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Aug 14 2025CRIME

D. C. Mayor Shifts Stance on Trump's Police Move

The mayor of Washington, D. C. , has changed her tone about President Trump's decision to take control of the city's police. At first, she was very upset and called it an "intrusion" on the city's independence. She even urged people to vote for Democrats to stop what she saw as an "authoritarian pus

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Aug 07 2025POLITICS

NYC Mayor Race: Trump's Potential Role Sparks Debate

The NYC mayoral race just got more interesting. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic winner, is facing a new challenge. President Trump might jump into the mix. This has everyone talking. Trump's team has been chatting with pollsters and ex-politicians. They're looking at ways to influence the race. Mamd

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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

Fed Official Sees Strong Economy as a Buffer Against Tariff Effects

Susan Collins, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, thinks the economy is strong enough to handle tariffs without needing quick action from the Fed. She believes businesses and households are in good shape, which might help soften the blow of higher tariffs. This gives the Fed time to caref

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Jul 15 2025SCIENCE

How Diatom Age Affects Mayfly Toxicity Tests

Mayflies are tiny but mighty when it comes to testing water pollution. One type, Neocloeon triangulifer, is especially useful because it reproduces quickly and is very sensitive to toxins. However, its reactions can vary. This inconsistency might be due to what it eats, specifically the age of the d

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

America's Democracy: A House Divided

A recent survey shows that a huge number of Americans, 76% to be exact, think democracy is in big trouble. This worry isn't just coming from one side of the political spectrum. A large majority of Democrats, Independents, and even more than half of Republicans share this concern. On top of that, mos

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

New York's Political Shake-Up: What's Next for the City?

In a surprising turn of events, Zohran Mamdani, a young state assemblymember, secured a win in New York's mayoral primary. This victory has sparked a wave of reactions from various political figures and business leaders. Business leaders and some Democrats are worried. They see Mamdani as a threat.

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions and Shifting Policies: A Look at Recent Events

The Supreme Court is wrapping up its term with some major decisions to come. One of the biggest cases is about birthright citizenship, which has been a hot topic for a while. The court isn't deciding if the policy is legal, but whether judges can block it while it's being fought over in court. This

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

New York Mayor Race: Cuomo's Unexpected Move

Andrew Cuomo is staying in the New York City mayoral race, even after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. He still has a spot on the "Fight & Deliver" ballot line for the November election. Cuomo thinks the general election voters might be different from those who voted in the primary.

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Wealthy Worry: What's Next for the City?

New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor Race: A Fresh Take on Elections

New York City is showing the rest of the country how elections can be run better. The way they are picking their mayor is different. It's called ranked-choice voting. This method lets voters pick more than one candidate. They can list their top choices in order. This way, the winner has more support

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