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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Lizzo and Harris Team Up in Detroit: A Response to Trump's Comments

Singer Lizzo, born and raised in Detroit, joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a Saturday rally in her hometown. The event was a response to former President Trump's recent remarks about the city. Trump had compared Detroit to a "developing nation" during a campaign event, suggesting that if Harr

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Oct 19 2024CRIME

Serial Killer Once Competed on a TV Dating Show

Imagine this: A serial killer is among the contestants on a cheesy '70s dating show. It's a story that sounds made-up, but it's true. Rodney Alcala, later convicted of five murders, appeared on "The Dating Game" in 1978. He was charming and good-looking, fitting right in with the show's L. A. sleaze

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris’ Video Skit Flops at Al Smith Dinner

Vice President Kamala Harris tried to make up for missing the Al Smith Dinner by sending in a pre-recorded comedy skit with former 'Saturday Night Live' star Molly Shannon. The video featured Shannon's schoolgirl character warning Harris not to mock Catholics. Harris made a reference to Donald Trump

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Struggle: A Look at Her Campaign

In July, after the Democratic Party shuffled its presidential candidate, many predicted that Kamala Harris would face challenges. Recently, she campaigned in Erie, Pennsylvania, a key area in the battleground state. Notably, Senator Bob Casey Jr. didn't show up. Harris tried to brush it off, but it'

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

SafetyQuestions: Tesla's ‘Full Self-Driving’ System in the Hot Seat

Trouble is brewing for Tesla. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, has launched an investigation into Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) systems. This comes after a recent incident where a driver using FSD hit and killed a pedestrian under conditions like fog or bright sun. T

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Color Kindle: A Game Changer or Just Another Tablet?

This week, Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a color screen. But in a world filled with cheap tablets, where does this device fit in? Devindra and Cherlynn chatted about it on the Engadget Podcast, along with the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe.

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Storms, Space, Boeing Cuts, VP Health, and Covid Tests: A Week in Review

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left Florida residents feeling anxious and stressed. These natural disasters have taken a mental health toll on many people. On the bright side, SpaceX successfully landed its rocket booster with its Starship, which is a big deal for the space industry. Meanwhile, B

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Why Ukraine's Future Relies on Effective Leaders

In the face of Russian aggression, people are questioning whether Ukraine can ever truly stand up to Vladimir Putin. Some argue that Ukraine can't win, just like Hitler shouldn't have been appeased at Munich. They suggest offering Putin a deal, but history tells a different story. Remember Georgia a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Cyber Warfare Rocks America

China has been waging a cyber war against America for years, and it’s not looking good. The Chinese government wants to challenge America’s dominance in the western Pacific. They’re hacking into the country’s critical infrastructure. This includes energy, communications, and transportation systems.

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Why Ukraine’s Future Hinges on NATO Membership

Once the dust settles from the Ukraine war, experts like William B. Taylor from The New York Times suggest that Kyiv should join NATO. Back in 2008, the U. S. tried to get Ukraine into NATO, but Germany and France blocked the effort. They thought they could control Russian actions by being friendly

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