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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Resigns as Trudeau Faces Critical Moment

Canada is in a serious political shake-up after its Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned from her role. This comes at a crucial time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who's facing one of the toughest tests of his political career. Freeland, who also served as deputy prime minister, stepped

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Justin Trudeau's Trade Troubles: Can He Survive the Storm?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in hot water. His finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit, leaving many people wondering if Trudeau can keep his job. The problem? A big fight with U. S. President Trump over trade. Trump wants to slap high tariffs on Canada, which could start a trade

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Cash Crunch for Adams: Is the System Fair?

In a surprising turn of events, the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) has denied Mayor Adams access to over $4 million in public funds for his re-election campaign. This decision, made by an unelected body, raises serious questions about the democratic nature of New York's public campaign finance system.

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Steps Down Amid Political Turmoil

Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, is facing a big test in his political career. Chrystia Freeland, his long-time and powerful Finance Minister, has resigned. This has shocked the country and raised questions about Trudeau's future. Freeland said she and Trudeau had different views about a two

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Keeping Politics Clean: The Fight Against Shady Campaigns

New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's 'America First' Policy: A Look at Global Conflicts and Consequences

President-elect Donald Trump is stepping into a world full of heated conflicts. Two experts from Indiana University are warning that his 'America First' policy might not be the best move. The U. S. is already facing intense wars in places like Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump has a lot on his plat

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

WNMU Board Chair Stands by President in Spending Scandal; Public Calls for Resignations

Last Thursday, as Mary Hotvedt stepped down from her position as chair of the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents, she defended President Joe Shepard and the board from criticism. The board is under fire for spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on fancy furniture and foreign

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Dec 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Diablo 4's New Dungeon Stands Firm on the Buddy System

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred introduced a groundbreaking dungeon called the Dark Citadel, which is designed to be a challenging multiplayer experience. To enter this dungeon, you need at least one friend or stranger from the game's party finder. The game's director, Brent Gibson, confirmed that the du

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Plants' Secret Defense: How Light Affects Their Pores

You know how plants have tiny pores on their leaves called stomata? These pores help plants breathe, but they also play a part in protecting them from pathogens. Interestingly, light can control how these stomata open and close. Blue or strong red light, for example, makes the pores open wider. Whil

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Mayor Eric Adams' Funding Dilemma: Public Money on the Line

On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will find out if he'll receive millions in public funds for his reelection campaign. This decision by the Campaign Finance Board comes as Adams prepares for a corruption trial in April. If the board says no to funding, Adams could face a tough fight in th

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