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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Trump's Words: A Warning for Voters

The Editorial Board of the New York Times took a unique approach to sway voters ahead of the election. They directly quoted former President Donald Trump, highlighting his promises. The board, which has long opposed Trump's re-election bid, chose to point out alarming plans he's spoken about. They u

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Oct 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

What Happens When Crime Victims Decide Punishments?

Imagine a world where victims of violent crimes get to choose the fate of their perpetrators. That's the intriguing scenario presented in Debbie Tucker Green's play, "hang, " now showing at Second Thought Theatre. This isn't your typical crime story. Instead, it focuses on the complex emotions and r

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

Key Bridge Collapse Settlement Reaches Over $100 Million

In a recent turn of events, two companies that own and operate the cargo ship Dali have agreed to pay over $100 million to settle a civil claim brought by the United States. The collision with the Key Bridge led to a significant disaster, and now, Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Priva

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Drug Boss 'Big Meech' Starts Fresh in Miami

Big Meech, real name Demetrius Flenory, is trading his cell for a Miami residential program. He was once a powerful drug trafficker who co-founded the Black Mafia Family. At 56, he's now focusing on a new chapter after spending 20 years behind bars. In 2008, he was sentenced to 30 years for dru

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

The First U. S. Shaken Baby Syndrome Execution: What You Need to Know

This week, a Texas man might become the first person in the U.S. to be executed for a murder tied to shaken baby syndrome. Robert Roberson, 57, is set to receive a lethal injection on Thursday for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, back in 2002. He has maintained his innocence, and

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: Shifting Stances on Criminal Justice

Kamala Harris has always been a figure of interest, particularly due to her evolving views on crucial topics like the death penalty and criminal justice reforms. Starting her career as a young prosecutor, Harris firmly opposed capital punishment. However, when she ran for California attorney general

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Google's Grip on Search: U. S. Mulls Breakup

Imagine if you couldn't choose what browser to use, or which search engine to trust. That's the reality the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to change. They're considering asking a judge to force Google to sell parts of its business. Why? Because Google has been controlling the online search sce

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

US Government Weighs Breaking Up Google over Antitrust Concerns

Imagine splitting up one of the world's largest tech companies. That's what the U.S. government is considering for Google. They're looking at forcing Google to sell parts of its business. This could be the first big corporate split in a long time. The Department of Justice says Google has too much c

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Oct 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Should Big Oil Be Held Accountable?

Back in 1989, a report from Shell predicted two futures: one with controlled fossil fuels and little climate change, and another with rising temperatures and violent storms. The second scenario is now the reality for many families in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. H

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Oct 07 2024OPINION

Why It's Time to Re-think the Death Penalty

Imagine you're in a court, and someone's life hangs in the balance. That's exactly what happened to Marcellus Williams in Missouri on September 24. He was convicted of murder in 2001, but over time, doubts about his guilt surfaced. Thanks to the Innocence Project, it became clear that Williams' case

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