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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Election Polls: A Glimpse into 2024 Voters' Minds

This year's election polls haven't been great at predicting who will win. But they've given us some interesting insights into what voters are thinking. People are pretty pessimistic about politics right now. And there's a big divide between supporters of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, especially on

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Nov 01 2024EDUCATION

College Leaders: Failing to Stop Antisemitism?

University officials might not be handling antisemitism as seriously as they should. Take Harvard for example. Their former president, Claudine Gay, preferred to keep student protesters happy instead of speaking out against their aggressive behavior. Even when Hamas attacked Israel and killed 1, 200

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Why Double Standards Hurt Feminism

Feminism promotes independence, choice, and freedom from objectification. Yet, when it comes to women in politics, things get confusing. Democratic women are often praised, while Republicans face criticism. Take Usha Vance, wife of Senator J. D. Vance. She's highly educated and supports her husband,

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Nov 01 2024LIFESTYLE

Climbing to New Heights in China: A Daring Ladder Adventure

Ever dreamed of climbing a ladder suspended thousands of feet in the air? In China, thrill-seekers are now doing just that! Recently, a jaw-dropping attraction called Via Ferrata was introduced on Qixing Mountain in Hunan province. This heart-stopping ladder isn't your average climb—it's a whopping

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Last-Minute Push: Campaign Stops in Unlikely States

Former President Donald Trump is shaking up his final days of campaigning by heading to New Mexico and Virginia. These states haven’t seen a Republican victory in ages, but Trump’s team is hopeful. He’s kicking off his swing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday. Later, he’ll visit Arizona and Nev

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Chicago School Board President Steps Down After Social Media Posts

In a surprising turn of events, Chicago’s Board of Education president, Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, has resigned just seven days after being sworn in. This comes after major backlash over some of his social media posts, which were deemed offensive, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic. The mayor, Brando

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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Martha Stewart's Netflix Doc: A Mixed Review

Martha Stewart, the lifestyle icon, is less than thrilled with her new Netflix documentary, "Martha. " At 83, she has some strong words for the filmmaker, R. J. Cutler. She feels he didn't use enough of her personal archive, despite having "total access. " Stewart is particularly upset about the fin

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Weather Data Disappearance Could Hit Wildfires and Food Prices

Imagine a river that vanishes into a hole and reappears elsewhere, like a magic trick but in nature. That's the Popo Agie River in Wyoming. Scientists traced its path using red dye way back in 1983 and found it takes two hours to flow through tiny rock crevasses under the surface. This river is cruc

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Doctors Concealing Study Results: Puberty Blockers Aren't the Answer

A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna

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Oct 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Martha Stewart's Mixed Feelings about Her Netflix Documentary

Have you ever watched a movie about yourself and didn't quite like the ending? That's exactly what happened to Martha Stewart. In a chat with the New York Times, the lifestyle guru shared her thoughts on Netflix's documentary "Martha. " She loved the first half but felt the rest was "a bit lazy. " S

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