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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Trump's IVF Plan: A Fertile Faux Pas or a Clever Clutch?

The government should not cover IVF treatments or mandate insurance coverage. IVF is not a necessity like healthcare but more akin to cosmetic procedures that are desired but not essential. If covered, criteria would need to be set for who qualifies and how many cycles per person. This could creat

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Hot Take on Pleasure: Are Celebs Really Changing the Game?

Celebrities are increasingly lending their star power to the world of sex toys. From Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop to Dakota Johnson's Maude, these stars are pushing boundaries and sparking conversations about pleasure, wellness, and even social change. But is this just a marketing ploy, or are these endor

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gleason's Gym: Where Champs Are Made (and Maybe Movies Too)

Gleason's Gym, a legendary boxing haven in DUMBO, Brooklyn, has been shaping fighters for nearly a century. But is it just a gym, or something more? Think about it: celebrities like Robert De Niro and Hillary Swank trained here for Oscar-winning roles! Could it be that there's something special abo

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Hush Money Case: Sentencing Looms, But Will It Stick?

The countdown is on for former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case. A New York judge is expected to announce the date on Friday, after a series of delays and legal maneuvers by Trump's team. He was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

The Whistleblower's Tale: Brockton Budget Bombshell

In a shocking turn of events, a long-time finance officer for the Brockton Public Schools has blown the whistle on a massive budget deficit that shook the city to its core. Christopher Correia, the assistant financial officer, and his supervisor Aldo Petronio were suddenly placed on paid leave last

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Pope Francis Calls for Religious Unity Amid Global Tensions

In his first trip to Indonesia since becoming Pope, Francis called for greater religious unity and dialogue amidst a world filled with conflict. Speaking at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta alongside President Joko Widodo, the leader of the Catholic Church expressed concern over extremists who u

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

The Afghanistan Withdrawal Debacle: A Political Hot Potato

Three years after a chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Republicans are trying to make it stick to Joe Biden's vice president as she runs for the White House in 2024. House GOP leaders have lined up a number of ways to keep the issue on the front burner this month: a posthumous medals ceremon

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

The Powell Memo: A Blueprint for Corporate Domination

In the summer of 1971, a little-known lawyer named Lewis F. Powell Jr. penned an explosive memo to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this document, later known as the 'Powell Memo', Powell argued that American business had become too complacent and needed to take aggressive action to regain political

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

Caribbean Americans Rally Behind Kamala Harris: A Call for Unity and Action

People across the United States and the Caribbean gathered in a powerful display of unity to support Kamala Harris for President. The virtual event, held in August, united hundreds of Caribbean Americans, including celebrities like Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. Tatyana Ali, star of "

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Aug 29 2024POLITICS

The Vanishing Years: A Rewrite of American Politics (2016-2024)

In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, the years 2016-2024 have become a blur of shifting narratives and forgotten realities. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, one can't help but wonder how these years will be remembered and represented in the annals of history. The transf

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