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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Moldova Picks Pro-EU Leader Amid Russian Tensions

In a vote that's got everyone talking, Moldova, a country right next to Ukraine, chose Maia Sandu to be its president again. Sandu is all about being friendly with the European Union (EU), and she won with a solid 55% of the votes. But Russia, not so pleased, had hoped for someone more on their side

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why Pennsylvania’s Election Results Might Take Time Again

Pennsylvania’s election results aren’t likely to be known right away on election night. This is due to the state’s unique voting laws. Here’s why it might take some time to get the final results. Under the U. S. Constitution, states run their own elections. Pennsylvania, for one, has rules that can

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Nov 05 2024SCIENCE

NASA to Restart Spacewalks in 2025 After Spacesuit Repairs

In 2025, NASA plans to resume spacewalks on the International Space Station (ISS) after dealing with a leaky spacesuit issue that paused activities in June. The leak happened when astronaut Tracy Dyson encountered coolant problems just before starting a spacewalk. NASA's Bill Spetch mentioned that t

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Changing Face of Hollywood's Entry-Level Jobs

Hollywood is known for its glamour, but many entry-level jobs like assistants are vanishing. This isn't just because of last year's strikes, but also due to cuts and consolidations by big entertainment companies. They're shelving projects, focusing on streaming profits, and making it tougher for new

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voting Hurdles: Pennsylvania's Last-Minute Ballot Challenges

Just before the election, a small group in Pennsylvania targeted thousands of mail-in ballots. They aimed to reject votes from overseas and people with mail forwarding. This happened in over a dozen counties, causing a stir among voting rights groups and election officials. Some counties dismissed t

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Weather Warning for Jamaica: Caribbean Storm on the Rise

Imagine you're in Jamaica, and the weather suddenly turns nasty. A storm brewing in the Caribbean is expected to get stronger this week. So, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are on alert. If the storm gets stronger, it could bring heavy rain to Cuba, Florida, and the Gulf Coast. Right now, the storm i

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Voters Get a Second Chance with Mail-in Ballots

Ever made a small mistake on a mail-in ballot? Well, Pennsylvania voters just got a lucky break. The US Supreme Court said that if your ballot gets thrown out for a tiny error, like forgetting a "secrecy" sleeve, you can still try again with a provisional ballot. This ruling is a big deal, especiall

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Newspaper Sends Warning to Political Group

The local paper, Coeur d'Alene Press, sent a stern warning to a political group last Thursday. The issue? A flyer that was mailed out to people in the area, supporting a proposal called Proposition 1, had the paper's logo on it. This caused some confusion, making it seem like the paper was behind th

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Court: Ballot Date Rule is Unfair

In a surprising turn of events, a Pennsylvania appeals court has spoken up about a controversial rule. This rule says that people who vote by mail must write the date on their ballot envelope. The court said this rule goes against the state's Constitution. They think it's unfair because it leads to

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Oct 26 2024SPORTS

The Story of Ismail Naurdiev: From Chechnya to the UFC

Ismail Naurdiev, a welterweight fighter in the UFC, has an intriguing background. Born in Grozny, Chechnya, he moved to Austria with his family when he was just nine years old. This move was prompted by the Second Chechen War, which led many Chechens to seek safer lives in other countries. Naurdiev'

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