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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Sarah McBride Makes History: First Trans Congressperson

In a significant milestone for representation, Sarah McBride, a state senator from Delaware, is set to become the first openly transgender person to serve in the U. S. Congress. This accomplishments follows her win in Delaware's at-large House seat, which was left vacant by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Georgia’s Election Day Count: Late Ballots on Hold

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's top court has decided that voters in Cobb County who received their ballots late won't have their votes counted if they're received after Election Day. This ruling, which supports the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC), means that these ball

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voting Hurdles: Pennsylvania's Last-Minute Ballot Challenges

Just before the election, a small group in Pennsylvania targeted thousands of mail-in ballots. They aimed to reject votes from overseas and people with mail forwarding. This happened in over a dozen counties, causing a stir among voting rights groups and election officials. Some counties dismissed t

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

The Strange Case of Louisiana's Voting Maps

Louisiana's congressional map has been a messy legal battle. A judge said the old map was racist and ordered a new one with more Black-majority districts. But another court said the new map is also illegal. Now, the Supreme Court has to sort out this confusing fight. They might change the rules for

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Nov 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Desert Bloom vs. Mine: A Nevada Battle for the Future

In the heart of Nevada, a fight is brewing over a lithium mine. The Western Shoshone tribe and conservationists are taking the U. S. government to court to protect a unique wildflower, Tiehm’s buckwheat. This plant can only be found in Nevada and is under immediate threat due to a planned deep mine.

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Nov 03 2024BUSINESS

Euro Flights: Cheap as Ever, Why Now?

You know how flights to Europe used to be super expensive, especially during the holidays? Well, not anymore! Recently, prices have dropped like never before, even during the usually pricey fall and winter seasons. Brett Snyder, a travel industry insider, says it's tough for airlines to fill seats d

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Nov 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Robert Downey Jr. Plans to Take On Future AI Decision Makers

Robert Downey Jr. , best known for his role as Iron Man in the Marvel films, has made a bold declaration: he intends to fight future executives who might use AI to recreate his likeness, even post-mortem. During a recent podcast appearance, the actor expressed his belief that the current Marvel exec

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Nov 02 2024CRIME

Ex-Cop Found Guilty of Violating Breonna Taylor's Rights

In a significant legal development, a former Louisville police officer named Brett Hankison has been found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. The jury's decision came after a botched raid in 2020, during which Taylor was tragically killed. Hankison, who is 48 years old, fired 10 shot

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Fake Video Stirs Up Election Scare

A weird video popped up online, claiming that a Haitian guy voted in two different counties in Georgia. The video said he voted for Kamala Harris, just six months after arriving in the US. Georgia's top election person, Brad Raffensperger, thinks this video is fake and meant to trick people. He even

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Trump's Final Campaign: Divisive Tactics and Desperate Times

Former President Donald Trump's current campaign is coming to an end, and it seems like this might be his last political hurrah. It's clear he wants to leave a lasting impression, but not in a good way. His campaign has been filled with hateful attacks, especially against trans Americans. This isn't

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