plans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. Women like Wheeling in states like Pennsylvania could decide the next election. White w

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Britain's Big Investment Day: Where's Elon?

Britain's new Labour government just announced a huge 63 billion pounds ($82 billion) investment plan. The focus? Artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure, and technology. This happened at a big business summit in London. Guess who wasn't there? Elon Musk. His social media platform, X,

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Oct 13 2024SPORTS

Sam Mitchell: Basketball Legend and Controversial TV Moment

Sam Mitchell, a former NBA star and Coach of the Year, recently sparked an intense argument on NBA TV. The show’s host, Chris Miles, made a joke about Mitchell’s salary, which didn’t go over well. Mitchell got upset and revealed some personal details about Miles’ life, making things awkward. This in

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI and Indigenous Communities: A New Perspective

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a part of our daily lives. But did you know that it affects Indigenous communities too? These communities have unique concerns about AI that are often overlooked. One big problem is the misuse of Indigenous cultural property. AI can create art that lo

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Oct 12 2024OPINION

Why Are We Asking the Wrong Questions About Abortion?

In 1981, Walker Percy wrote an editorial about the possibility of a human life amendment. He noted that the scientific proof of abortion ending a human life was clear. Yet, he warned those supporting legal abortion that they wouldn't have it both ways—they'd be told what they were doing. Today, it s

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